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KCRW’s The Business host Kim Masters breaks down Hollywood's top stories.
KCRW's Hollywood Breakdown
KCRW's Hollywood Breakdown
AMC plans to reopen some theaters on Aug. 20. Tickets will cost 15 cents
14 AUG 2020 · AMC announced it will start to reopen its theaters in parts of the country where COVID protocols allow it. But it remains to be seen whether this move will pay off for the chain. Many states, including California, have not allowed movie theaters to...
Disney lost nearly $5 billion last quarter, but stock prices surged
7 AUG 2020 · Disney reported losses of $4.7 billion last quarter in their latest earnings call. Still, investors saw promise in the company’s streaming revenue, as Disney’s stock rose 10%.
AMC’s deal with NBCUniversal could bring new movies to viewers’ homes in 17 days
31 JUL 2020 · AMC struck a deal with NBCUniversal to allow the studio’s movies to come to video on-demand services 17 days after their theatrical releases. The theater chain was in financial trouble even before the pandemic, and this move could be a lifeline as...
Fox Sports debuts ‘virtual fans’ for MLB live broadcast
24 JUL 2020 · The Washington Nationals are playing the New York Yankees on Thursday night — in an empty stadium.Fox Sports is using computer animation to add “virtual fans” to the broadcast. Fox also announced that they sold out 90% of ad inventory for the game.
Nick Cannon out at Viacom, keeps deal with Fox
17 JUL 2020 · Nick Cannon has apologized for anti-Semitic comments he recently made on his podcast. During the public outcry over his speech, he was fired from VH1, where he hosted the long-running sketch comedy show “Wild 'N Out.” He will continue to host...
NBC’s free streaming service Peacock hopes to cut through ‘subscription fatigue’
10 JUL 2020 · NBC’s Peacock launches on July 15, and one way it hopes to stand apart from other streamers is price. A basic ad-supported version of the service will be free. Peacock will offer classic NBC shows like “Law & Order” and “30 Rock,” plus...
Walt Disney World in Florida set to reopen July 11, despite performers’ safety concerns
2 JUL 2020 · As Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the closures of bars, movie theaters and indoor restaurants in California, Disneyland in Anaheim has yet to announce a new reopening date. In Florida, where coronavirus cases are also surging, Walt Disney World still...
Disneyland delays reopening, ‘Tenet’ and ‘Mulan’ may be postponed
26 JUN 2020 · The Walt Disney Company recently announced that Disneyland will not reopen next month as planned, even though Disney World will reopen starting July 11. Meanwhile, with movie theaters still closed across the country, this summer’s release schedule...
Academy postpones 2021 Oscars, will announce new diversity rules
19 JUN 2020 · This week, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the Oscars ceremony will be postponed until April 2021, and the eligibility requirement for films has been extended until February 28, 2021. The Academy also said they will unveil...
‘Cops’ and ‘Live P.D.’ canceled following protests against police violence
12 JUN 2020 · This week, Hollywood continued reckoning with onscreen depictions of racism and police violence. The Paramount Network pulled its long-running police reality show “Cops,” while A&E canceled its hit show “Live P.D.” Meanwhile, HBO Max has...
KCRW’s The Business host Kim Masters breaks down Hollywood's top stories.
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