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Fox Corp Buying Roku In $22B Deal

Fox Corp just unveiled a $22B deal to acquire connected TV service Roku, considerably boosting its streaming capabilities. The agreement will see Fox acquire Roku for $160 a share through a combination of cash and Fox Class A stock. This gives Roku an enterprise valuation of $22B. Upon closing, Fox shareholders will own about 73% […]

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Susanne Daniels Says YouTube Didn’t Know What To Do With ‘Cobra Kai,’ But Predicts It Will Return To Originals

YouTube will pivot back to original content according to former exec Susanne Daniels. She spearheaded the platform’s stunted move into original fare with the likes of Cobra Kai, before exiting the Google-owned platform in 2022 when it moved away from having its own programming. But the veteran exec and YouTube alum said she anticipates a […]

Roger Cook Dies: Legendary Investigative Journalist From ‘The Cook Report’ Was 83

Roger Cook, the British broadcast journalist credited with creating the ‘doorstep’ interview technique, has died after a short illness. He was 83. The death of the trailblazing investigative reporter was confirmed by his family. “Alongside a distinguished and award winning career in journalism, Roger was first and foremost a beloved husband and father,” the statement […]

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MS NOW To Feature Sit Down With Barack Obama As Part Of Special Coverage Of Opening Of Former President’s New Center In Chicago

MS NOW is going all in on the opening this week of the Obama Presidential Center, with a sit-down interview with former President Barack Obama and a conversation with former First Lady Michelle Obama. The network will show a two hour special on Friday, Hope Comes Home: Inside the Obama Presidential Center, at 9 p.m. ET. It […]

‘Filthy’ Cleans Up At Sheffield DocFest: Full Winners List From UK’s Top Nonfiction Film Festival

Sheffield Docfest, the UK’s leading nonfiction film festival, wraps up today after presenting awards for its 33rd edition. Filthy (Sucia – Per què no vas fer res?), directed by Bàrbara Mestanza and Marc Pujolar, won the Grand Jury Prize in International Competition Sunday night, automatically qualifying the film for Oscar consideration. The documentary centers on […]