Hollywood Breakdown

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**Hollywood Breakdown**

Kim Masters, host of KCRW’s The Business, breaks down Hollywood’s top stories.

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New allegations emerge against former CBS CEO Les Moonves Nov 30, 2018

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The New York Times details how Moonves tried to silence an accuser by getting her a part on a CBS show.

Awaiting judge's ruling on CNN's lawsuit against the White House Nov 16, 2018

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CNN sued the president, press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders and others over the confiscation of reporter Jim Acosta's press pass. Other news networks--including Fox--have expressed support for CNN.

HBO still dark on Dish Nov 09, 2018

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The carriage dispute between HBO and Dish Network that left Dish subscribers without the network known for 'Game of Thrones' since November 1 is still ongoing, and the rhetoric ramps up, as both parties blame the other.

Netflix cracks a window Nov 01, 2018

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The rule with Netflix had always been, if you make a movie with them, it might get a small theatrical release, but it would come out in theaters the same day it was available to stream. Now, with a possible best picture nominee on their hands, Netflix is adjusting their policies.

A showdown between Megyn Kelly and NBC Oct 25, 2018

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A year ago, Megyn Kelly was a very expensive new host for NBC's morning lineup. This week, Kelly said blackface for Halloween costumes was OK when she was growing up. Blowback was swift, and now Kelly is out at the 'Today' show and possibly at NBC altogether.

Endeavor ending $400 million deal with the Saudi government Oct 18, 2018

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Following the apparent murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, most likely ordered by Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, Endeavor--the parent company of WME--is backing out of a huge $400 million deal it had made with the Saudi government.

Streaming wars Oct 11, 2018

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John Stankey, the head of WarnerMedia, announced a new streaming service coming next year with content from its massive film and TV library. It will join Disney and Apple in companies with forthcoming streaming services that could spell trouble from Netflix.

The #MeToo movement, one year later Oct 04, 2018

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It's been just about a year since two exposes brought down mogul Harvey Weinstein. There's been a huge push for change in the intervening months, but so far, a mixed report card.

Major changes at all the broadcast networks Sep 27, 2018

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Just as fall TV begins, all four big networks are seeing executive turnover at the top.

Disney's big gamble Sep 20, 2018

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More details are emerging about Disney's upcoming streaming service. It's been dubbed "the Netflix killer," but Disney will no doubt lose a lot of money in the process of getting back all its own content.

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