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Cosby Fallout Continues as Allegations Mount Nov 21, 2014

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Bill Cosby continues to find himself in the midst of a public relations debacle as more women come forward accusing him of sexual assault and Netflix and NBC drop Cosby-related projects.

Sony Introduces Streaming TV Service with PlayStation Vue Nov 14, 2014

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As the media landscape continues to shift, cable cord cutters will soon have yet another option to access programming. Sony's announced they'll be getting into the web-based TV game with a new service called PlayStation Vue, which will stream shows through a PlayStation console.

Alibaba's Jack Ma Visits Hollywood Nov 07, 2014

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Executives across Hollywood hoped for face time with the founder of Alibaba and one of the richest men in China on his visit to Southern California. Jack Ma's company may be opening an office in Los Angeles, but what kind of partnerships he's looking to form in Hollywood remains to be seen.

Marvel Announces Latest Slate of Movies Oct 30, 2014

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Marvel hosted a fan-filled event this week announcing the dates and titles of their upcoming superhero movies through 2019. One of those films will be 2017's Black Panther starring Chadwick Boseman, making Marvel the first studio to have an African American superhero.

NBCUniversal Settles Lawsuit with Former 'SNL' Interns Oct 23, 2014

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NBCUniversal will pay $6.4 million to settle a lawsuit with former Saturday Night Live interns who claim the network violated labor laws. Other intern-related lawsuits with media companies like Fox, Sony and Warner Bros. are still pending.

TV Unbundles as HBO and CBS Announce New Streaming Services Oct 16, 2014

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One day after HBO announced they will start to offer an online subscription streaming service that will not require a cable package, CBS came out with some news of their own. Streaming service "CBS All Access" is the first foray by a traditional broadcaster into the world of offering a live feed over the web via subscription.

Talent Agency Resolution to Close Oct 09, 2014

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Resolution, the fledgling talent agency founded by Jeff Berg, will cease operations. The agency lacked major stars and the television packaging fees, making it tough to keep up with more established competitors.

Netflix Deals Shake Up Film Release Patterns Oct 02, 2014

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Netflix and IMAX announced this week they'll simultaneously release a sequel to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. But the theater owners who have control of most of the IMAX screens in the country say that won't play the film. Adam Sandler also has a new deal with Netflix. He'll release four films through the online streaming service.

Audiences Showing Up for Fall TV Sep 25, 2014

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In the age of cable, DVRs and streaming services, the idea of a fall TV season might seem dated. But this year, the broadcast networks are showing they still have some kick as plenty of viewers are tuning in to sample new shows.

So Long to 'Longmire' Sep 11, 2014

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The cable channel A&E canceled the show Longmire after three seasons, but not because it didn't have enough viewers. In fact, the show about a Wyoming sheriff was the network's second most popular after Duck Dynasty. The problem was it had the wrong kind of audience.

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