Hollywood's Merger Mania: Inside the Studios' "Size Anxiety," Scramble to Match Silicon Valley
Top execs worry about digital titans like Apple and Facebook muscling into TV and film as they maneuver for leverage and "scale."
Michael Wolff on Shari Redstone: Yes, She Does Have a Plan for Viacom
Sumner's daughter may be an accidental mogul, but her moves to scrap a CBS merger, install Bob Bakish as CEO and oust veteran programmer Doug Herzog reveal something new at the company — actual strategy.
Martha MacCallum Steps Up as Fox News' (Only) Female Primetime News Anchor
Now that Megyn Kelly has moved to NBC News, the network veteran's 'The First 100 Days' at 7 p.m., debuting Jan. 16, is followed by a three-hour, all-male, all-opinion block.
Critic's Notebook: In Obama's Farewell Address, One Last Reminder of What Presidential Looks Like
Part victory lap, part civics lesson, part pep talk, the valedictory address was President Obama at his finest.
- Trump Denies Russia Report, Blasts Intel Agencies Over "Leak": "Are We Living in Nazi Germany?"
- A Dead Kangaroo, a Bleeding Pig: Hollywood's Top Animal Training Firm Hit With PETA Abuse Claims (Exclusive)
- Hollywood Responds to President Obama's Farewell Address: "Yes We Can"
- Hollywood Reacts to Trump's "Sensual" Inauguration, "Golden Shower" Reports
- George Lucas Selects Los Angeles for $1 Billion Museum
- Producers Guild Nominations: 'Deadpool' Is In and 'Sully' Is Out — But Will the Academy Agree?
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This Week’s Issue
The Good, The Outrageous, The Globes
Finally, let's start this year with a party (lots of them) and a mental escape into bow ties (polka-dot, please), now gowns, the new bro-eyebrow rules, silly predictions and those Stallone sisters, who have something to say about their role on Hollywood's most inebriated night
- The Stallone Daughters and Other Secrets of Miss Golden Globe: Past Honorees Tell All
- Golden Globes Host Jimmy Fallon Promises Trump Jokes at "Maybe the Last Party" of 2017 (Q&A)
- Studios' 2017 Forecast: Big Bets, Franchise Fears and Executive Intrigue
- Carl Reiner Remembers Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher as "Absolutely Different People"
- 'Star Wars' Braintrust Sets Meeting to Plot Leia's Life After Carrie Fisher's Death
Movies
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'XX' Trailer: Karyn Kusama, St. Vincent Among Directors of Female Horror Anthology
'XX' will premiere in the Midnight section of this year's Sundance Film Festival.
- 'Fantastic Beasts' Leads Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Feature Nominations
- Why Luc Besson's 'Valerian' May Determine the Fate of Europe's Most High-Profile Studio
- DreamWorks Animation's New Hire Leaves Warner Bros. Looking for a Top Executive
- Antonio Banderas Heading 'Beyond the Edge' With AMBI
- Asian Film Awards: South Korea's 'The Handmaiden' Leads With 6 Nominations
- 'La La Land' Scores Awards-Season Release in China
- Japan's Hirokazu Kore-eda Reveals Plans for Next Film
- George Lucas' Museum Is Bringing These Rare 'Star Wars' Pieces to Los Angeles
- Golden Globes Group Sends Meryl Streep Letter Thanking Her for "Unwavering Support for the Arts"
- Buddy Greco, Jazz Pianist, Vocalist and Las Vegas Mainstay, Dies at 90
Television
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Will Season 6 Be the End for 'Scandal'?
ABC Boss Hopes Marvel's 'Agents of SHIELD' and 'Inhumans' Can Coexist
'This Is Us' Creator Discusses Toby's Fate, Jack's "Ultimate Sacrifice"
'Scandal' Election Results Filmed Before Trump Win as Shonda Rhimes Stresses "There Aren't Any Similarities"
'Beyond' Renewed for Second Season at Freeform
Reba McEntire Soap From 'Desperate Housewives' Creator Scores ABC Pilot Pickup
Cosmopolitan Magazine Drama Ordered to Series at Freeform; 'The Fosters' Renewed
Showtime Boss Offers 'Twin Peaks' Details, Discusses "Justified" Raise for Emmy Rossum
'This Is Us': Keeping Track of the Timeline (So Far)
TGIT Return Pushed to Accommodate '20/20' Inauguration Special
Jamie Foxx's Jay Pharoah Comedy 'White Famous' Picked Up to Series at Showtime
Showtime Orders Lena Waithe Drama 'The Chi' to Series
Business
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Viacom Names David Lynn CEO of International Media Networks Unit
Viacom CEO Bob Bakish previously held that role.
Scientology Anti-Drug Program Found Active in London Schools
A report has found that tens of thousands of children have been exposed to Narconon, which says it utilizes techniques developed by L. Ron Hubbard.
Finance Industry Veteran David Clementi Named BBC Chair
The former deputy head of the Bank of England will lead a new unitary board of the U.K. public broadcaster and effectively replace outgoing Rona Fairhead.
Disney India to Cut Jobs Amid Exit From Bollywood Productions
The Hollywood giant's India unit could reduce its staff by 15 percent as Walt Disney International chairman Andy Bird says a "re-balancing and re-calibration" is needed "to reflect local market realities."
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BAFTA Nominations: Do Snubs of Denzel Washington, Barry Jenkins Merit #BAFTAsSoWhite Scrutiny?
THR's awards columnist notes that it was a big day for 'La La Land,' but the noms were marred by the egregious omissions of the 'Moonlight' director and the 'Fences' leading man.
BAFTA Awards: 'La La Land' Leads Nominations
The musical has 11 nominations, while 'Arrival' and 'Nocturnal Animals' follow behind with nine each.
Meryl Streep, Dubbed "Over-Rated" by Donald Trump, Nabs Her 15th BAFTA Nomination
"Well, we obviously think she's wonderful," says BAFTA's CEO of two-time winner Streep, who picked up a best actress nomination for 'Florence Foster Jenkins.'
BAFTA Awards: Ryan Gosling Lands First-Ever Nomination
Thanks to 'La La Land,' the Golden Globes winner finally gets an invitation to the biggest film awards outside the U.S.
- Michael Keaton Honored by Society of Camera Operators
- 'Rogue One' Leads Visual Effects Society Feature Competition With 7 Nominations as 'Doctor Strange,' 'Jungle Book' Grab 6 Each
- Mother of Late 'Goliath' PA Honored by Billy Bob Thornton at the Globes: "Losing Luke Has Left a Huge Hole"
- BAFTA Awards: Watch the Nominations Live
- Golden Globes: Why Donald Glover Thanked Migos in His 'Atlanta' Acceptance Speech
- Golden Globes: How Jimmy Fallon Pulled Off That Cameo-Packed 'La La Land' Opening
- Donald Trump Told THR "Meryl Streep Is Excellent" in 2015 Interview
- Marcia Clark, Ron Howard Celebrate 'O.J.: Made in America' at Pre-Golden Globes Party
About Last Night: Elle Fanning's Simple Ivory Stunner; Sienna Miller Sparkles in Gucci
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Camila Cabello Talks Social Media, Political Engagement, Teen Sexuality in Lena Dunham Interview
"Being a girl group, there's been a lot of times where people have tried to sexualize us to just get more attention," the former Fifth Harmony member told the 'Girls' creator for her Lenny newsletter and Women of the Hour podcast.
Mariah Carey Sues Over Canceled Concerts in South America
Fifth Harmony to Perform at 2017 People's Choice Awards
Neil Patrick Harris, James Corden Sing 'Hamilton' in Broadway Riff-Off
CAA Signs R&B Star Brian McKnight
Nine Inch Nails, Frank Ocean, Solange to Top 2017 Panorama Festival
Spotify Targets Barack Obama With 'President of Playlists' Job Posting
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Cameron Dallas: Hollywood's Next Big Thing Steps Up From Web Celeb to Netflix Star
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Hollywood's Next Big Thing: Jude Demorest Goes From Lee Daniels' Hot Discovery to Fox's 'Star' in the Making
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Hollywood's Next Big Thing: 'Fantastic Beasts' Star Alison Sudol Goes From Indie Musician to Mind-Reading Witch
Culture
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'The Present': Theater Review
Richard Roxburgh plays a philandering schoolteacher and Cate Blanchett the love that slipped through his fingers in Andrew Upton's post-perestroika update of Chekhov's first play, which comes to Broadway from Sydney Theatre Company.
'Blueprint Specials': Theater Review
The enterprising Waterwell theater company resurrects these World War II musicals — originally conceived to be presented by, and performed for, soldiers — on the hangar deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Mark Ruffalo Steps Into Broadway's 'The Price'
The Oscar-nominated actor will join the cast of Roundabout Theatre Company's Arthur Miller revival, replacing John Turturro, who has bowed out due to his filming schedule.
Broadway Celebrates New Year With Record Weekly Grosses
'Hamilton,' 'Wicked' and 'The Lion King' all soared past $3 million, with a host of other $1 million-plus earners pushing the overall total close to $50 million for the history-making week.
'Mean Girls' Musical on Track for Fall 2017 World Premiere
Tina Fey is adapting her screenplay with composer husband Jeff Richmond and lyricist Nell Benjamin, while Tony winner Casey Nicholaw is attached to direct.
Tech
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CES Reporter's Notebook: Tinder's Prank VR Headset Is a Hit
THR's tech reporters take Las Vegas for the annual CES convention of new gadgets and digital innovations.
Billy Parks Moves From Fullscreen to Otter Media for Content Strategy Role
In the newly created role, Parks will work with Otter Media portfolio companies to develop content across formats.
Elton John Enlists Jeffrey Katzenberg, Barry Jenkins as Judges for Web Competition Series
The series tasks creatives with pitching music videos for popular Elton John songs, including "Rocket Man" and "Tiny Dancer."
Lionsgate Invests in E-Sports Franchise as Competitive Gaming Industry Grows
The studio is taking a minority stake in the Immortals team, with an eye to creating more original e-sports content for TV and digital platforms.