‘Wicked’ is a box office hit and a likely awards contender. Here are the takeaways
Once in a while, the box office needs a jump start, and it got one over the weekend with the combined appeal of “Wicked” and ...
‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ jolt the box office with a combined $170 million
Universal Pictures' 'Wicked' and Paramount Pictures' 'Gladiator II' post impressive numbers at the domestic box office this ...
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Comcast enters its spin-off era; ‘Wicked’ creators on adapting the smash hit musical for the big screen
Comcast is set to spin off a slew of cable channels including E!, SYFY, MSNBC, and CNBC. What’s behind the move? Plus, the ...
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Comcast looks to part ways with most cable channels (but not Bravo)
Comcast’s cable channel shake up could have industry wide ripple effects. Plus, Donna Langley is promoted to Chairman of NBCUniversal.
NBCUniversal Shakeup Ends a Turf War and Puts Donna Langley in the Driver’s Seat
NBCUniversal’s long-awaited move to spin off most of its cable assets and reorganize the studio’s top leadership inspired ...
Comcast’s Bold Move to Slim Down NBCUniversal Sets It Up for a Streaming-Focused Future | Analysis
As legacy media navigates the transition from the declining linear business to streaming, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts has taken a bold step: cutting the cord from his media conglomerate’s cable network ...
Behind Comcast's big TV deal: a bleak picture for once mighty cable industry
The proposed spinoff of Comcast cable channels provides a snapshot of the winners and losers as the cable industry faces ...
Comcast to Spin off Cable TV Networks Amid Streaming Rise
Cowen & Co analysts in a note said the spin-off may well be a precursor to Comcast combining with another pay TV provider, ...
Golf Channel and GolfNow Will Have a New Home
Comcast, the parent of Golf Channel and GolfNow, will spin off the entities with other cable assets over the next year.
Donna Langley Elevated at NBCUniversal in C-Suite Shake-Up Connected to Cable Spinoff
One big winner will be NBCUniversal Studio Group chairman and chief content officer Donna Langley, who will take on added ...
It’s Official! Comcast To Spin Off Cable Networks, Sees New Standalone Company A “Partner And Acquirer” Of Media Assets
Comcast has formally unveiled plans to spin out most of its linear cable networks (except Bravo) to shareholders in a ...
Comcast to Spin Off Cable Networks Including MSNBC and E! as Linear Continues Decline, Donna Langley Elevated
The portfolio, which includes MSNBC, CNBC, E!, USA, and Oxygen, will break out into a standalone, publicly traded company ...