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Alex Weprin
Media & Business Writer
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Alex Weprin is The Hollywood Reporter's Media and Business Writer, covering finance, corporate strategy and intrigue, advertising, media and the dynamically changing entertainment landscape. Before joining THR, Alex worked as a writer and editor at outlets like Politico, Mediapost and the TV trade magazine Broadcasting & Cable.
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The RSN and cable operator will see their current contract expire at the end of 2024.
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The founding anchor of ABC’s 'World News Now' and CNN's 'NewsNight' programs distinguished himself with coverage of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
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Charles Dolan, HBO Founder and Pioneering Cable TV Mogul, Dies at 98
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'Squid Game: Unleashed' will give subscribers that binge-watch the show in-game rewards, a first for a gaming franchise.
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Dan Abrams to End Primetime NewsNation Show
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Disney to Bring Bluey to Theme Parks in Expansion of Family Franchise
Characters from the hit show will also join Disney Cruise Line voyages beginning next month in Australia and New Zealand.
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The recap will combine personalized viewing habits and platform trends, similar to Spotify Wrapped.
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Predicting Hollywood in 2025: The Next James Bond, Peak Taylor Sheridan and More
Educated guesses, back-of-the napkin math and a between-the-lines read on what we’ll be talking about in the next 12 months.
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