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For Disney or Comcast, the Secret to Snatching Fox May Hinge on Regulators

For Disney or Comcast, the Secret to Snatching Fox May Hinge on Regulators

Stop us if you've heard this one before: A Mouse and a Peacock start to fight over a Fox. To win the battle, each cites a host of complex regulatory scenarios the other must overcome to prevail …

By Brian Steinberg and Ted Johnson
The MoviePass Effect Is Here to Stay -- Even if MoviePass Isn't

The MoviePass Effect Is Here to Stay -- Even if MoviePass Isn't

The ground is shifting under the exhibition industry's feet. The latest evidence of the tectonic moves taking place was Wednesday's announcement that AMC is launching its own subscription-based …
Oscar Winner Kobe Bryant Barred Entry Into Film Academy

Oscar Winner Kobe Bryant Barred Entry Into Film Academy

Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant may have an Oscar to show for his and director Glen Keane's animated short film "Dear Basketball," but he won't be granted entry into the Academy of Motion Picture …
AT&T Announces Watch TV Service Line-Up, Details on New Wireless Plans

AT&T Announces Watch TV Service Line-Up, Details on New Wireless Plans

AT&T announced the launch of its new internet service Watch TV Thursday, revealing both the TV networks included in the service as well as details on ways to get Watch TV for free. The comp …

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