Where In The World Is Tony Dokoupil?

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Oligarch-Owned Media Continues Its Death Spiral

But at least we saw watermelons tossed off a roof one last time.

Wonkette

Mark Ruffalo Assumes “I’m Already On A List” For Opposing Paramount-Warner Bros Merger: “Vindictive Motherf*ckers”
#News #Politics #DavidEllison #LarryEllison #MarkRuffalo #Paramount #ParamountWBD #WarnerBros

https://deadline.com/2026/05/mark-ruffalo-on-list-paramount-wbd-vindictive-motherfckers-1236907295/

Mark Ruffalo Assumes “I’m Already On A List” For Opposing Paramount-Warner Bros Merger: “Vindictive Motherf*ckers”

As Mark Ruffalo continues to fight against the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, he suspects he's already made some enemies in high places.

Deadline

Let’s face it. CBS is a loss-leader for Larry Ellison to curry regulatory favor from the regime. He’s happy to burn it down, and with it democracy and free speech. Because Larry doesn’t have enough money.

CBS Cancels Itself, Not Just Colbert
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/16/opinion/stephen-colbert-late-show-cbs.html?unlocked_article_code=1.i1A.mO3M.1Nq0aCtwsCsl&smid=url-share

#CBS #BariWeiss #DavidEllison #LarryEllison #ShariRedstone #BoycottParamount #BoycottCBS #BoycottOracle #USPol

Opinion | Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Cancellation and the Fall of CBS

In shutting down a 33-year late-night franchise, CBS is assenting to its own diminishment.

The New York Times

Stephen Colbert's last show will air on May 21, 2026, at 11:35 PM ET on CBS. This marks the end of his 11-year run with The Late Show, and the end of CBS as a viable business.

Thanks for everything, Shari Redstone!

#CBS #BariWeiss #TonyDokoupil #DavidEllison #LarryEllison #ShariRedstone #BoycottParamount #BoycottCBS #USPol

Stephen Colbert's last show will air on May 21, 2026, at 11:35 PM ET on CBS. This marks the end of his 11-year run with The Late Show, and the end of CBS as a viable business. Thanks for everything, Shari Redstone!

#CBS #BariWeiss #TonyDokoupil #DavidEllison #LarryEllison #ShariRedstone #BoycottParamount #BoycottCBS #USPol

“To the folks at CBS, in the words of the great Ed Murrow, good night and good luck, motherfuckers.”

— David Letterman, during a send-off for Stephen Colbert

#BariWeiss #CBS #LarryEllison #DavidEllison #BrendanCarr #ShariRedstone #USPol

Brad Pitt’s ‘Heart of the Beast’ Sailing Into Theaters in Late September

David Ayer is directing the survival action movie for Paramount Pictures.

The Hollywood Reporter

EL PAÍS in English | The future of streaming after boardroom shake-ups by Natalia Marcos

AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.

Recent leadership turnovers at major entertainment firms signal a reshaping of the streaming landscape: Apple appointed hardware chief John Ternus as CEO, promising a more competitive Apple TV while keeping focus on its device ecosystem; Disney installed Josh D’Amaro, formerly head of its Experiences division, who envisions Disney+ evolving into the company’s digital hub that links stories, games and AI‑generated content; Paramount’s successful bid for Warner Bros. Discovery will combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single service, though HBO’s production arm may retain some independence; and Spain’s Movistar Plus+ named Alfonso Gómez Palacio—an outsider to audiovisual— as CEO, pointing to tighter financial discipline after a rapid turnover of leaders. Collectively, these changes suggest each platform will adjust its strategy—whether through broader integration, content diversification, or efficiency drives—to remain relevant in an increasingly competitive streaming market.

Read more: https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-05-13/the-future-of-streaming-after-boardroom-shake-ups.html

#Apple #Disney #BobIger #JohnTernus #JoshDAmaro #DavidEllison #AlfonsoGmezPalacio

The future of streaming after boardroom shake-ups

Recent leadership changes at major entertainment groups point to possible shifts in how their platforms are defined and positioned

EL PAÍS English

Inside Warner Bros. Discovery’s Upfront: Execs Address ‘Ellison in the Room’ Before First Looks at ‘Minecraft Movie 2,’ ‘Harry Potter’
#Variety #News #DavidEllison #HBO #HeatedRivalry #Upfronts #WarnerBrosDiscovery

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/warner-bros-discovery-upfront-ellison-1236747349/

Inside Warner Bros. Discovery's Upfront: the 'Ellison in the Room'

A look inside the Warner Bros. Discovery 2026 upfront presentation

Variety