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Una nueva alianza en Hollywood quiere traer de regreso la gloria de la televisión independiente
FILE — Ron Howard, a director whose films include “A Beautiful Mind” and a member of the new American Entertainment Alliance, in London, Sept. 23, 2021.
Una nueva alianza en Hollywood quiere traer de regreso la gloria de la televisión independiente
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Una nueva alianza en Hollywood quiere traer de regreso la gloria de la televisión independiente Agentes y productores buscan que las empresas más grandes de entretenimiento, incluidas las de “streaming”, destinen la mitad de sus presupuestos de contenido original a la producción independiente en EE. UU.
With Layoffs and a Firing, Netflix Hurries to Rewrite Its Narrative Despite strong revenues and profits, the streaming service cut 1,000 jobs and jettisoned its chief content officer. Drops in the stock price and viewer engagement are to blame. Netflix is replacing Bela Bajaria, the company’s chief content officer, with Peter Rice, a Fox and Disney veteran.Credit...Aleksey Kondratyev for The New York Times Oct. 16, 2026, 6:17 p.m. ET Plenty seems to be working for Netflix these days.
Netflix Shakes Up Top Ranks, Replacing Its Chief Content Officer
Netflix Shakes Up Top Ranks, Replacing Its Chief Content Officer Peter Rice, a former executive at Disney and Fox, will take over from Bela Bajaria. Open modal at item 1 of 2 Open modal at item 2 of 2 Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s former chief content officer, and Peter Rice, a former executive at the Walt Disney Company and News Corporation. Amy Sussman/Getty Images, Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Oct.
Netflix, Facing Slowing Growth, Cuts 6% of Its Work Force
Netflix, Facing Slowing Growth, Cuts 6% of Its Work Force The streamer’s share price is down more than 40 percent over the last year as the company has struggled with stalling engagement. This is the company’s widest round of job cuts since 2022, when Netflix experienced a rare dip in subscriber figures.Credit...Mario Tama/Getty Images Oct.
Hollywood Agents and Producers Push to Restore Glory Days of Indie TV
Gaming 3 hours ago 10 years ago, PlayStation almost changed gaming forever Polygon - Giovanni Colantonio • 3h In the video game industry, 10 years may as well be a lifetime. Entire tech empires can rise and fall in that span given how quickly the medium tends to evolve. If you need a concrete example of that, look to the PlayStation VR, which launched on Oct. 13, 2016.
Hollywood Agents and Producers Push to Restore Glory Days of Indie TV
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‘Girls’ to Return for a Limited Run
‘Girls’ to Return for a Limited Run HBO announced that the show created by Lena Dunham will begin production on five new episodes next year, 10 years after the finale. Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Lena Dunham and Zosia Mamet will return as Marnie, Jessa, Hannah and Shoshanna. Credit...HBO Oct. 13, 2026, 4:39 p.m. ET The voice of a generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is not finished quite yet.
Battle between Disney and the FCC moves to the courts
Posted Tuesday, October 6, 2026 11:27 am For months, the Walt Disney Company and President Trump’s Federal Communications Commission have traded accusations in a battle over the company’s free speech rights and its local broadcast stations. Now they are taking their conflict to federal court.
Emmys Leave Their Broadcast Home for Amazon
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Emmys Leave Their Broadcast Home for Amazon The Television Academy is moving its awards telecast to streaming, following the lead of the Oscars. Meg Stalter, dressed as an Emmys statuette, and Paul W. Downs, both from “Hacks,” at the Emmy Awards last month.Credit...Mark J. Terrill/Invision, via Associated Press Oct.
Battle Between Disney and the F.C.C. Moves to the Courts
Now A federal court in Washington, D.C., is to play host to a legal battle Tuesday morning pitting the Walt Disney Co. against the nation's chief broadcast regulator over just how far First Amendment protections can go during the presidency of Donald Trump. FCC's lone Democrat says Disney 'has found its …
Battle Between Disney and the F.C.C. Moves to the Courts
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Battle Between Disney and the F.C.C. Moves to the Courts On Tuesday, a federal judge will begin hearing arguments in Disney’s effort to stop the agency from reviewing its broadcast licenses.
Emmys leave their broadcast home for Amazon
The biggest showcase for the television industry is leaving broadcast television. Amazon Prime Video won the distribution rights to the Emmy Awards, the Television Academy announced Tuesday, putting the industry's signature event exclusively on a streaming service. The Emmys telecast, which rotated among the four broadcast networks for decades, will start streaming on Amazon in September 2027 as part of a six-year deal.
Paramount’s Streaming Chief Leaves Ahead of Warner Bros. Deal
Paramount’s Streaming Chief Leaves Ahead of Warner Bros. Deal Cindy Holland’s departure clears the way for Casey Bloys, the HBO chairman, to have a leading role in the combined company’s streaming services. Open modal at item 1 of 2 Open modal at item 2 of 2 Cindy Holland, Paramount’s streaming chief, and Casey Bloys, HBO’s chairman.Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images, Araya Doheny/Getty Images for HBO Max Sept.
Netflix, YouTube y Amazon quieren que veas todo desde una sola aplicación: la suya
Durante años, Amazon ha persuadido a decenas de millones de personas para que usen su aplicación Prime Video para suscribirse a otros servicios, como HBO Max o Apple TV, y vean series como The Pitt o Ted Lasso dentro de los muros digitales del gigante minorista. Ahora, los otros líderes del streaming de Estados Unidos corren a toda velocidad para alcanzarlos. YouTube y Roku compiten para consolidarse como plataformas integrales para todo el contenido que la gente ve en sus televisores.
Why New York City Is a Paradise for Creators
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. The streets of New York are a backdrop for countless TikTok and Instagram videos. The streets of New York are a backdrop for countless TikTok and Instagram videos.
Netflix, YouTube y Amazon quieren que veas todo desde una sola aplicación: la suya
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Durante años, Amazon ha persuadido a decenas de millones de personas para que usen su aplicación Prime Video para suscribirse a otros servicios, como HBO Max o Apple TV, y vean series como The Pitt o Ted Lasso dentro de los muros digitales del gigante minorista. Ahora, los otros líderes del streaming de Estados Unidos corren a toda velocidad para alcanzarlos.
Rosie O’Donnell Says ABC Delayed a Skit as It Readied Trump Suit
Rosie O’Donnell Says ABC Delayed a Skit as It Readied Trump Suit The network asked the comedian to hold off on the sketch, which mocked the president, when she filled in as host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Rosie O’Donnell at the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in June.Credit...Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York Times Sept. 22, 2026, 3:42 p.m. ET Rosie O’Donnell scored good ratings and warm reviews during a one-week stint guest-hosting ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” last month.
CNN’s Future Will Include an Editorial Oversight Board
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. CNN’s Future Will Include an Editorial Oversight Board The looming ownership of the network by David Ellison has caused anxiety in its newsroom for months. CNN’s unoccupied office in the White House press gallery on Saturday after President Trump barred the network.Credit...Andrew Leyden for The New York Times Sept.
With Emmys Haul, Apple Joins the Big Leagues of TV
With Emmys Haul, Apple Joins the Big Leagues of TV The tech giant took home the most trophies this year, breaking the chokehold HBO and Netflix have had on the awards for more than two decades. The 14 Emmys won by “Widow’s Bay,” including best comedy, helped cement Apple’s now-critical place in the entertainment industry.Credit...Mark Von Holden/Invision, via Associated Press John Koblin reported from the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Sept.
‘Widow’s Bay’ Dominates, and 7 Other Takeaways From the 2026 Emmys
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. ‘Widow’s Bay’ Dominates, and 7 Other Takeaways From the 2026 Emmys The Apple TV horror-comedy about a haunted island took home 14 Emmys, including the awards for best comedy, lead actor, writing, directing and supporting actor and actress.
‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Goes Out With an Emmy Win
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Goes Out With an Emmy Win For its final season, the series won an overhauled variety category in which any or all of the nominees could have claimed an Emmy Award. “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” was named best variety show for its final season.Credit...Scott Kowalchyk/CBS, via Associated Press Sept.
Emmy Awards Live Updates: Stars of the Small Screen Gather Ahead of TV’s Biggest Night Original
Sept. 14, 2026, 5:02 a.m. ETSept. 14, 2026 John Koblin has covered the Emmy Awards since 2015. Image The 78th Emmy Awards will honor shows that aired between June 2025 and May 2026.Credit...Chris Delmas/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images The 78th Emmy Awards, the annual showcase that honors the best of television, takes place on Monday. What time does the show start? The ceremony begins at 8 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Pacific) and will be held at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
Qué esperar de los Premios Emmy de 2026
"The Pitt" podría hacer historia en la premiación a lo mejor de la televisión el lunes por la noche, mientras que "Widow's Bay" y "Hacks" se disputan la contienda por mejor comedia. Los Premios Emmy, que se celebran el lunes por la noche en el Peacock Theater en el centro de Los Ángeles, podrían acercar a The Pitt, el drama médico, a romper récords en los Emmy.
Qué esperar de los Premios Emmy de 2026
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Qué esperar de los Premios Emmy de 2026 “The Pitt” podría hacer historia en la premiación a lo mejor de la televisión el lunes por la noche, mientras que “Widow’s Bay” y “Hacks” se disputan la contienda por mejor comedia.
How to Watch the 2026 Emmy Awards
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. How to Watch the 2026 Emmy Awards NBC is broadcasting the Monday night ceremony, which will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay. The 78th Emmy Awards will honor shows that aired between June 2025 and May 2026.Credit...Chris Delmas/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images John Koblin has covered the Emmy Awards since 2015. Published Sept. 14, 2026Updated Sept.
How to Watch the 2026 Emmy Awards
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. How to Watch the 2026 Emmy Awards NBC is broadcasting the Monday night ceremony, which will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay. The 78th Emmy Awards will honor shows that aired between June 2025 and May 2026.Credit...Chris Delmas/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images John Koblin has covered the Emmy Awards since 2015. Sept.
Sharon Horgan’s new HBO comedy
A sharp new comedy from Sharon Horgan Sharon Horgan as Alex in her new HBO comedy about middle age, “Youth.” Colin Hutton/HBO Dear Watchers, Ailing parents, adult children, menopause: Gen X is having its middle-age malaise moment. For Alex, the protagonist of the new HBO dramedy “Youth,” the beginning of her 50s also comes with anxiety. A lot of it.
What to Expect at the 2026 Emmy Awards
What to Expect at the 2026 Emmy Awards “The Pitt” could make history at Monday night’s celebration of the best in TV, while “Widow’s Bay” and “Hacks” battle it out in the best comedy race. “The Pitt,” the HBO Max series starring Noah Wyle is the favorite to repeat as best drama.Credit...HBO John Koblin has been covering the Emmy Awards since 2015. Sept.
What to Expect at the 2026 Emmy Awards
What to Expect at the 2026 Emmy Awards “The Pitt” could make history at Monday night’s celebration of the best in TV, while “Widow’s Bay” and “Hacks” battle it out in the best comedy race. “The Pitt,” the HBO Max series starring Noah Wyle is the favorite to repeat as best drama.Credit...HBO John Koblin has been covering the Emmy Awards since 2015. Sept.
They Built a Shrine to Cable TV. Then Everyone Cut the Cord.
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. A few miles south of downtown Denver stands a gleaming, sun-soaked building erected as a shrine to cable television.
Jimmy Kimmel Moves Talarico Interview to YouTube Because of FCC ‘Threat’
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” has decided against broadcasting an interview Thursday night with James Talarico, the Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, and will instead post it on YouTube, the latest development in a yearlong battle between ABC and the Federal Communications Commission.
Jimmy Kimmel Moves Talarico Interview to YouTube Because of F.C.C. ‘Threat’
1 hour ago Kaia Gerber is really stepping into her mom’s shoes. Earlier this year, the Bottoms star got a taste of her mother’s world when she starred in the new FX series The Shards, based on Bret Easton Ellis’s novel of the same name. The teen horror show, from the mind of Ryan Murphy, takes place in the …
Jimmy Kimmel Moves Talarico Interview to YouTube Because of F.C.C. ‘Threat’
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The Biggest Dogs in Streaming Want You to Use Only Their App
For years, Amazon has persuaded tens of millions of people to use its Prime Video app to subscribe to other services, like HBO Max or Apple TV, and to watch shows like “The Pitt” or “Ted Lasso” from within the retail giant’s digital walls. Now, America’s other streaming leaders are sprinting to catch up. YouTube and Roku are racing to establish themselves as one-stop shops for all the content people watch on their televisions.
The biggest dogs in streaming want you to use only their app
Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 9:00 am For years, Amazon has persuaded tens of millions of people to use its Prime Video app to subscribe to other services, like HBO Max or Apple TV, and to watch shows like “The Pitt” or “Ted Lasso” from within the retail giant’s digital walls. Now, America’s other streaming leaders are sprinting to catch up. YouTube and Roku are racing to establish themselves as one-stop shops for all the content people watch on their televisions.
The Biggest Dogs in Streaming Want You to Use Only Their App
For years, Amazon has persuaded tens of millions of people to use its Prime Video app to subscribe to other services, such as HBO Max or Apple TV, and to watch shows such as “The Pitt” or “Ted Lasso” from within the retail giant’s digital walls. Now, America’s other streaming leaders are sprinting to catch up. YouTube and Roku are racing to establish themselves as one-stop shops for all the content people watch on their televisions.
The Biggest Dogs in Streaming Want You to Use Only Their App
For years, Amazon has persuaded tens of millions of people to use its Prime Video app to subscribe to other services, like HBO Max or Apple TV, and to watch shows like “The Pitt” or “Ted Lasso” from within the retail giant’s digital walls. Now, America’s other streaming leaders are sprinting to catch up. YouTube and Roku are racing to establish themselves as one-stop shops for all the content people watch on their televisions.
ABC Sues F.C.C. to Block Threat to Its TV Licenses
ABC sues FCC over challenge to its broadcast licenses, saying actions present 'existential threat' Further escalating its battle with the Trump administration, ABC on Tuesday took the rare step of suing the Federal Communications Commission on First Amendment grounds, saying the agency’s demand for early review of broadcast licenses posed an “existential threat” to its operations. In the lawsuit, …
ABC sues FCC to block threat to its TV licenses
Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 9:28 am ABC on Tuesday sued the Federal Communications Commission, accusing the agency of infringing on its First Amendment rights. It asked a federal court to stop the F.C.C. from pursuing aggressive regulatory moves that the network said posed an “existential threat” to its operations.
ABC Sues F.C.C. to Block Threat to Its TV Licenses
ABC Sues F.C.C. to Block Threat to Its TV Licenses The network asked a court to stop the agency from taking steps that could force ABC stations off the air and accused the F.C.C. of violating its First Amendment rights. An ABC News reporter prepares to broadcast from outside the New York Stock Exchange.Credit...Karsten Moran for The New York Times Aug. 18, 2026, 8:53 a.m. ET ABC on Tuesday sued the Federal Communications Commission, accusing the agency of infringing on its First Amendment rights.
ABC Sues F.C.C. to Block Threat to Its TV Licenses
ABC Sues F.C.C. to Block Threat to Its TV Licenses The network asked a court to stop the agency from taking steps that could force ABC stations off the air and accused the F.C.C. of violating its First Amendment rights. An ABC News reporter prepares to broadcast from outside the New York Stock Exchange.Credit...Karsten Moran for The New York Times Aug. 18, 2026, 8:53 a.m. ET ABC on Tuesday sued the Federal Communications Commission, accusing the agency of infringing on its First Amendment rights.
The FX comedy “Adults” has the full backing of the network’s chief, John Landgraf, who is a big fan of the pair of writers behind the show. He renewed the comedy, about a group of young adults living together in New York, for a second season. But TV viewers have not shown similar enthusiasm. The first season didn’t draw big audiences.
ABC Formally Rebukes F.C.C. for Review of TV Licenses
ABC accused the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday of retaliating against the company because the agency “dislikes the content and viewpoints expressed” on the network’s programs, the latest salvo in the unusual clash between the company and the Trump administration. The network’s comments, made in filing to the agency, are part of its formal opposition to the FCC’s review of ABC’s local broadcast licenses.
Maybe You'll Like the Second Try at the First Episode?
The FX comedy "Adults" has the full backing of the network's chief, John Landgraf, who is a big fan of the pair of writers behind the show. He renewed the comedy, about a group of young adults living together in New York, for a second season. But TV viewers have not shown similar enthusiasm. The first season didn't draw big audiences.
ABC Formally Rebukes F.C.C. for Review of TV Licenses
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. ABC accused the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday of retaliating against the company because the agency “dislikes the content and viewpoints expressed” on the network’s programs, the latest salvo in the unusual clash between the company and the Trump administration.
ABC Formally Rebukes F.C.C. for Review of TV Licenses
ABC accused the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday of retaliating against the company because the agency "dislikes the content and viewpoints expressed" on the network's programs, the latest salvo in the unusual clash between the company and the Trump administration. The network's comments, made in filing to the agency, are part of its formal opposition to the FCC's review of ABC's local broadcast licenses.
Will late-night TV work on YouTube?
There's a desk. There's a band. There's an opening monologue. There are interviews, musical guests and sketches and games. The new show, "Outside Tonight," shares a lot with traditional late-night television. But the overlap basically stops there. For starters, full episodes of "Outside Tonight" are on YouTube, not a broadcast network or a subscription streaming service like Netflix.
Will Late-Night TV Work on YouTube?
Media|Will Late-Night TV Work on YouTube? https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/03/business/media/youtube-julian-shapiro-barnum-late-night.html You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. There’s a desk. There’s a band. There’s an opening monologue. There are interviews, musical guests and sketches and games. The new show, “Outside Tonight,” shares a lot with traditional late-night television.
Will Late-Night TV Work on YouTube?
There's a desk. There's a band. There's an opening monologue. There are interviews, musical guests and sketches and games. The new show, "Outside Tonight," shares a lot with traditional late-night television. But the overlap basically stops there. For starters, full episodes of "Outside Tonight" are on YouTube, not a broadcast network or a subscription streaming service like Netflix.
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