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Without Bill Simmons, Will ESPN Pare Grantland Down?

ESPN gave Bill Simmons free rein to design, curate and run the sports and pop culture site Grantland. Once he leaves, will Bristol scrap it for parts?

Al Jazeera America Sued By Former Employee Over Alleged Anti-Semitism, Sexism

Matthew Luke says he was fired after he complained about a senior executive's discriminatory behavior.

ESPN Verizon FiOS Lawsuit: ‘Skinny’ Cable Bundles A Breach Of Contract, Disney’s Sports Network Says

Disney’s sports powerhouse is claiming breach of contract over Verizon’s custom FiOS packages.

Verizon FiOS Cuts ESPN From Core TV Bundle To Lower Your Cable Bill

ESPN is crying foul at Verizon’s new "skinny" cable bundles, and it's not the only channel surprised to hear about it.

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Bill O’Reilly Ratings Rise: Amid Mother Jones, Media Matters Reports, Fox News Host Draws Larger Audience

"The O’Reilly Factor" this week delivered its best ratings of 2015, even as criticism of its host mounted.

Daily News For Sale? Owner Mort Zuckerman Will 'Explore The Possibility'

In a memo sent to Daily News employees, owner Mort Zuckerman said he was exploring the possibility of selling the New York tabloid.

Can Books Like ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ Strike Box Office Gold? Read The Four New Erotic Novels Headed For The Screen

There's more kink where "Fifty Shades of Grey" came from, and Hollywood is looking for the next best Mr. Grey.

Oscars 2015: Academy Awards Offer ‘Fertile Ground’ For Academic Study, Thomson Reuters ScienceWatch Finds

That's just one of about 200 academic papers related to the Academy Awards that Thomson Reuters ScienceWatch has uncovered.

'Better Call Saul' Continues To Break Ratings Records; Will The Spinoff Be More Successful Than 'Breaking Bad'?

"Better Call Saul" continues to break ratings records for its stellar two-night series premiere.

Media’s Worst Week Ever: David Carr, Bob Simon, Jon Stewart Explode Twitter’s Filter Bubbles

A week that began with a cynical essay on journalism ended with the death of one of the most beloved journalists on Twitter.

Jon Stewart Announces Departure From 'The Daily Show'

"This show doesn't deserve an even slightly restless host," he said, after announcing he'll leave the program at the end of the year.

NBC News Suspends Brian Williams, The Risk For Ratings, Revenue

Brian Williams' six-month suspension may jeopardize "NBC Nightly News," but it sent a message about the power of NBC versus any personality.

Grammy Ratings 2015: Viewership Down Despite Big Twitter Moments From Kanye, Annie Lennox

Sunday’s Grammy Awards telecast drew 25.3 million viewers, a decline of more than 10 percent compared with last year.

Twenty-First Century Fox Cuts 2016 Profit Forecast, Citing Strong Dollar, Online Compeition

Though the company posted strong figures for the last quarter, the strong dollar and declining ad revenue in its broadcast unit have hurt it.

Walt Disney Company (DIS) Earnings Preview Q1 2015: ‘Frozen’ Cools Off, ESPN Ratings Flat

Analysts expect Disney to see a modest, 2.8 percent increase in earnings after five straight quarters of double-digit growth.

Al Jazeera America 2015 Programming Overhaul Outlined In Internal Memo

According to a memo from CEO Ehab Al Shihabi, the fledgling cable news network is making a litany of changes.

Golden Globes 2015: Biggest Winners From 72nd Award Show; 'Boyhood' Takes Big Prize [RECAP]

Who were the biggest winners at the Golden Globes Sunday?

Charlie Hebdo Muhammad Cartoons Force Newsrooms To Reevaluate Editorial Policies

Critics said not republishing Charlie Hebdo’s Muhammad cartoons was a cowardly act, but free speech is a two-way street.

Charlie Hebdo Attack: Anti-Terror Raid In Reims, France

Hamyd Mourad reportedly walked into a police station in the French town of Charleville-Mézières and gave himself up.

Box Office Ticket Sales 2014: Revenues Plunge To Lowest In Three Years

The slate of superheroes and sequels couldn't save this summer's box office.

250 Independent Movie Theaters Offer To Screen Sony's 'The Interview'

A group of cinemas has pledged to screen the Seth Rogen-James Franco comedy that some multiplexes pulled last week.

Spy Drones Over North Carolina Factory Farms Reveal ‘Lagoons Of Filth,’ Filmmaker Says

A pit of untreated pig waste “the size of several football fields,” claims filmmaker Mark Devries.

Alternatives To ‘The Interview’: Sony Pullout Could Benefit ‘American Sniper,’ ‘Hobbit, Other Christmas 2014 Releases

“The Interview” was the only major comedy slated for release on Christmas Day, leaving some holiday ticket-buyers up for grabs.

Bloomberg Hires Economist Editor John Micklethwait To Replace Matthew Winkler

The announcement comes soon after Michael Bloomberg said he would reprise his role as full-time leader of the company in 2015.

New Republic Shakeup Underscores Media’s Tech-Billionaire Problem

Chris Hughes, Pierre Omidyar and Jeff Bezos are trying to inject tech magic into the media industry. Why isn’t it working?

Smartphone, Computer And Tablet Viewing Shows Surprising Coexistence With Traditional TV

A new report by ratings giant Nielsen shows a surprising coexistence between traditional TV viewing and booming digital consumption.

Time Inc. Union Battle: Newspaper Guild Of New York Accuses Magazine Company Of Unfair Labor Practices

The Newspaper Guild of New York says Time Inc.'s effort to outsource union jobs violates labor laws.

Comcast, Time Warner Cable Bleeding Cable Subscribers In Pay-TV’s Worst Third Quarter Ever

Over the last three months, the cable industry has lost enough pay-TV subscribers to fill a small city.

Walt Disney Company (DIS) Earnings Preview 2014: Ebola Can’t Keep A Good Mouse Down

Disney is expected to report double-digit profit gains Thursday despite concerns that Ebola-related anxiety could impact its theme parks.

AMC vs. DirecTV: Why 'Walking Dead' Fans Do Not Need To Worry Just Yet

AMC and DirecTV are stuck in a publicity war over a potential blackout of "The Walking Dead" with the satellite television provider.

At Marvel Studios, Diversity Is Heroic: ‘Black Panther’ And ‘Captain Marvel’ Movies Signal Shift For Disney Powerhouse

A female-driven “Captain Marvel” and a movie based on “Black Panther” are both in the works at Disney’s Marvel.

Older Broadway Actors Booted From Equity-League Health Plan In Obamacare Fallout

Older members of Actors’ Equity Association say they feel cast aside by a union that had promised to look out for them.

Will 'Constantine' Be Canceled? Friday Time Slot, World Series Contribute To NBC's Ratings Woes

NBC is having trouble finding ratings on Friday nights with "Grimm" and "Constantine."

'The Hobbit' $745 Million Budget Released Before 'Battle Of The Five Armies' Premiere; How Does The Trilogy Rank Against Other Film Franchises?

With "The Battle of the Five Armies" due out in December, the budget for "The Hobbit" movies totals nearly $750 million.

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