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Christopher Zara is the deputy editor of media and culture. He joined IBT in June 2012. He was previously managing editor of Show Business, a magazine for New York City's performing arts industry. His writing has also appeared in the Independent, Salon, Newsweek, Mental Floss, Emmy magazine and elsewhere. Zara’s book "Tortured Artists" was released in 2012 by F+W Media and internationally by Burda Publishing in 2015. Email him at c.zara@ibtimes.com.

Fox News Dish Network Blackout: Customers Demand Refunds As Bitter Carriage Dispute Drags On

The satellite-TV company’s terms give it the right to change or delete programming.

Is ‘The Interview’ The Future Of Movies? YouTube Premiere Of Sony Comedy Offers Distribution Case Study For Hollywood

“The Interview” was made available online before it hit theaters. What if movie fans get used to that?

‘The Interview’ Christmas Screening Brings NYC Crowds In Support Of Free Speech

Who’s afraid of Kim Jong Un? Why New York moviegoers turned out for Sony’s satirical stab at North Korea.

Dish Network: Expect More Carriage Disputes If Comcast-TWC Merger Is Approved By FCC

Fights with Fox News and CBS notwithstanding, a senior Dish executive said things will get worse if Comcast and TWC merge.

Dish Network-Fox News Dispute Heats Up: As Blackout Continues, Fed-Up Dish Customers Vow Cancellations

Outraged viewers are blasting satellite-TV service Dish Network after Fox News went dark in yet another carriage dispute.

Thanks, Hackers: Why Sony’s Silly ‘The Interview’ Will Join Free Speech Touchstones Like ‘Huckleberry Finn’ And ‘Lolita’

Creative works that spark the most contentious free-speech debates are often the most ridiculous.

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.

Netflix On Dish Network: Integration Gives Viewers Direct Line To Streaming Service

The satellite company has become the first major U.S. pay-TV provider to offer a direct line to Netflix.

Free Jeffrey Sterling: As CIA Leak Trial Approaches, Whistleblower Advocates Urge DOJ To Drop Charges

Supporters say Jeffrey Alexander Sterling, the former agent accused of leaking information to James Risen, is no criminal.

With Google, Facebook Blocked In China, Advertisers Turn To Baidu, Alibaba

Google and Facebook still dominate digital advertising, but Alibaba and Baidu are gaining significant market share.

Can Sony Sue The Media? Hacking Scandal Brings Legal Threat With Dull Teeth, First Amendment Experts Say

From the Pentagon Papers to Prism, news outlets have a history of publishing pilfered information -- and the law says that's fine.

ESPN’s Hostage Crisis: Cable Subscribers Hate The Bundle, But Can’t Quit Live Sports

Many cable viewers would ditch the bundle and pay individually for Disney's sports juggernaut, according to a new study.

Comcast Won’t Promise Net Neutrality After 2018: It’s Up To The FCC, Says Exec At NYC Hearing

At a hearing in New York, Comcast’s Mark Reilly deflected questions as advocates like Tim Wu spoke out against the TWC merger.

Watch Out, Comcast: Millennial Men Watch Less TV Than Gen Xers, Baby Boomers

A new study from Nielsen shows that millennial males watch considerably less traditional TV than their older counterparts.

Taylor Swift Never Had A Chance: Time Magazine Person Of The Year 2014 Honors Ebola Fighters

The 'Shake It Off' singer lost out to Ebola caregivers for Time’s annual honor, which the magazine rarely bestows on entertainers (or women).

Starz vs. Netflix: CEO Chris Albrecht Calls Streaming Giant A Myopic Content Strategy, And He Has A Point

Chris Albrecht said TV networks that license their shows to Netflix Inc. are underselling their content.

‘Peter Pan Live’ Swallows ‘Eaten Alive,’ ‘Sound Of Music’ In Nielsen’s Twitter TV Ratings

NBC’s live musical event generated more Twitter chatter than Discovery’s much-hyped anaconda stunt.

Twitter Harassment? Charles C. Johnson Boasts Of Doxing ‘Jackie,’ Alleged UVA Rape Victim

As a blogger spreads unconfirmed private details, Twitter Inc. is once again being criticized for lax harassment policies.

Is ComScore Accurate? Online Audience Measurement Challenges Revealed In Vox Media Deal

A $46.5 million investment in Vox Media last week served as a reminder of the challenges of online measurement.

Rolling Stone Rape Story Backlash: Sabrina Rubin Erdely UVA Campus Rape Article Raises Questions About Reporting On Sexual Assault

A feature in the magazine details an alleged sexual assault at a Virginia fraternity. Questions have piled up around its reporting.

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?

New Republic Editor Franklin Foer Quits Amid Differences With Publisher Chris Hughes

Citing disagreements with Facebook's Chris Hughes, Frank Foer has resigned from the storied liberal magazine.

AT&T And DirecTV Hit With $10 Billion Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Claiming Providers Denied Carriage To Black-Owned Media

Hollywood exec claims pay TV providers denied carriage agreements to black-owned media companies.

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