www.thenation.com Ronna’s Out. But the Folks Who Hired Her Remain at NBC News.
How did they think this hire was smart? The network’s accounting for this mess is unfinished.
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Television @kbin.social Optional @lemmy.world “I have decided that Ronna McDaniel will not be an NBC News contributor,” NBC News head Cesar Conde wrote in a memo to staff. “No organization, particularly a newsroom, can succeed unless it is cohesive and aligned. Over the last few days, it has become clear that this appointment undermines that goal.”
“I have decided.” How lordly.
NBC political news director Carrie Budoff Brown, who came from Politico, had crowed at McDaniel’s hiring, which she orchestrated, saying, “It couldn’t be a more important moment to have a voice like Ronna’s on the team.” She insisted that McDaniel would provide “an insider’s perspective on national politics and the future of the Republican Party.”
“A voice like Ronna’s.” Really?
Here’s the thing: McDaniel couldn’t deliver “an insider’s perspective on national politics and the future of the Republican Party.” Or anything else
Yes, McDaniel supported Trump’s election lies and his insurrection. It should have disqualified her. But also, in television te
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Television @kbin.social Ignacio @kbin.social RTVE resolves the internal crisis in extremis by appointing Concepción Cascajosa as the new interim president
www.infolibre.es RTVE resuelve in extremis la crisis interna nombrando a Concepción Cascajosa nueva presidenta interinaLa nueva presidenta era consejera desde 2021 a propuesta del PSOE y ha dedicado la mayor parte de su vida profesional a la investigación y la ens
The new president was a councilor since 2021 at the proposal of the PSOE and has dedicated most of her professional life to research and teaching in audiovisual matters.
After a day and a half of battle, the final result is that the left retains that key position and that the dismissed, Elena Sánchez, manages to get her two opponents, José Pablo López and Alfonso Morales, to leave RTVE
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tvline.com Game of Thrones Prequel Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Eyes Late 2025 PremiereGame of Thrones’ second spinoff is targeting a 2025 debut. During their Q4 earnings call Friday, Warner Bros. Discovery boss David Zaslav announced that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The He…
Game of Thrones’ second spinoff is targeting a 2025 debut.
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www.thewrap.com David Zaslav Touts JK Rowling Involvement in Harry Potter SeriesDavid Zaslav gave a timetable for a forthcoming Harry Potter TV series, touting the involvement of original author JK Rowling.
David Zaslav gave a timetable for a forthcoming Harry Potter series, touting the involvement of original author JK Rowling.
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deadline.com Hollywood Contraction: Actors Struggle To Find Jobs As TV Castings Dry UpFewer shows, virtually no pilots, and acting gigs that pay less than they used to make it hard for many working actors to support their families.
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www.etonline.com Jimmy Kimmel Hints at the Possible End of His Late Night ShowAfter 21 years on the air, Jimmy Kimmel recently revealed that he's thinking about life after late night.
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www.ign.com Warrior on Netflix: Olivia Cheng and the Rest of the Cast Continue to Fight to Keep the Show Alive - IGNWarrior is now on Netflix after its second cancellation — most recently from HBO Max. Olivia Cheng and the rest of the cast are still fighting to keep the show alive in hopes to "do right by Bruce Lee."
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coveredgeekly.com David Tennant wants to play Jessica Jones’ Kilgrave again in the Marvel Universe | CoveredGeeklyDespite his MCU character being out of the picture, David Tennant says he’d love to return as ‘Jessica Jones’ villain, Kilgrave.
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deadline.com ‘Blade Runner 2099’: Jonathan Van Tulleken Set To Direct As Amazon Series Gears Up For Production In New LocationComing off directing the first two episodes of Shōgun, Jonathan van Tulleken has been tapped to direct the first two episodes of Blade Runner 2099.
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koreajoongangdaily.joins.com Netflix CEO denies rumors around David Fincher's 'Squid Game' remakeNetflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos drew the line when asked about the David Fincher's U.S. remake of the Korean-language original TV series "Squid Game," telling the Korean press that is "just a rumor" during his two-day visit to Korea.
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variety.com ‘Masters of the Air’ Soars to Apple TV+’s Most-Watched Series Launch Ever (EXCLUSIVE)"Masters of the Air" is Apple TV+'s biggest debut ever, measuring the most viewers for an opening weekend ever for the streamer.
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www.thewrap.com True Detective: Night Country Finale Hits Season Ratings High“True Detective: Night Country” wrapped up its mystery with a ratings high for the season, ending as the most-watched installment yet
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www.thewrap.com Comcast, Paramount In Talks to Combine Streaming Services | ReportThe parents of NBC and CBS could combine Peacock and Paramount+, which lag behind larger streaming players.
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www.hollywoodreporter.com Disney+ Readies Its Password Crackdown EraIn a quest for streaming profits, Bob Iger will try in earnest to convert freeloaders into customers.
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tvline.com Star Trek: Discovery Sets Release Date for Final SeasonStar Trek: Discovery will begin its last mission on Paramount+ on Thursday, April 4, the streamer announced Wednesday. The first two episodes of the series’ 10-episode fifth and final season will b…
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deadline.com ‘The Umbrella Academy’: Netflix Sets Premiere Date For Fourth And Final Season'The Umbrella Academy': Netflix Sets Premiere Date For Fourth And Final Season
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Television @kbin.social Skavau @kbin.social ‘This Fool’ Canceled at Hulu
www.hollywoodreporter.com ‘This Fool’ Canceled at Hulu (Exclusive)The Chris Estrada comedy ran for two seasons on the streamer.
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deadline.com Molly Shannon Joins ‘Only Murders In The Building’ Season 4 As RecurringWe have the first major cast addition for the upcoming fourth season of Only Murders In the Building. Molly Shannon has been tapped for a season-long arc on the mystery comedy.
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tvline.com Tacoma FD Cancelled at truTV After Four Seasons (Exclusive)Tacoma FD has put out its final fire: truTV has cancelled its last remaining scripted series after four seasons, TVLine has exclusively confirmed. The cancellation news comes four months after its …
Tacoma FD has put out its final fire: truTV has cancelled its last remaining scripted series after four seasons, TVLine has exclusively confirmed.