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Josh Sisco / Bloomberg:
Sources: DOJ's review of Netflix's WBD takeover examines whether Netflix wields anticompetitive leverage over creators in violation of Clayton and Sherman Acts — The Justice Department's investigation of Netflix Inc.'s proposed $72 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. includes scrutiny …
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Sam Kim / Bloomberg:
Trump calls on Netflix to fire board member Susan Rice or face “consequences,” after she said corporations that “take a knee” to Trump would be held accountable — Donald Trump called on Netflix to fire board member Susan Rice or “pay the consequences,” …
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New York Times:
A US judge rebukes a DOJ prosecutor for not mentioning a 1980 law protecting journalists when seeking a warrant to search WaPo reporter Hannah Natanson's home — A prosecutor apologized for failing to alert the magistrate to a 1980 law that restricts searches for reporting materials.
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Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
FCC Chair Brendan Carr announces a voluntary campaign for broadcasters to celebrate the United States' 250th birthday by airing patriotic content — FCC chairman Brendan Carr's Pledge America campaign suggests that TV and radio stations air PSAs or begin their days with the Pledge of Allegiance .
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Matt Grobar / Deadline:
Comedians weigh risks of video podcast licensing deals with Netflix, which would require them to remove new episodes from YouTube, potentially alienating fans — When Netflix unveiled its first wave of video podcasts, the lineup reflected a wide cross-section of the creator economy …
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Ted Johnson / Deadline:
California AG Rob Bonta says his office will give Netflix and Paramount bids for WBD a full and robust review; Netflix says 13-14 state AGs are probing the deal — Bonta's statement on Friday underscored another element in the regulatory road for the merger: state attorneys general …
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Bloomberg:
In a letter to Sen. Mike Lee, Ted Sarandos defends Netflix's WBD bid against James Cameron's criticism and reiterates his pledge for a 45-day theatrical window
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CNBC:
James Cameron blasts Netflix's proposed acquisition of WBD, in a letter to Senator Mike Lee, calling it “disastrous for the theatrical motion picture business”
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Thor Benson / Long Lead Presents:
Q&A with TPM founder Josh Marshall on the rise of independent journalism, early blogging vs. newsletters, and feeling bullish about the media ecosystem — Talking Points Memo founder Josh Marshall says independent journalists' success is the “sustainable” solution to traditional media's woes.
Financial Times:
Palantir sues Republik magazine, which revealed Switzerland rejected its services, alleging the company was not given sufficient right to reply under Swiss law — Peter Thiel-chaired data intelligence group alleges that Republik did not give it sufficient right to reply
Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
Q&A with Janice Min, CEO of The Ankler, on tough times during industry contraction in Hollywood, the bidding war for WBD, increased studio usage of AI, and more — - Hollywood looks great from the outside. — On the ground, things are less attractive: The industry is contracting, and is about to get smaller.
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Futurism
Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Source: Axel Springer joins a group led by Dovid Efune that is making a ~£500M fully funded bid for the Telegraph, should DMGT's deal fail regulatory hurdles — New York Sun owner's £500mn offer promises more cash upfront if DMGT fails regulatory hurdles
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Pew Research Center:
Survey: 6% of US adults often get news from email newsletters, 24% say they sometimes get news this way; just 3% say they prefer newsletters for getting news — Three-in-ten Americans at least sometimes get news from newsletters, but many don't read most of the newsletters they get
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Matthew Keys / TheDesk.net:
The FCC approved Sinclair's acquisition of four local TV stations that Sinclair already operates in Michigan and New York; DirecTV initially challenged the move — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Friday approved an application by Sinclair, Inc. to acquire four local television stations …
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