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Wed, April 23, 2025

by: KBTX

2025 Kyle Field Day hosts food, entertainment, and fun!

A large showing of dogs made their ways to Kyle Field Day.

by: AFP

Social media helps fuel growing 'sex tourism' in Japan

Young women standing idly around a park in Tokyo's west suggest that a giant statue of Godzilla is not the only attraction for a record number of foreign tourists.One of the women said that the area near Kabukicho, where Godzilla rumbles and belches smoke atop a cinema, has become a "real tourist attraction" and that around half her customers are foreigners.

by: HoopsHype

Nico Harrison holding first local media session since Luka Doncic trade, only allowing select Dallas media and no cameras, audio recording devices

Marc Stein: Mavericks execs Nico Harrison and Rick Welts are holding a roundtable this AM with selected Dallas media members. Cameras/audio recording devices were not permitted for Harrison'sâ€¦

by: Newsweek

Exclusive: Children as young as 10 get gun ads on social media

Polling exclusively shared with Newsweek has revealed the extent to which minors are touched by weapons marketing.

by: Mediaite

George Clooney Tells Dems They Need 'Better' Representatives With 'Sense of Humor' and 'Purpose' Against 'Charismatic' Trump

George Clooney admitted Democrats need to find "better" lawmakers with a "sense of humor" and "purpose" to go against the "charismatic" President Donald Trump.

by: Politico

Gen Z, Media Illiterates

The almighty algorithm is fueling conspiracy theories among young people and ruining their ability to tell fact from fiction on the internet.

by: Deadline

Jesse Collins Entertainment Will Return To Executive Produce The 77th Annual Emmy Awards

Jesse Collins Entertainment will return to produce the 77th Emmy Awards that will be broadcast live on CBS on Sept. 14 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This marks the company's third consecutive year as executive producers of television's biggest night. "We're thrilled to be partnering again with the talented team at Jesse Collins â€¦

by: Kotaku

Civilization VII's Latest Update Finally Feels Like The Game Fans Were Promised

The 4X strategy sequel just got a ton more highly request features

by: Forbes

Retail Media's Waste Problem Sparks Industry 'Awards' For Bad Practices

The rapid growth of retail media has created both opportunity and a significant challenge for brands: billions in potentially wasted advertising dollars.

by: Veranda

We're Calling It: The 3-Color Table Setting Is the Next Big Entertaining Trend

This designer-approved entertaining trick will have you setting the table with ease all summer long.

by: NME

Red Velvet's Wendy and Yeri leave SM Entertainment

Red Velvet singers Wendy and Yeri have left longtime label SM Entertainment, but will remain members of the K-pop group.

by: Mashable

Immigrants' social media accounts will be monitored for 'antisemitic activity,' DHS says

The policy applies also applies to international students.

by: MSNBC

Trump's media company urges feds to probe firm that bet against it

The president's media company is urging the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate a firm that bet against it, Reuters is reporting.

by: CNN

'Do you consider yourself a journalist?' CNN meets MAGA media at White House | CNN Politics

CNN's Donie O'Sullivan meets some of the Trump-friendly personalities who are now part of the White House press corps thanks to the administration's policy on "new media" outlets.

by: fox17online

Entertainment News: April 23, 2025

Several upcoming entertainers are set to visit Grand Rapids and a tasty promotion at Disney World next year? Here is your entertainment news for April 23, 2025.

by: WHIO

'Really packs the house;' Nearby businesses get boost from Piqua's new entertainment venue

This summer's Lock 9 Park concert series has been announced and businesses near the park are looking forward to the crowds.

by: TheWrap

Netflix's Ted Sarandos Says Entertainment Industry Gets 'Thrown Under the Bus' in Trade Deals

The streamer contributed $125 billion to the U.S. economy between 2020 and 2024, creating 140,000 production jobs

by: MassLive

College news media forced to adapt to protect students afraid of deportation

Student journalists at Boston's colleges and universities are having to rethink their usual policies around granting anonymity and taking down old stories as international students, afraid of losing their visas, try to avoid drawing attention.

by: ESPN

NHL, Canada's Rogers reach 12-year media deal

The NHL and Rogers Communications announced a new 12-year national media rights deal Wednesday to air games on multiple platforms in Canada.

by: Variety

Entertainment Marketing Summit to Gather Major Industry Leaders, Lessons Learned From 'A Minecraft Movie' and 'Longlegs'

The 2025 Entertainment Marketing Summit will gather major industry leaders to offer lessons about box office wins and losses.

by: gpfans

Verstappen blames social media for silence on FIA decision

by: Bravo

Kyle Richards Reveals New Details on Mauricio's Social Media Temptations: "Women Are Snakes" | Bravo

Kyle Richards dropped a bombshell about Mauricio Umansky's social media temptations and said "women are snakes." Get details.

by: People

Scott Disick Recalls the 'Bad Things' He Shouldn't Have Done on TV but Says They Were 'Entertaining'

At Disney Entertainment Television's Get Real Event on April 22, Scott Disick revealed the "bad things" he shouldn't have done on TV, but admitted they were "entertaining." The reality star has been on television for nearly two decades.

by: Reuters

French media companies sue Meta over business practices

French media companies, including TF1, France TV and BFM TV, are suing Facebook owner Meta over what they say are unlawful business practices, law firms representing them said. In the latest in a series of European legal actions against Meta, the lawsuit was filed on Wednesday before the Paris business tribunal court by a group of 67 companies representing 200 publications. They allege Meta's market dominance in the digital advertising sector was predominantly based on illegal practices, including the large-scale collection of personal data and its use for targeted advertising.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: Juvenile Justice

Nebraska makes efforts to get juvenile offenders help to keep them out of jail

by: wjla

Arlington Planning Your Future | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, weather, traffic and culture and carries entertainment and sports programming. WJLA serves Alexandria, Springfield, Annandale, Tysons, Reston, Ashburn, Centreville and Manassas, Virginia and Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Wheaton, Beltsville, Greenbelt, Bowie, College Park, Largo, Crofton, Annapolis, Hyattsville and Takoma Park, Maryland, and all the communities in between.

by: wjla

Arlington Tennis | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

by: Variety

Is 'The Studio' Fun but Shallow? No, Seth Rogen's Series Is Addictive Because It Gets to the Heart of the New Entertainment Malaise

When a satire of the movie industry takes a big swing, it can succeed only if it connects in a piercingly funny and bold way. It has to offer us an eye-opening new take on how Hollywood works (or, increasingly, doesn't work). And that's the bar "The Studio" has set for itself. I think Seth â€¦

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Rural Forum

Nebraska Farm Bureau holds Republican gubernatorial candidates forum.

by: People

Kendrick Lamar Leads 2025 AMAs Nominations, Followed by Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey

American Music Awards, hosted by Jennifer Lopez, air May 26 live from Las Vegas on CBS and will stream on Paramount+. PEOPLE has the full list of nominees.

by: Forbes

Behind The Screen: Balancing AI And Human Interaction On Social Media

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Social media bots make up a sizable portion of internet traffic on the most prominent ...

by: Deadline

Leverage Point Entertainment Launches To Help Producers Build Sustainability Into Budgets & Scripts

EXCLUSIVE: The TV and film production sustainability sector is welcoming a new player. ZsÃ³fia SzemerÃ©dy, formerly International Manager at BAFTA's environmentally-focused arm Albert, has launched Leverage Point Entertainment (LPE). Her London- and Budapest-based boutique sustainability agency aims to close space between artistic vision and environmental responsibility in film, TV, commercial and production. SzemerÃ©dy said â€¦

by: Newsweek

Trump Media ventures into crypto with MAGA-aligned investment offerings

Donald Trump's media company has partnered with a crypto-trading platform to launch a series of "America-First investment funds."

by: wjla

Arlington DC 360 | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

by: Deadline

Kedoo Entertainment Launches Super Toons App, Strikes FAST Channel Deals & Buys Kids Series 'Gormiti'

EXCLUSIVE: London's Kedoo Entertainment is continuing to build out in the kids' content space. The producer and distributor has launched a Super Toons app, struck more FAST channels agreements, and acquired animated action series Gormiti Seasons 1 and 2 from DeAPlaneta. The Super Toons app is now available to download and will have a programming â€¦

by: Variety

Emmys 2025 Set to Be Produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment for Third Consecutive Year

Emmys 2025 on CBS will be produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment for the third consecutive year.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: Defy Program in Prison

A unique program available in most Nebraska correctional facilities turning inmates into e

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: Casino Gambling in Nebraska

Speaking of Nebraska discusses casino gambling, COVID 19, and the Nebraska Legislature.

by: Variety

Wheelhouse Entertainment's Courtney White on How Streaming Has Changed Unscripted TV

When Courtney White started working at HGTV in 2005, the standard episode order for a new series was no less than 65 episodes. Today, as the president of Wheelhouse Entertainment, White is tasked with juggling a busy portfolio of unscripted series for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. As White explains on the latest episode of â€¦

by: Deadline

'Tim Travers & The Time Traveler's Paradox' Sets May Release For Disrupt Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE: Sci-fi comedy Tim Travers & The Time Traveler's Paradox has set a May 30 theatrical launch in New York and L.A. followed by a nationwide expansion. The film stars Samuel Dunning as a time-traveling scientist, with support from Danny Trejo, Joel McHale, Keith David, and co-stars Felicia Day, who also served as executive producer. The theatrical release â€¦

by: Variety

Producer and Actor Sophie von Haselberg Signs With Fusion Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Fusion Entertainment has signed actor and producer Sophie von Haselberg for management. Von Haselberg is the daughter of Bette Midler and has performed in television, film, and theater. Her notable appearances on TV and streaming include roles in several Ryan Murphy productions including "Pose," "Versace: American Crime Story," "American Horror Story" and "Halston." She made â€¦

by: Variety

Blue Ant Media Goes Public in Reverse Takeover of Boat Rocker Media

Blue Ant Media will acquire publicly traded Boat Rocker Media through a reverse takeover.

Thu, April 24, 2025

by: Reuters

Lions Gate shareholders approve split of studio and Starz business, source says

Shareholders of Lions Gate Entertainment , the studio behind the "John Wick" movie franchise, have approved a plan to split its film and TV studio from the Starz business, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

by: Beebom

WhatsApp's New Privacy Feature Will Prevent Media Auto-Save and Export

WhatsApp is introducing Advanced Chat Privacy which will make your chats more secure. Read this story to learn more.

by: Moon

How AI Is Revolutionizing Art and Media

Artificial intelligence is no longer just assisting artistsâ€”it's rewriting the rules of creativity. In this deep dive, we explore how tech giants and entertainment studios like Disney, Netflix, and Universal are using AI behind the scenes.

by: wjla

Arlington Spotlight on America | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

by: wjla

Arlington Celebs and Special Guests | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

by: Variety

Edoardo Bussi Launches Production and Sales Company Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Former Amazon MGM Studios and GFM Films exec Edoardo Bussi has launched international production and sales company Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment, which will debut at next month's Cannes Film Market with its first slate of films. The London-based company is founded by Bussi who brings an extensive range of experience in international distribution, production and worldwide â€¦

Blue Ant Media Goes Public in Reverse Takeover of Boat Rocker Media

Blue Ant Media will acquire publicly traded Boat Rocker Media through a reverse takeover.

Blue Ant Media, a Toronto-based content producer and distributor, has announced a reverse takeover of Boat Rocker Media, another Canadian media company, in a deal valued at approximately $130 million. The merger aims to create a more robust, diversified media entity capable of competing on a global scale. Blue Ant's CEO, Mark Bishop, will lead the combined company, which will retain the Blue Ant Media name. The transaction, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. This strategic move is seen as a way to enhance content production, distribution, and monetization capabilities in an increasingly competitive media landscape.

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https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/blue-ant-reverse-takeover-boat-rocker-media-1236346325/

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