Month: January 2016

The Past 24 Hours: January 6, 2016

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CESCES Keynote Speech: “Consumers have been at the mercy of others when it comes to television.”
The Gist: Couldn’t be at CES in Vegas today? Grab a notepad, because here’s the keynote speech, from Reed Hastings and Ted Sarandos, in its 42 minute entirety.
Video Link Here: CES YouTube Channel

Cosby LPL.A. County D.A.’s Office Won’t File Charges Against Bill Cosby In 2 Alleged Sexual Assault Cases
The Gist: Insufficient evidence and statute of limitations were the respective reasons given for the cases related to alleged incidents in 2008 and 1965. The D.A. office paperwork for the Jane Does is here.
Source Article Here: The Los Angeles Times
Author: Richard Winton

Hit The Floor27 Shows Premiering This Month As Of Thursday, January 7
The Gist: Date, network, and time details on series premieres and returns for the rest of January 2016, including: The X-Files miniseries, Pretty Little Liars, Grease:Live, The 100, and Hit The Floor.
Source Article Here: International Business Times
Author: Amanda Remling

Lionsgate#Executive Shift: Former Relativity Television Exec Jonathan Karsh Enters Alternative Programming Deal With Lionsgate
The Gist: Details on the former SVP of Creative Affairs’ alternative programming pact. Karsh’s credits include: Catfish: The TV Show (pilot) and dual wins at Sundance in 2003 for My Flesh and Blood.
Source Article Here: realscreen
Author: Daniele Alcinii

SmartphoneRadio & TV Have Biggest Reach, But 65% of U.S. Networks Socially Via Smartphone
The Gist: Nielsen has released a zippy, fast-read Q3 report on how the USA socially networks –with numbers for PCs, tablets, and smartphones – and the multicultural data grouped with those findings.
Source Article Here: Nielsen.com

apple logoWorries Over iPhone Production Pace Affecting Its Stock?
The Gist: The iPhone is Apple’s crown sales jewel, yet varied source rumblings signaling reduced orders are enough to affect its stock, which closed today at $33.84 less per share than Apple’s April 2015 peak.
Source Article Here: ABC News
Author: Brandon Bailey, AP Technology Writer

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jessica Savitch 2Jessica Savitch: A Trailblazer’s Toll
The Gist: The first female anchorwoman in the southern U.S. went from local news to network (NBC) in just 7 years during the “dark ages” of television news’ institutional misogyny. Savitch’s career and untimely death in 1983, at the age of 36, is recalled in this 1983 piece, The Two Faces of a Newswoman.
Source Article Here: People
Authors: Richard K. Rein, Margie Bonnett Sellinger, Leah Rozen, Jane Hall,
Lee Wohlfert-Wihlborg, Susan Deutsch, Greg Walter.

The Past 24 Hours: January 5, 2016

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Ex MachinaProducers Guild of America Nominees Are……
The Gist: The complete list of PGA special honorees, plus nominees in all categories from Theatrical Motion Pictures to Long-Form Television, Sports Programs, Digital Shorts, and  more. The awards ceremony will be held January 23.
Source Article Here: PGA

 

making a mur‘Making A Murderer’ Directors Tell ‘Today’Of Juror’s Belief That Steven Avery Was Framed
The Gist: The latest bombshell related to Netflix’s highly-involving true crime series about a murder case and trial in Wisconsin
Source Article Here: The Guardian
Author: Mahita Gajanan

9a3cdff4374768409e8ca47ad1cd6da2The POTUS Speech: ‘Reducing Gun Violence and Making Our Communities Safer’
The Gist: The key executive actions of today’s speech regarding gun violence in the United States. The video feed is embedded and starts at the 36:42 mark.
Source Article Here: Rolling Stone
Author: Tim Dickinson

 

autobiography-malcolm-xAuthor Inspiration: Life-Changing Books
The Gist: More than two dozen authors tell which books changed their lives and how, including books by Toni Morrison, Jamaica Kincaid, Caleb Carr, & Richard Wright.
Source Article Here: Vulture
Author: Tobias Carroll

 

typewriter5 Quick Fire Videos On Writing
The Gist: Here – on one page – are fast TED-Ed videos ranging from how to write descriptively to how misused modifiers can mar you writing.
Source Article Here: GalleyCat
Author: Maryann Yin

 

Saturday Night fever rsoRobert Stigwood Remembered
The Gist: If you had a record player in the 1970s, you’ve seen the record label of music manager, film and theatrical producer Robert Stigwood (Tommy, Grease, Saturday Night Fever). News of the 81 year old’s death and remembrance is here.
Source Article Here: People
Author: Karen Mizoguchi

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Pam Grier 1975Soul Survivor Pam Grier On Life & Industry Lessons: “I’m only a plane ride away,”
The Gist: 32 years after landing the cover of New York magazine, a revisit with the genre-busting icon is here in the piece ‘The Education of Pam Grier’ from 2007.
Source Article Here: New York
Author: Adam Sternbergh

The Past 24 Hours: January 4, 2016

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tyler perry alex cross2The Underdog Billionaire: Tyler Perry
The Gist: Arguably the most polarizing black filmmaker since his former detractor Spike Lee, an interview with the multi-hyphenate mogul on criticism and sheer success.
Source Article Here: Vulture
Author: Rembert Browne

 

pirateCray-Cray In The Office: Machiavellian, Narcissistic, Or Psychopathic?
The Gist: A University study on 800 varied workers in Germany gives an insight into the persona and shortfalls of those with any – or all- of the above traits. Test yourself, if you like, here.
Source Article Here: BBC
Author: David Robson

 

film reel2015: The Biggest Box-Office Year & Lessons From What Didn’t Hit
The Gist: 2015’s B.O. is a peak year, but the films that failed– and there were plenty – speak to lightning fast social word-of-mouth, audience relevancy, and no guarantees.
Source Article Here: The Wall Street Journal
Authors: Ben Fritz and Erich Schwartzel

#ExecutiveUpdate: Rich Ross’ Discovery Channel Do-Over
The Gist: Ross, a 16-year Disney veteran who became Discovery’s President after his stint at Shine America, on his plans to go beyond the male demo and boost the channel’s fortunes.
Source Article Here: The New York Times
Authors: Brooks Barnes and John Koblin

 

computer writeMarket Trends: Customer Experience In A “Digital-First World’
The Gist: 10 key trends for digital content marketers this year, plus the numbers on ad spending forecasts through 2019, social networking use, and ad-blocking.
Source Article Here: Marketing Dive
Author: Natalia Angulo

 

note paperSo You’re A Writer Moving To L.A….?
The Gist: A roundtable with advice on moving from Chicago to L.A. to write applies to any creative making the move: “Don’t come here with the attitude of ‘what can you do for me.’ No one has time for that. They’ll ignore you.”
Source Article Here: Reel Chicago
Author: Colin Costelo

 

Room movieCSA Nominations Released Ahead of January 21 Fete
The Gist: The Casting Society of America’s nominations in all categories has been released. A breakdown of nominees and noteworthy omissions.
Source Article Here: Indiewire
Author: Anne Thompson

The Past 48 Hours: January 3, 2016

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Natalie Cole: 1950-2015
The Gist: The daughter of music royalty created a bonafide legacy of her own over the course of 4 decades, becoming a part of America’s aural landscape. Billboard’s coverage here.
Source Article Here: Billboard

 

Straight Outta Compton9 Oscar-Potential Screenplays Of 2015 In Their Entirety
The Gist: Here are 10 free screenplays to read, from Straight Outta Compton to Trumbo and Trainwreck.
Source Article Here: Stage 32
Author: Richard “RB” Botto

 

CESYour CES Tip Sheet: What To Keep An Eye Out For …& When
The Gist: The Consumer Electronics Show runs from January 6 – 9. Here are some times/dates for news from Fitbit, Samsung, Sony, and Netflix’s Reed Hastings’ opening keynote speech.
Source Article Here: The Telegraph
Author: Madhumita Murgia

ShamelessEpisode 1 of ‘Shameless’ Season 6 and “Billions’ Premiere Free To See Now
The Gist: Showtime has released both first episodes of the 2016 runs of both series and they’re on the page right here to watch now.
Source Article Here: Screen Crush
Author: Kevin Fitzpatrick

the-girl-on-the-train Top 10 Bestsellers For Print & Kindle In 2015
The Gist: A look at what sold best in traditional publishing (Harper Lee) and its digital counterpart (The Girl on the Train) . Links to genre bestsellers are included within the report.
Source Article Here: Publishers Weekly
Author: Rachel Deahl

 

reporters notebook and keypad2015 In Journalism: Best & Worst Coverage
The Gist: Columbia Journalism Review with highlights (John Oliver, Cosby’s accusers assembled in New York magazine, the live news team murder in VA) and lows (Gawker’s Conde Nast debacle, Trump, Millennial Panic)
Source Article Here: CJR
Author: David Uberti

Close EncountersCinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond’s Career Remembered
The Gist: The departed Zsigmond, 85, won an Oscar for his work on Close Encounters Of The Third Kind and his work ranged from Spielberg & Altman films to The Mindy Project. Included: a 70-minute Masterclass by a master of the craft.
Source Article Here: The Playlist
Author: Kevin Jagernauth

maron_ifc“I was broke, I was defeated, and I was careerless.” – Marc Maron’s Real Talk
The Gist: The human comedy and appeal of career ascent, fall and sweet spot via a podcast phenom.
Source Article Here: The Atlantic
Author: James Parker