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The Past 24 Hours: February 2, 2016

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Revolving DoorMedia Industry Comings & Goings As of 2/2/16
The Gist: A one-page listing of who’s gone where and who has left (for now). Companies include: WWD, Brainshark, TMZ, Thrillist, VentureBeat, Reuters, and more.
Source Article Here: Mediabistro

 

 

YahooYahoo! To Layoff 1,600 Employees, End Scripted TV Foray After $4.4B Loss
The Gist: As expected, Yahoo! has announced its restructuring in the face of a whopping 4th quarter loss. The details on what core businesses work – and don’t – are here.
Source Article Here: CNN
Author: David Goldman

Miles Ahead Still#Trailer Watch: ‘Miles Ahead’
The Gist: The 2:14 trailer for Don Cheadle’s directorial debut, in which he also stars, as Miles Davis at a time when Davis was in artistic purgatory. Ewan McGregor co-stars in the film, opening April 1, 2016,
Source Article Here: Entertainment Weekly
Author: Jeff Labrecque

Chicago Skyline- NightChicago: A City With 50 Wards, Crisis-Level Murder Rate & Those Who Want Its Mayor To Resign
The Gist: A report on a city’s major and damaging failings and what those damages mean under the leadership of Mayor Rahm Emmanuel, whose “fall” is documented here.
Source Article Here: The New Yorker
Author: Jim Young

The Lonely City cover49 Hot Book Titles Coming This Spring 2016
The Gist: New books, across all genres, from Stephen King, Sebastian Junger and Cory Booker, to Joe Hill, Matthew Bright, and Annie Proulx’s 800-page new fiction.
Source Article Here: Publishers Weekly

The Past 24 Hours: January 28, 2016

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Jefferson AirplaneJefferson Airplane’s Paul Kantner: 1941 – 2016
The Gist: The co-founder of the iconic band has died at 74.
Source Article Here: Vulture
Author: Jackson McHenry

 

PrismQuentin Tarantino’s Father’s Pro-Police Film Release Plan: “…Speaking out is not enough.”
The Gist: Tony Tarantino, 75, will release his feature film about cops battling drug cartels, Prism, in 11 months and has pledged to donate 10% of the film’s profits and ancillary revenue to Los Angeles Police Protective League.
Source Article Here: Daily News
Author: Thomas Tracy

 

Manchester by the SeaAmazon & Netflix: Changing Perception From “Bargain-Bin Buyers” To Bonafide Player$
The Gist: The Washington Post calls Netflix and Amazon the “Big Stream” and as their buying power allows them entrée to Hollywood’s content market, a clear-cut disruption is changing the competition for acquisition deals.
Source Article Here: The Washington Post
Author: Drew Harwell

twitterCampaign 2016: The Celebrity Endorsement Factor
The Gist: From Jenna Jameson to Phil Robertson, celebrities’ social media cache can absolutely boost Presidential hopefuls’ online relevance. Take a look at 5 nominee hopefuls and the view counts and comments by the numbers when a star chimes in.
Source Article Here: Adweek
Author: Lauren Johnson

 

Ted TalksHow to Use Data to Make a Hit TV Show
The Gist: This TED Talks video podcast was uploaded today and explains, in under 13 minutes, why data analysis – in and of itself – isn’t enough to guarantee the best outcome
Source Article Here: TED YouTube Channel
Author: Sebastian Wernicke

Yahoo#Tech Buzz: The Inside Track On Expected Layoffs At Yahoo Next Week
The Gist: The inside scoop on what people expect to happen after Yahoo’s earnings call scheduled for next week, including layoffs.
Source Article Here: re/code
Author: Kara Swisher

Flashback Read

Britanny MurphyBrittany Murphy: “What worked for her as an actress made for a troubled life.”
The Gist: The life and death of Brittany Murphy whose passing at the age 32, in 2009, left more questions than answers. Here, a family intimate, shares an overview of a talent in free-fall.
Source Article Here: Yahoo! Movies via The Hollywood Reporter
Author: Alex Ben Block