Jefferson 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

 

Quentin 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

 

Amazon & 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

Campaign 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

 

How 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

#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

Brittany 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