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Warner Bros Discovery Signs Deal With Measurement Firm VideoAmp As Industry Continues To Explore Nielsen Alternatives – Deadline

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Warner Bros Discovery has enlisted measurement firm VideoAmp to track ad campaigns across screens for the company’s network and brand portfolio, which spans sports, news, lifestyle and entertainment. An announcement of the companies’ agreement said it followed the completion of a “first-of-its-kind test-and-learn” process designed to turn up alternative ways to gauge video ad performance. … Read more

“Possible to lose everything”: Experts say dramatic FTX collapse should be a warning to crypto bros

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In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, vast sums of money can be made or lost in the blink of an eye. In early November 2022, the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, was valued at more than US$30 billion. By Nov. 14, FTX was in bankruptcy proceedings along with more than 100 companies connected to it. D. … Read more

Chris Pratt’s ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Casting ‘Sucks’

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  John Leguizamo and Chris Pratt. Shutterstock (2) John Leguizamo addressed Chris Pratt‘s controversial casting in Nintendo’s upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie — and the comedian, who portrayed Luigi in the 1993 live-action film, wasn’t thrilled following his “breakthrough” representation in the franchise. “The directors Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton fought really hard for me … Read more

US lawmaker blames ‘billionaire crypto bros’ for delayed legislation

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United States congressman Brad Sherman, a known crypto skeptic, has pointed the finger at “billionaire crypto bros” for slowing down much-needed cryptocurrency regulation.  In a Nov. 13 statement addressing the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, Sherman said the exchange’s implosion has demonstrated the need for regulators to take immediate and aggressive action: “The sudden collapse … Read more

Steven Spielberg Blames Warner Bros., HBO Max For “Relegating” Films To Streaming – Deadline

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Director Steven Spielberg hates the way streaming services – and HBO Max in particular – are treating filmmakers. Speaking to the New York Times, Spielberg said moving theatrical releases to streamers in the heart of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 may have changed the film industry forever. “The pandemic created an opportunity for streaming platforms to raise … Read more

Dutch Bros Posts 53% Rise in Third Quarter Sales, Shares Jump After Hours

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By Exec Edge Editorial Staff Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS) coffee chain reported a 53% surge in third quarter sales, sending its shares higher aftermarket by 5%. The Oregon-based company said total revenues grew to $198.6 million as compared to $129.8 million in the same period of 2021. System same shop sales grew 1.7% as compared to … Read more

Black Beauty Roster, Warner Bros. Debut Hair, Makeup Dept Head Program – Deadline

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EXCLUSIVE: Black Beauty Roster and Warner Bros. Discovery have today announced their partnership on a new, one-of-a-kind program that will afford hairstylists and makeup artists from historically marginalized communities the chance to position themselves for a department head position in entertainment. The 12 selected from the U.S. and Canada are Denise Baker (hair/LA), Gabby Navarrete … Read more

Fox Animated Series ‘Universal Basic Guys/The Hoagie Bros’ Adam & Craig Malamut – Deadline

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Fox is drawing up its latest animated order. The network has ordered animated comedy Universal Basic Guys/The Hoagie Bros. (w/t) to series. It comes from creators Adam and Craig Malamut and Sony Pictures Television. The series is described as a show “about men trying to find purpose in a world where they’re no longer needed.” It … Read more

Warner Bros. Discovery stock plunges, media giant ‘dealing with three different issues’

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Warner Bros. Discovery’s (WBD) stock sank another 14% in mid-afternoon trading on Friday after the company reported third quarter earnings results that missed expectations across the board. “It’s a legacy company of yesteryear that is trying to be a future company of tomorrow,” Julia Alexander, director of strategy at Parrot Analytics, told Yahoo Finance Live … Read more