New York taxpayers are set to spend $1 billion supporting television and film productions this year.
ALBANY – Taxpayer Investment in New York’s Film Industry This year, New York taxpayers seem set to invest around $1 billion in luxury subsidies aimed at television and film productions. Notable shows like *Saturday Night Live* and *FBI Most Wanted* gathered tax credits of roughly $21 million each in just the first three months of […]
A fresh angle on reality television comes from a social experiment at the Jersey Shore.
Barstool Beach House: A New Take on Reality TV Okay, so I might not be totally proud of this, but I think my readers might appreciate my honesty. I found myself mildly captivated by “Barstool Beach House.” It feels like a fresh spin on reality TV, and honestly, that has its own charm. Let me […]
Conan O’Brien believes late-night television is fading but foresees a positive future.
Conan O’Brien’s Take on the Future of Late-Night TV Conan O’Brien recently suggested that late-night television is facing significant challenges. During his award acceptance speech on Saturday, he candidly spoke about the future of Stephen Colbert, the host of the “Late Show.” O’Brien, who hosted NBC’s “Late Night” and “Tonight Show” for many years, also […]
“And Just Like That” was the Fyre Festival of television programs
Reflections on the Finale of “And Just Like That…” Well, it ended just as it began: pretty dismal. I’m not simply a casual “Sex and the City” viewer who feels this way. Recently, I joined a small group of fans for a viewing party to catch the finale of the reboot series, alongside others who […]
Byron Allen’s media company sells 10 local television stations for $171 million
Byron Allen Sells Ten Local TV Stations for $171 Million Byron Allen, an emerging figure in the media landscape, has sold ten local television stations for $171 million, as his company seeks to restructure its operations. Allen Media Group, which owns the Weather Channel, divested ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox affiliates to Gray Media, a […]
Michelle Obama likens ESPN to reality television
Michelle Obama Addresses ESPN’s Evolution It’s pretty clear that ESPN’s programming has shifted dramatically over the last ten years. The once highlight-heavy network now features a slew of talking head shows like “First Take,” “Get Up,” “NFL Live,” and “The Pat McAfee Show.” This transformation has not gone unnoticed—former First Lady Michelle Obama weighed in […]
Can dogs actually watch television? Research indicates they can.
Have you ever caught your dog staring at the television while you’re both tucked in for a movie night? It’s a curious thought, isn’t it? A study from Auburn University suggests that many dogs actually do engage with what’s on screen, though their reactions can vary. Different Perceptions of TV Historically, older televisions didn’t quite […]
Oklahoma state superintendent facing inquiry after board members claim to have seen naked women on his office television
An Oklahoma state director is under scrutiny after he claimed to have seen explicit images during a meeting last Thursday. Ryan Walters, a prominent Republican and head of one of the nation’s underperforming education systems, reported to board members that he witnessed images of naked women on TV screens during a closed session for the […]
Duck Dynasty: The Return features Willie and Korie Robertson in the family’s television revival
The Robertsons Return with “Duck Dynasty: Revival” The Robertsons are making a comeback, and this time they seem even more prepared for it. Willie and Korie Robertson, stars of the original “Duck Dynasty,” are back with their children in a new series, aptly named “Duck Dynasty: Revival.” Importantly, the couple noted that their kids were […]
Late-night shows at risk as audiences turn away from conventional television
A couple of liberal media pieces released this week challenged the idea that the potential cancellation of “A Slow Show with Stephen Colbert” was politically motivated or reflective of a broader decline in late-night television. In a guest essay for the New York Times by William Cohan, who is the founder of Puck Media, and […]