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Friday, September 19, 2025

Ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner Weighs in on Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: “Where Has All the Leadership Gone?” by Caitlin Huston

The former Disney leader called the suspension of the late night program “yet another example of out-of-control intimidation.”

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:59PM
Thursday, September 18, 2025

Jimmy Fallon Says He Hopes Kimmel Returns, Mocks Trump on ‘The Tonight Show’ by Caitlin Huston

The comments came after ABC's suspension of Kimmel and a social media post Trump made urging NBC to fire Fallon.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:51PM

Hollywood Unions Say Jimmy Kimmel Suspension “Chills Free Speech,” Threatens Artist Livelihoods by Caitlin Huston

WGA is also mounting a protest as the unions continue to hit back at ABC's decision.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:41PM
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Broadway Tax Credit Gets One-Month Reprieve by Caitlin Huston

The NYC Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit has extended its deadline for applications to shows starting before Oct. 20.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:14PM

Times Square Casino Proposal, Backed By Caesars and Jay-Z, Denied By Advisory Committee by Caitlin Huston

The proposal came as part of the State's plan to have three new casinos built in the five boroughs of New York City.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:25AM
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Paramount Names Scale AI CFO Dennis K. Cinelli to Board of Directors by Caitlin Huston

His appointment expands the new post-merger board to 11 directors.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:33PM

Broadway Box Office: ‘Hamilton’ Hits $3.8M As Leslie Odom Jr. Returns by Caitlin Huston

'Waiting for Godot,' starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, also commanded the highest average ticket price in the industry as it began performances.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:41PM

Amazon Adds Coverage of The Masters to Sports Lineup by Caitlin Huston

Amazon Prime joins the live coverage of the popular golf tournament on CBS Sports and ESPN for 2026. 

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:27AM

‘Giant,’ Starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, Will Move To Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The Olivier Award-winning play examines Dahl at a moment he was accused of antisemitism.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:31AM
Monday, September 15, 2025
Thursday, September 11, 2025

A24 Extends Its Indie Brand to Off-Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The studio behind 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' has acquired the Cherry Lane Theatre with the goal of moving into live experiences and building relationships with artists.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:45AM
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Lemonada to Launch New Podcast From Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody, Renews ‘Wiser Than Me’ by Caitlin Huston

The podcasting company is also leaning more into video, as CEO Jessica Cordova Kramer says the industry is "thriving" but constantly evolving.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM
Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Broadway Box Office: ‘Art’ Play Brings In $1.2 Million, ‘Cabaret’ Hits Lowest Gross So Far by Caitlin Huston

'Cabaret' announced it will be closing Sept. 21 as Porter has withdrawn from the production while recovering from sepsis.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:09PM

Sarah Jessica Parker, Jonathan Groff Gather Broadway Luminaries for Gala Luncheon by Caitlin Huston

The gala luncheon commemorated 25 years of the New 42 rehearsal studio as well as its other programming for children and under-resourced families.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:56PM

5,000 Podcasts. 3,000 Episodes a Week. $1 Cost Per Episode — Behind an AI Start Up’s Plan by Caitlin Huston

Former Wondery exec Jeanine Wright is leading a new firm, Inception Point AI, that's betting on flooding the zone with audio content: “I think that people who are still referring to all AI…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:09PM

HarbourView Leads $30 Million Investment In Lion Forge Entertainment by Caitlin Huston

The animation and live action studio is behind hits such as 'Iyanu' and 'Hair Love.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:23AM

Scott Rudin to Produce New Wallace Shawn Play Starring John Early, Maria Dizzia by Caitlin Huston

Rudin is producing the Off-Broadway play with Barry Diller as part of his return to theatrical producing.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:56AM

Crooked Media Reveals Lineup For D.C. Conference, Live ‘Pod Save America’ Taping (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

Attendees include Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Senators Brian Schatz, Chris Murphy and Ruben Gallego and more.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM
Monday, September 8, 2025

Fyre Festival Musical In Development With Taika Waititi and Rita Ora by Caitlin Huston

Waititi and Ora are on the producing team for the new musical, which will be directed and written by Bryan Buckley.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:00PM

Howard Stern Denies SiriusXM Firing Rumors, Says “I Can’t Leave Now” by Caitlin Huston

“What pisses me off is now I can’t leave,” Stern said Monday. “I've been thinking about retiring, now I can't.”

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:58AM
Sunday, September 7, 2025

‘Cabaret’ on Broadway Set to Close Early as Billy Porter Withdraws From Show by Caitlin Huston

Porter is recovering from a serious case of sepsis, according to the production.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:46AM
Thursday, September 4, 2025

Roku Hires Lisa Holme As Head of Content by Caitlin Huston

Holme will report to Charlie Collier,  president of Roku Media, and lead the company's content team.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:46AM

Hope for Howard? SiriusXM CEO Says “We’ll Get to the Right Place” on Stern Contract Renewal by Caitlin Huston

Rumors swirled this summer about SiriusXM not wanting to renew Stern’s contract.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:40AM
Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Disney Theatrical’s Thomas Schumacher Set to Depart Company by Caitlin Huston

Schumacher helped create Disney's theatrical division, ushering in hits such as 'The Lion King,' 'Aladdin' and 'Beauty and the Beast.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:21AM

Sarah Hyland Joins Broadway Cast of ‘Just In Time’ by Caitlin Huston

Hyland replaces Gracie Lawrence in the role starting Oct. 8. Newcomer Sadie Dickerson will take over from Erika Henningsen.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:30AM
Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Broadway Box Office: ‘Purpose’ Ends Run On $1 Million High by Caitlin Huston

'Art,' starring James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris and Bobby Cannavale, also began performances last week.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:33PM

Jane Krakowski to Star in ‘Oh, Mary!’ on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Krakowski will start in the role on Oct. 14.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:47AM
Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Broadway Box Office: ‘Mamma Mia!’ Sees Highest Gross Yet by Caitlin Huston

Jean Smart's one-woman show 'Call Me Izzy' ended its run last week.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:34PM
Monday, August 25, 2025

A24 Plans Reopening of Cherry Lane Theater With Spike Lee, Sofia Coppola, Brandi Carlile and More by Caitlin Huston

The weeklong events will also include a staged reading of 'True West' featuring Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks and Marylouise Burke.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:06AM

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