The New York Post inked a deal with Crazy Legs Productions for help turning the tabloid’s content archives into episodic TV as well as films.
Cynopsis 8/31/2026: The New York Post Shoulders Its Way Into TV
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Cynopsis 8/28/26: The Block the Merger Coalition Bites Back
The Block the Merger Coalition launched a new petition encouraging the 12 state attorneys general to “hold strong” in their legal battle to oppose the $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Streamlined 8/27/26: Reaching TV Audiences At The Airport
Inside how Reach TV is finding and reaching streaming TV audiences while they’re at the airport. Plus: Iowa and Montana filed a Motion for Leave to File Bill of Complaint with the Supreme Court against the 12 states currently blocking the merger on antitrust grounds.
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Cynopsis 8/26/2026: Are Ad-Supported Streaming Tiers Losing Steam?
Even though streaming consumption is rising, ad-supported TV viewing ticked down ever so slightly last quarter, Nielsen’s latest Gauge report suggests. Plus: Paramount-owned UK broadcast network, 5, faces a lawsuit over a terminated production deal.
Cynopsis 8/24/2026: Disney Dabbles In A Deal With Dhar Mann
Disney announced a content deal with Dhar Mann Studios, best known for developing family-friendly, morality-driven scripted videos on YouTube and other platforms. Plus: Meghan Markle may be considering a return to acting after a nearly 10-year hiatus. She is in talks to join Season 3 of Netflix’s “The Gentlemen.”
Cynopsis 8/19/26: Peacock Hikes Prices For The Fourth Time In Just As Many Years
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Streamlined 8/18/2026: Horizon Media’s Bob Lord: Agencies Are Solving the Wrong Problem
Here’s the news to watch in today’s edition:
The Media Agency Black Box Is Breaking – A Final Q&A By Lynn Leahey
Media And Entertainment Leaders Predict The Future Of Television
The Motion Picture Association And ByteDance Agree On An AI Restriction Framework For Studio IP
“IT: Welcome to Derry” Returns With Season 2
Cynopsis 8/17/2026: HBO Struggles With “Harry Potter” Backlash
No amount of magic can convince these directors to disregard the sociopolitical convictions of J.K. Rowling, the prolific fantasy writer behind “Harry Potter.”
Cynopsis 8/14/2026: Actor Dylan Walsh Spills The Tea On ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2
Actor Dylan Walsh recently paused his Cameo account after accidentally sharing details about “Heated Rivalry” Season 2.
Cynopsis 8/12/2026: Paramount Skydance Threatens To Leave The Golden State
Paramount Skydance’s threats to leave California are becoming more real. As first reported by Puck, CEO David Ellison held an internal meeting last Wednesday to confirm that he plans to move the company out of state if Attorney General Rob Bonta does not negotiate to settle the current antitrust lawsuit against the Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition deal.
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