Oscar 2017: ABC Commands High Fees for Ads despite Decline in Viewership

ABC, the Walt Disney network which telecasts the Oscar, is asking for more than $2.1 million for its remaining 30-second ads in its February, 2017, broadcast. One media buyer said the network was recently willing to do a deal with a $2 million price tag. In recent years, 30-second spots in the show have gone for […]

Oscar 2017: Best Picture Predictions

Though it’s only October, and not all “Oscar caliber” movies have been seen by film critics or Academy voters, it’s safe to predict that 8 to 10 of the 20 films listed below will be vying for Oscar gold.

Oscar 2017: Best Picture Predictions, as of October

Though it’s only October, and not all “Oscar caliber” movies have been seen by film critics or Academy voters, it’s safe to predict that 8 to 10 of the 20 films listed below will be vying for Oscar gold.

Netflix: Streamer Continues to Grow in Subscribers and Content

Netflix plans to release over 1,000 hours of original programming in 2017, up from 600 hours this year. That equates to a content budget of $6 billion in 2017. 

Politics 2016: Trump-Clinton Second Debate–Nasty, Harsh, Personal

Donald Trump said he would put Hillary Clinton in jail. Donald Trump said he would put Hillary Clinton in jail.