The gripping story beneath the Disney-21st Century Fox merger is what this means for Rupert Murdoch and his youngest son James
James Murdoch kept a life-size model of Darth Vader outside his office when he ran the British arm of his father’s media empire, either unaware or unconcerned by comparisons to evil empires or dysfunctional father-son relations.
In agreeing to sell $66bn (£49bn) worth of assets in 21st Century Fox to Disney, the owners of the Star Wars franchise, the Murdochs have once again proved that, a bit like the jedi saga, there is always another chapter. And more surprises.
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James Murdoch kept a life-size model of Darth Vader outside his office when he ran the British arm of his father’s media empire, either unaware or unconcerned by comparisons to evil empires or dysfunctional father-son relations.
In agreeing to sell $66bn (£49bn) worth of assets in 21st Century Fox to Disney, the owners of the Star Wars franchise, the Murdochs have once again proved that, a bit like the jedi saga, there is always another chapter. And more surprises.
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- 12/14/2017
- by Jane Martinson
- The Guardian - Film News
Rupert Murdoch is cashing out. The idea of 21st Century Fox being consumed by Disney in a $52.4 billion all-stock deal has shocked Hollywood, where industry players never thought they’d see the powerful Fox behemoth be largely consumed, rather than do the consuming. But as one insider noted, Murdoch is looking toward his final legacy — and turning in his chips while the getting’s good.
“Rupert is 86. He’s looking toward setting up [his family],” one observer said. The industry is rapidly changing, and as the Disney deal currently values the 21st Century Fox assets at more than $66 billion, it’s probably never going to get better than that. Fox shareholders, including the Murdochs, could hold around 25 percent of a new mega-Disney, which will now be supremely positioned to face off with Netflix and other giants in the new media landscape.
The Murdochs got their start in the newspaper business, so it...
“Rupert is 86. He’s looking toward setting up [his family],” one observer said. The industry is rapidly changing, and as the Disney deal currently values the 21st Century Fox assets at more than $66 billion, it’s probably never going to get better than that. Fox shareholders, including the Murdochs, could hold around 25 percent of a new mega-Disney, which will now be supremely positioned to face off with Netflix and other giants in the new media landscape.
The Murdochs got their start in the newspaper business, so it...
- 12/14/2017
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
Now that Disney is purchasing 21st Century Fox, here’s what we know: $52.4 billion will change hands, the six-studio system will now be five, and Disney will have a serious arsenal for the 2019 launch of its over-the-top streaming services. Presuming that Disney convinces the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice that the union won’t violate existing antitrust laws, here’s a look at some of the merger’s biggest questions.
What Becomes of Fox’s Leadership?
The Disney/Fox merger comes on the same day that Disney/Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” hits multiplexes. Who from the Fox motion picture side will go to Disney (vice-chairman Emma Watts?) and who will be free to look for a new job (Fox chairman Stacey Snider?). Disney is happy with studio steward Alan Horn and his team.
With Snider’s ex-Universal president Scott Stuber running movies at Netflix,...
What Becomes of Fox’s Leadership?
The Disney/Fox merger comes on the same day that Disney/Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” hits multiplexes. Who from the Fox motion picture side will go to Disney (vice-chairman Emma Watts?) and who will be free to look for a new job (Fox chairman Stacey Snider?). Disney is happy with studio steward Alan Horn and his team.
With Snider’s ex-Universal president Scott Stuber running movies at Netflix,...
- 12/14/2017
- by Jenna Marotta and Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Anyone with an internet connection knows Disney officially bought 21st Century Fox today — but something none of us know yet is what the future holds for current Fox executives under their new roof at Cinderella’s Castle. Management at both companies were asked about exactly that this morning during their respective acquisition conference calls, when the answers varied from vague to kind of interesting. First, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger addressed whether Fox CEO James Murdoch would be given some sort of “ceremonial” or “strategic” role at the Mouse House. Also Read: Hulu Won't Morph Into Disney's New Streaming Service,...
- 12/14/2017
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Disney chairman and CEO Robert Iger on Thursday touted the $52.4 billion deal for 21st Century Fox assets in a morning analysts call shortly after the pact was announced, and he hinted at a future role in the combined entity for 21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch.
“James and I have had a lot of conversations about the future of these companies," Iger told analysts during a morning call. He said Murdoch had helped Disney through the recent acquisitions process and will have a hand in integrating the companies over the next few months.
"And during that period...
“James and I have had a lot of conversations about the future of these companies," Iger told analysts during a morning call. He said Murdoch had helped Disney through the recent acquisitions process and will have a hand in integrating the companies over the next few months.
"And during that period...
- 12/14/2017
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fox boss James Murdoch declined an opportunity to speak about his company’s talks to combine some of its film and TV assets with either Disney or Comcast, a pair of possible mergers which picked up more attention on Tuesday following a CNBC report. At Tuesday’s Ubs Global Media and Communications Conference, Murdoch shot down a moderator’s question about the “elephant in the room.” “It would be wrong to comment on market speculation. We always make a policy of not commenting on market speculation, what’s out there in the press or wherever,” he said. Also Read: Disney,...
- 12/5/2017
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch today declined to address reports of ongoing sale discussions with Disney. Asked at Ubs’ annual Global Media and Communications Conference in New York City to comment about the “elephant in the room” — reports of an imminent sale — Murdoch demurred. “It would be wrong to comment on market speculation, on what's out there in the press,” said Murdoch. “So no, there's nothing to add to that, other than the nothing that we've said so…...
- 12/5/2017
- Deadline
21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch today declined to address reports of ongoing sale discussions with Disney. Asked at Ubs’ annual Global Media and Communications Conference in New York City to comment about the “elephant in the room” — reports of an imminent sale — Murdoch demurred. “It would be wrong to comment on market speculation, on what's out there in the press,” said Murdoch. “So no, there's nothing to add to that, other than the nothing that we've said so…...
- 12/5/2017
- Deadline TV
21st Century Fox has reached a $90 million settlement over sexual-harassment claims.The company agreed to pay its shareholders $90 million to settle “derivative” claims against its executives and directors at Fox News, including the estate of Roger Ailes, acting CEO Rupert Murdoch, and his sons, and executives Lachlan and James Murdoch. (Reuters) 33rd Film Independent Spirit Awards nominate ‘Call Me By Your Name’ and ‘Get Out.’Lily Collins and Tessa Thompson unveiled the nominations for the 33rd Film Independent Spirit Awards at a press conference Nov. 21. “Call Me by Your Name,” “Get Out,” “Good Time,” and “Lady Bird” had the strongest showings during the nominations ceremony—and consequently are films to watch over the next few months. Director Ava DuVernay will be the 2018 ceremony’s Honorary Chair. (Backstage) Natalie Portman has ‘100 stories’ of harassment in Hollywood.At Vulture Fest L.A., the actor spoke candidly about how she has been reexamining...
- 11/24/2017
- backstage.com
21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch said Wednesday he didn’t the amount of Bill O’Reilly’s massive $32 million settlement for sexual harassment when the company renewed the host’s contract earlier this year. “It was news to me when we saw that number the other day,” Murdoch said at the Paley Center for Media International Council Summit in New York. James Murdoch says Bill O’Reilly’s $32 million sexual harassment settlement “was news to me” when the Nyt story came out. #PaleyIC — Jason Lynch (@jasonlynch) October 25, 2017 Also Read: Harvey Weinstein Accuser Hits Weinstein Company With $5 Million Lawsuit The New York Times reported.
- 10/25/2017
- by Sean Burch
- The Wrap
Former Fox News Channel host Bill O’Reilly spent the weekend taking issue with a New York Times report that he’d come to a $32 million settlement in regard to sexually harassing another Fox News personality. One of O’Reilly’s talking points: that no one at the network had ever complained to human resources about his behavior.
VideosBill O’Reilly to Matt Lauer: ‘I Never Mistreated Anyone’ at Fox News
“In the more than 20 years Bill O’Reilly worked at Fox News, not one complaint was filed against him with the Human Resources Department or Legal Department by a coworker,...
VideosBill O’Reilly to Matt Lauer: ‘I Never Mistreated Anyone’ at Fox News
“In the more than 20 years Bill O’Reilly worked at Fox News, not one complaint was filed against him with the Human Resources Department or Legal Department by a coworker,...
- 10/23/2017
- TVLine.com
As 21st Century Fox continues its pursuit of full control over European pay-tv group Sky, chairman James Murdoch won re-election today despite significant shareholder opposition. Nearly 22% of all shareholders, and more than 48% of independent ones, opposed Murdoch being allowed to continue in the post. Earlier this week, Fox said it was co-operating with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority, which is probing the proposed acquisition of the 61% that Fox doesn’t…...
- 10/12/2017
- Deadline TV
What's news: Stranger Things has created a surprise licensing business for Netflix as the streamer readies the series for season two. Plus: James Murdoch says he's "confident" about a Fox-Sky deal approval, Bob Greenblatt makes the case for why broadcast is "stronger than ever" and there's a new must-read about a con man in Hollywood's backyard. — Matthew Belloni, Erik Hayden and Jennifer Konerman
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- 9/13/2017
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For the second year in a row, one of Rupert Murdoch’s sons speaking at the Goldman Sachs Annual Communacopia Conference attacked the 90-day exclusive window movie theaters have for new releases — and supported a new premium video-on-demand system. Last year Fox CEO James Murdoch riled theater owners by attacking the “crazy hold-backs” they demand, drawing a sharp response from Nato’s John Fithian. Today the exec’s brother, Executive Chairman Lachlan Murdoch, carried the…...
- 9/13/2017
- Deadline TV
Last weekend’s white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia—and Donald Trump’s continued insistence on blaming the violence that broke out in the city on “many sides” as the week has gone on—has drawn the ire of yet another high-profile media figure, with Variety reporting that James Murdoch, CEO of 21st Century Fox, issued an internal memo today calling out the president, and pledging a $1 million donation to the Anti-Defamation League. Murdoch—the likely heir-apparent to his father, News Corp chairman Rupert Murdoch—has oversight over all of the properties in the Fox Entertainment Group, including Fox News.
In his memo to his employees today, Murdoch talked about the need to denounce Nazis, wherever they pop up. “I can’t even believe I have to write this,” he states. “Standing up to Nazis is essential; there are no good Nazis. Or Klansmen, or terrorists. Democrats, Republicans, and ...
In his memo to his employees today, Murdoch talked about the need to denounce Nazis, wherever they pop up. “I can’t even believe I have to write this,” he states. “Standing up to Nazis is essential; there are no good Nazis. Or Klansmen, or terrorists. Democrats, Republicans, and ...
- 8/18/2017
- by William Hughes
- avclub.com
21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch blasted Donald Trump in a memo sent Thursday to company employees, calling out the president for his tepid response to a deadly rally by neo-Nazis and white supremacists last weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia. “These events remind us all why vigilance against hate and bigotry is an eternal obligation — a necessary discipline for the preservation of our way of life and our ideals,” wrote Murdoch, the younger son of company founder Rupert Murdoch who assumed the CEO position in 2015. James Murdoch also pledged to personally donate $1 million to the Anti-Defamation League. Also Read: Trump...
- 8/18/2017
- by Itay Hod
- The Wrap
What's news: James Murdoch is the latest executive to criticize Trump for his reaction to Charlottesville. Plus: Ryan Kavanaugh gets hit with a fraud suit, Lucasfilm is developing an Obi-Wan Kenobi movie, Tina Fey appears on Weekend Update and Tom Cruise's thriller American Made is receiving mostly positive early reviews. — Matthew Belloni, Erik Hayden and Jennifer Konerman
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- 8/17/2017
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fox did not follow Disney’s lead last night in announcing new subscription streaming services for its content. But CEO James Murdoch told analysts today that he’s “very open minded about an independently priced, direct to consumer offering and we’re certainly mindful of what we see in the marketplace and how these things are progressing for other firms out there.” For now he remains open to having Fox content run on multiple platforms — especially traditional pay TV…...
- 8/9/2017
- Deadline
Fox did not follow Disney’s lead last night in announcing new subscription streaming services for its content. But CEO James Murdoch told analysts today that he’s “very open minded about an independently priced, direct to consumer offering and we’re certainly mindful of what we see in the marketplace and how these things are progressing for other firms out there.” For now he remains open to having Fox content run on multiple platforms — especially traditional pay TV…...
- 8/9/2017
- Deadline TV
Fox may generate an outsize portion of its profits from traditional pay-tv distributors who carry its popular channels, especially Fox News, but the company may eventually join fellow television behemoths CBS and Disney in launching a direct-to-consumer streaming service of its own, CEO James Murdoch said on Fox’s earnings call Wednesday afternoon. “We really have been focusing on the customer experience,” Murdoch said in response to a question on his thoughts on CBS and Disney‘s forthcoming streaming services, which the companies announced on their earnings calls Monday and Tuesday afternoon, respectively. “We remain very open-minded about an independently priced direct-to-consumer.
- 8/9/2017
- by Matt Pressberg
- The Wrap
Karen Bradley to make decision by 29 June.
Culture secretary Karen Bradley is to make a decision on 21st Century Fox’s £12bn takeover of Sky by the end of the month.
Bradley has received a report from Ofcom detailing whether the deal is in the public interest as well as a separate report from the regulator as to whether the directors of Fox were “fit and proper”.
She has also received a report from the Competition and Markets Authority (Cma).
Bradley will now make a decision by 29 June as to whether the deal can go ahead, with or without certain conditions,...
Culture secretary Karen Bradley is to make a decision on 21st Century Fox’s £12bn takeover of Sky by the end of the month.
Bradley has received a report from Ofcom detailing whether the deal is in the public interest as well as a separate report from the regulator as to whether the directors of Fox were “fit and proper”.
She has also received a report from the Competition and Markets Authority (Cma).
Bradley will now make a decision by 29 June as to whether the deal can go ahead, with or without certain conditions,...
- 6/21/2017
- ScreenDaily
Thirteen years. That’s how long it took for Fox News Channel to finally do something about Bill O’Reilly.
Bill O’Reilly is out as host of “The O’Reilly Factor,” disappearing in disgrace after 21 years at Fox News Channel. The host has been on vacation since last week, and now won’t be returning to the network’s lineup. “After a thorough and careful review of the allegations, the Company and Bill O’Reilly have agreed that Bill O’Reilly will not be returning to the Fox News Channel,” the network said in a statement released Wednesday.
He was the face of the world’s most powerful TV news outlet, which makes this a Really Big Deal. It finally sends a long-delayed message that sexual harassment shouldn’t be tolerated in the workplace, or anywhere.
But before you say “better late than never,” remember that it took 13 years...
Bill O’Reilly is out as host of “The O’Reilly Factor,” disappearing in disgrace after 21 years at Fox News Channel. The host has been on vacation since last week, and now won’t be returning to the network’s lineup. “After a thorough and careful review of the allegations, the Company and Bill O’Reilly have agreed that Bill O’Reilly will not be returning to the Fox News Channel,” the network said in a statement released Wednesday.
He was the face of the world’s most powerful TV news outlet, which makes this a Really Big Deal. It finally sends a long-delayed message that sexual harassment shouldn’t be tolerated in the workplace, or anywhere.
But before you say “better late than never,” remember that it took 13 years...
- 4/19/2017
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
The Murdoch Family sent Fox News staffers an internal memo on Wednesday, explaining their decision to fire Bill O’Reilly. Rupert, Lachlan and James Murdoch signed a note that called internal and external reviews of the sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior allegations against their “O’Reilly Factor” host “thorough and careful,” as well as “extensive.” “We have full confidence that the network will continue to be a powerhouse in cable news,” the Murdochs wrote in the email, which was obtained by TheWrap. Also Read: Bill O'Reilly Is Out at Fox News, Company Announces “We want to underscore our consistent commitment to fostering a work environment.
- 4/19/2017
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
The £11.7bn deal will be scrutinised by Ofcom and Cma.
Us media giant 21st Century Fox’s proposed £11.7bn takeover of UK broadcaster Sky Plc will be referred to media watchdog Ofcom and competition regulator Cma.
Addressing parliament today (Mar 16), culture secretary Karen Bradley recommended that the deal be looked at by the regulatory bodies.
She said: “I am of the view that it remains both important, given the issues raised, and wholly appropriate for me to seek comprehensive advice from Ofcom on these public interest considerations and from the Cma on jurisdiction issues.”
Ofcom will now have until May 16 to report back on whether Sky’s potential new owners would be ‘fit and proper’.
In a statement made on its website, 20th Century Fox said it was “confident” about the deal being sanctioned.
“21st Century Fox looks forward to working with UK authorities in their reviews of our proposed transaction to combine with Sky. We are confident...
Us media giant 21st Century Fox’s proposed £11.7bn takeover of UK broadcaster Sky Plc will be referred to media watchdog Ofcom and competition regulator Cma.
Addressing parliament today (Mar 16), culture secretary Karen Bradley recommended that the deal be looked at by the regulatory bodies.
She said: “I am of the view that it remains both important, given the issues raised, and wholly appropriate for me to seek comprehensive advice from Ofcom on these public interest considerations and from the Cma on jurisdiction issues.”
Ofcom will now have until May 16 to report back on whether Sky’s potential new owners would be ‘fit and proper’.
In a statement made on its website, 20th Century Fox said it was “confident” about the deal being sanctioned.
“21st Century Fox looks forward to working with UK authorities in their reviews of our proposed transaction to combine with Sky. We are confident...
- 3/16/2017
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
Jim Gianopulos is back in the Hollywood studio fold.
Gianopulos is set to run Paramount Pictures as chairman and CEO, tasked by parent company Viacom with righting the struggling studio following the recent departure of longtime Paramount chief Brad Grey. He will step into the new post on April 3, Viacom CEO Bob Bakish announced Monday in an email to Viacom employees.
Gianopulos will arrive on the Melrose lot less than a year after exiting 20th Century Fox Film, which he chaired for 16 years before Stacey Snider was named his successor by Lachlan and James Murdoch. When leaving Fox, the...
Gianopulos is set to run Paramount Pictures as chairman and CEO, tasked by parent company Viacom with righting the struggling studio following the recent departure of longtime Paramount chief Brad Grey. He will step into the new post on April 3, Viacom CEO Bob Bakish announced Monday in an email to Viacom employees.
Gianopulos will arrive on the Melrose lot less than a year after exiting 20th Century Fox Film, which he chaired for 16 years before Stacey Snider was named his successor by Lachlan and James Murdoch. When leaving Fox, the...
- 3/8/2017
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With 21st Century Fox's £11.7B ($14.3B) takeover of Sky looming, James Murdoch claimed the imminent acquisition would be a boon for the UK creative sector and would have no negative bearing on media plurality. It is, perhaps, a rather unsurprizing sell from the Fox CEO who touched down in London on Thursday to speak at the Deloitte Enders Media & Telecoms 2017 and Beyond conference, as the deal still risks scrutiny by British competition authorities and Ofcom, the media…...
- 3/2/2017
- Deadline TV
Megyn Kelly is saying goodbye.
The 46-year-old journalist bid farewell to her loyal viewers on Tuesday's episode of The Kelly File, after news broke earlier in the day that she was leaving Fox for NBC News.
Exclusive: Megyn Kelly Dishes on Why She Cut Her Hair, and It Has Nothing to Do With Donald Trump
"Finally tonight, a personal and professional note, from me to you. After more than a dozen years at Fox News, I have decided to pursue a new challenge," she began her heartfelt message.
"This was a tough decision for me, because I love this show, our staff, my crew, my colleagues here at Fox, and you, those who write me the lovely handwritten notes, asking about my kids, and even those who -- very rarely -- complain on Twitter about our coverage after our show, or a presidential debate," she added, commenting on Donald Trump's famous attack against her after she moderated...
The 46-year-old journalist bid farewell to her loyal viewers on Tuesday's episode of The Kelly File, after news broke earlier in the day that she was leaving Fox for NBC News.
Exclusive: Megyn Kelly Dishes on Why She Cut Her Hair, and It Has Nothing to Do With Donald Trump
"Finally tonight, a personal and professional note, from me to you. After more than a dozen years at Fox News, I have decided to pursue a new challenge," she began her heartfelt message.
"This was a tough decision for me, because I love this show, our staff, my crew, my colleagues here at Fox, and you, those who write me the lovely handwritten notes, asking about my kids, and even those who -- very rarely -- complain on Twitter about our coverage after our show, or a presidential debate," she added, commenting on Donald Trump's famous attack against her after she moderated...
- 1/4/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
After a tenure of more than 12 years on Fox News, Megyn Kelly is ready to move on to NBC News.
It was announced on Tuesday that Kelly will join the NBC family later in 2017, anchoring what the network has described as “a new one-hour daytime program that she will develop closely with NBC News colleagues.”
Read More: 2017, The Year of ‘The Leftovers’… Plus 9 Other, Less Exciting TV Shows To Look Forward To
In a statement posted on her official Facebook page, the 46-year-old journalist writes, “Over a dozen years ago I started at Fox News in a job that would change my life. Now, I have decided to end my time at Fnc, incredibly enriched for the experiences I’ve had. I have agreed to join NBC News, where I will be launching a new daytime show Monday through Friday, along with a Sunday evening news magazine program. I will...
It was announced on Tuesday that Kelly will join the NBC family later in 2017, anchoring what the network has described as “a new one-hour daytime program that she will develop closely with NBC News colleagues.”
Read More: 2017, The Year of ‘The Leftovers’… Plus 9 Other, Less Exciting TV Shows To Look Forward To
In a statement posted on her official Facebook page, the 46-year-old journalist writes, “Over a dozen years ago I started at Fox News in a job that would change my life. Now, I have decided to end my time at Fnc, incredibly enriched for the experiences I’ve had. I have agreed to join NBC News, where I will be launching a new daytime show Monday through Friday, along with a Sunday evening news magazine program. I will...
- 1/3/2017
- by Yoselin Acevedo
- Indiewire
Megyn Kelly has a high profile new gig.
The longtime Fox News journalist is leaving the network to take on a new role at NBC News, Et can confirm. As part of the multi-year agreement, Kelly will host her own daytime news program, anchor a Sunday evening news show and take part in special political programming and other breaking news coverage.
Kelly said she will miss her colleagues at Fox in a statement on Facebook.
Watch: Exclusive: Megyn Kelly Dishes on Why She Cut Her Hair, and It Has Nothing to Do With Donald Trump
"Over a dozen years ago I started at Fox News in a job that would change my life," she wrote. "Now, I have decided to end my time at Fnc, incredibly enriched for the experiences I've had. ... While I will greatly miss my colleagues at Fox, I am delighted to be joining the NBC News family and taking on a new challenge...
The longtime Fox News journalist is leaving the network to take on a new role at NBC News, Et can confirm. As part of the multi-year agreement, Kelly will host her own daytime news program, anchor a Sunday evening news show and take part in special political programming and other breaking news coverage.
Kelly said she will miss her colleagues at Fox in a statement on Facebook.
Watch: Exclusive: Megyn Kelly Dishes on Why She Cut Her Hair, and It Has Nothing to Do With Donald Trump
"Over a dozen years ago I started at Fox News in a job that would change my life," she wrote. "Now, I have decided to end my time at Fnc, incredibly enriched for the experiences I've had. ... While I will greatly miss my colleagues at Fox, I am delighted to be joining the NBC News family and taking on a new challenge...
- 1/3/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Fox News’ Megyn Kelly is leaving the cable network that made her a star and taking a gig at NBC, the Peacock Net announced Tuesday, confirming a report from The New York Times.
Per the official press release, Kelly “will become anchor of a new, one-hour daytime program that she will develop closely with NBC News colleagues.” That broadcast will air Monday through Friday.
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Kelly also will helm a Sunday evening news magazine, as well as participate in NBC...
Per the official press release, Kelly “will become anchor of a new, one-hour daytime program that she will develop closely with NBC News colleagues.” That broadcast will air Monday through Friday.
RelatedBill O’Reilly Hasn’t Read Megyn Kelly’s Book, Says ‘I’m Not Interested in Making My Network Look Bad’
Kelly also will helm a Sunday evening news magazine, as well as participate in NBC...
- 1/3/2017
- TVLine.com
FuboTV is the latest skinny bundle that’s about to get a lot fatter. The soccer-focused streaming TV company announced Wednesday that it will be adding multiple sports and general interest channels as part of a new product set to launch in January. FuboTV has signed affiliate agreements with several networks, including NBCUniversal, Fox and NBA TV, and will incorporate channels such as Fox Sports 1, E! and NBA TV into a streaming live TV bundle with more than 70 channels that will carry an introductory price of $34.99 a month. Also Read: Fox's James Murdoch: 'Streaming Business Is Much, Much Better'.
- 12/14/2016
- by Matt Pressberg
- The Wrap
Bid from Rupert Murdoch-controlled Us outfit values Sky at £18.5bn.
Us media giant 21st Century Fox has made a takeover bid for Sky Plc, valuing the UK broadcaster at £18.5bn.
Fox, which already owns a 39.1% stake in Sky, is controlled by media mogul Rupert Murdoch
Sky Plc released the following statement:
“The Independent Directors of Sky Plc note today’s share price increase, and announce that Sky has received an approach from 21st Century Fox, Inc.
“After a period of negotiation, the Independent Directors of Sky and 21st Century Fox have reached agreement on an offer price of £10.75 per share in cash, less the value of any dividends subsequently paid by Sky.
“However, certain material offer terms remain under discussion and there can be no certainty that an offer will be made by 21st Century Fox, nor as to the terms of any such offer.”
Sky shares jumped 32% following the announcement.
Earlier this year...
Us media giant 21st Century Fox has made a takeover bid for Sky Plc, valuing the UK broadcaster at £18.5bn.
Fox, which already owns a 39.1% stake in Sky, is controlled by media mogul Rupert Murdoch
Sky Plc released the following statement:
“The Independent Directors of Sky Plc note today’s share price increase, and announce that Sky has received an approach from 21st Century Fox, Inc.
“After a period of negotiation, the Independent Directors of Sky and 21st Century Fox have reached agreement on an offer price of £10.75 per share in cash, less the value of any dividends subsequently paid by Sky.
“However, certain material offer terms remain under discussion and there can be no certainty that an offer will be made by 21st Century Fox, nor as to the terms of any such offer.”
Sky shares jumped 32% following the announcement.
Earlier this year...
- 12/9/2016
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
James Murdoch is a big fan of streaming television — and his viewers should be too. The 21st Century Fox CEO touted the still-emerging alternative delivery system Monday morning at the 44th annual Ubs Global Media & Communications Conference. “The streaming environment is a better environment for consumers in terms of user experience for scripted programming, and also really a better business environment for us in terms of monetization,” the son of Rupert Murdoch and brother of Lachlan Murdoch said during his one-on-one interview, which took place very early on in the three-day New York City event. Also Read: Fox's Winter TCA Change.
- 12/5/2016
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
On Monday, 21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch gave his father an "A+" in handling Fox News after the departure of Roger Ailes, saying Rupert Murdoch "rolled up his sleeves and kept the show on the road."
Speaking at the Ubs 44th Annual Global Media and Communications Conference, Murdoch didn't specifically talk about the sexual harassment allegations that led to Ailes' departure last July, but he did allude to what happened by speaking how a transition had to occur quickly at the cable news network.
"I think we did a good job in acting decisively," Murdoch told investors, adding that...
Speaking at the Ubs 44th Annual Global Media and Communications Conference, Murdoch didn't specifically talk about the sexual harassment allegations that led to Ailes' departure last July, but he did allude to what happened by speaking how a transition had to occur quickly at the cable news network.
"I think we did a good job in acting decisively," Murdoch told investors, adding that...
- 12/5/2016
- by Eriq Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fox CEO James Murdoch isn’t the only studio owner pushing hard to offer new movies to home viewers in the period when theaters insist on showing them exclusively. Warner Bros. also considers it an “imperative” to “offer consumers more choices earlier,” studio chief Kevin Tsujihara told an investor gathering today. “We’re having very constructive conversations with the exhibitors for the first time that we’ve had in a long time,” he told Credit Suisse’s Technology, Media…...
- 11/29/2016
- Deadline
This endless political season has been very good to CNN and Fox News, elevating ratings and revenues, and even expectations of higher license fees in coming negotiations. But is it possible, as we finally pick a president, that the inevitable post-election decline in interest in the news channels will become permanent? Is this the last time these networks will matter to the larger cultural conversation?
The media universe is busy restructuring everywhere and news audiences already were among the oldest (and least attractive to advertisers) on cable TV, a business already buffeted by cord-cutters and cord-nevers. Is it even possible these channels will matter in four years? I don’t see it.
That said, this election has been great for the Sort-Of-All-News, Definitely-All-The-Time networks, or at least for CNN and Fox News (MSNBC continues to bring up the rear). CNN, for instance, finally beat Fox last month in a crucial ratings demographic,...
The media universe is busy restructuring everywhere and news audiences already were among the oldest (and least attractive to advertisers) on cable TV, a business already buffeted by cord-cutters and cord-nevers. Is it even possible these channels will matter in four years? I don’t see it.
That said, this election has been great for the Sort-Of-All-News, Definitely-All-The-Time networks, or at least for CNN and Fox News (MSNBC continues to bring up the rear). CNN, for instance, finally beat Fox last month in a crucial ratings demographic,...
- 11/7/2016
- by David Bloom
- Tubefilter.com
Shareholders of European pay TV giant Sky on Thursday voted in favor of all board members standing for re-election, including 21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch, who serves as chairman, but Murdoch only got 71.55 percent of the shareholder vote in his support. That includes support from largest shareholder Fox, which controls a stake of more than 39 percent in Sky, which operates in the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Austria and Italy. Murdoch's shareholder support dropped sharply from recent years with 28.45 percent of the shareholder vote cast against his re-election on Thursday. At Sky's 2015
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- 10/13/2016
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In an unusual break from tradition, AMC Theatres president and CEO Adam Aron is blasting his own trade organization for comments made about 21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch. Earlier this week, National Association of Theater Owners president John Fithian took Murdoch to task after Murdoch suggested during an investor's conference that theatrical windows imposed by cinema owners can be "crazy" in terms of a movie's delay in being available for home viewing. AMC, along with thousands of other theater circuits, is a Nato member. "Fox and its distribution team have long been and continue to be trusted and valued
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- 9/23/2016
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Updated with MPAA statement below: Fox CEO James Murdoch needs to “take some time to learn how [the movie business] works,” National Association of Theatre Owners CEO John Fithian says today in a note to Deadline, picking up a gauntlet that Murdoch threw down yesterday. On Friday, the MPAA’s Chris Dodd weighed in the issue, saying, “It is unfortunate that Mr. Murdoch's productive point about innovation provoked such a strong reaction from the National Association of Theatr…...
- 9/23/2016
- Deadline
Even as they have weathered turmoil at their Fox News Channel, Rupert Murdoch and his sons James and Lachlan saw their pay increase significantly in 2016, according to a filing that 21st Century Fox made with the SEC on Friday morning. The numbers showed that executive chairman Rupert Murdoch made $34.6 million, compared to the $27.9 million that he brought in during fiscal 2015, when he also was CEO of the company. That’s a 24 percent increase. James Murdoch, who is now the CEO, took home $26.4 million, compared to the $15.1 million that he made in 2015 when he was...
- 9/23/2016
- by Brian Flood
- The Wrap
21st Century Fox executive chairman Rupert Murdoch saw his annual compensation rise almost 25% compared with fiscal-year 2015, with a total package of $34.6 million. He made $27.9 million in 2015, when he also was CEO. His son James Murdoch, in his first year as the new CEO, was at $26.4 million. That’s a big bump from a year ago, when as co-coo he made $15.1 million. The news came this morning via the company’s SEC filing and ahead of its annual meeting of stockholders…...
- 9/23/2016
- Deadline TV
21st Century Fox executive chairman Rupert Murdoch saw his annual compensation rise almost 25% compared with fiscal-year 2015, with a total package of $34.6 million. He made $27.9 million in 2015, when he also was CEO. His son James Murdoch, in his first year as the new CEO, was at $26.4 million. That’s a big bump from a year ago, when as co-coo he made $15.1 million. The news came this morning via the company’s SEC filing and ahead of its annual meeting of stockholders…...
- 9/23/2016
- Deadline
Update: The CEO and president of AMC Entertainment has waded into the spat between the head of the theatre owners’ lobby group Nato and 21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch.
Adam Aron on Friday told The Hollywood Reporter that “carefully considered reform is always worth evaluating” and took Nato to task for what he called “condescending and gratuitous” remarks aimed at Murdoch.
Previous Story: National Association Of Theatre Owners (Nato) chief John Fithian has delivered a stinging rebuke following comments by the 21st Century Fox CEO about “crazy hold-backs”.
The head of the theatre owner’s lobby group (pictured) responded after Murdoch spoke at an investor conference in Manhattan this week.
“We have to think about these crazy hold-backs that theatre owners put in place — these blackout periods,” said Murdoch.
“A customer really doesn’t care that there’s this National Association Of Theatre Owners that wants members to have exclusive access to films for about 90 days...
Adam Aron on Friday told The Hollywood Reporter that “carefully considered reform is always worth evaluating” and took Nato to task for what he called “condescending and gratuitous” remarks aimed at Murdoch.
Previous Story: National Association Of Theatre Owners (Nato) chief John Fithian has delivered a stinging rebuke following comments by the 21st Century Fox CEO about “crazy hold-backs”.
The head of the theatre owner’s lobby group (pictured) responded after Murdoch spoke at an investor conference in Manhattan this week.
“We have to think about these crazy hold-backs that theatre owners put in place — these blackout periods,” said Murdoch.
“A customer really doesn’t care that there’s this National Association Of Theatre Owners that wants members to have exclusive access to films for about 90 days...
- 9/23/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Media boss talks frankly at an industry conference about his film studio’s box-office malaise, and takes aim at restrictive practices by cinema distributors
James Murdoch, the CEO of media conglomerate 21st Century Fox has criticised his own film studio for its “failure” and that “fundamentally, we have to make better movies”.
Murdoch was speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia conference and, in remarks quoted by the Hollywood Reporter, he addressed the difficulties faced by his film division, 20th Century Fox, after a series of poor box-office performances, including Ice Age: Collision Course and Independence Day: Resurgence.
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James Murdoch, the CEO of media conglomerate 21st Century Fox has criticised his own film studio for its “failure” and that “fundamentally, we have to make better movies”.
Murdoch was speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia conference and, in remarks quoted by the Hollywood Reporter, he addressed the difficulties faced by his film division, 20th Century Fox, after a series of poor box-office performances, including Ice Age: Collision Course and Independence Day: Resurgence.
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- 9/22/2016
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
Twenty-First Century Fox CEO James Murdoch said the executive changes at its movie studio were driven by a string of poor box office performances, echoing statements that his brother, Fox Executive Co-Chairman Lachlan Murdoch, made last week. “ acknowledge failures where they are,” Murdoch said at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia conference in New York. “We have not been as consistent as we wanted to be — as we had been historically.” In his remarks at the three-day event, Murdoch explained that the moves at 20th Century Fox, which saw Chairman Jim Gianopulos depart earlier than expected this month and Stacey Snider replace him,...
- 9/21/2016
- by Matt Pressberg
- The Wrap
Jim Gianopulos has served as chairman-ceo of 20th Century Fox film for 16 years, longer than any of his counterparts currently in charge of the five other major Hollywood studios. That enviable run ends Sept. 1 when Gianopulos will be succeeded by his co-chairman, Stacey Snider. The change at the top was considered internally to be a power play orchestrated by Lachlan and James Murdoch — one that Gianopulos didn't see coming as the siblings take control of the empire shaped by their father, Rupert Murdoch. Despite some box-office misfires this year, Fox has enjoyed a lengthy period
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- 8/24/2016
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Twentieth Century Fox Film confirmed on Tuesday that the executive will replace Jim Gianopulos as chairman and CEO earlier than expected.
While it was originally thought Gianopulos would step down when his contract expired on June 30, 2017, the timeline has been brought forward as the 25-year studio veteran opted to leave sooner.
21st Century Fox executive chairman Lachlan Murdoch and CEO James Murdoch moved quickly to instal Snider on September 1 to “lead the studio into its next chapter”.
Snider will oversee all areas of the film studio, including the five production divisions, global marketing and distribution and home entertainment.
She arrived at Fox in November 2014 as co-chairman after eight years as co-chairman and CEO of DreamWorks Studios. Prior to that she had served as chairman of Universal Pictures and president of TriStar Pictures.
“We are incredibly grateful to Jim for his many contributions to our film business over his storied career at the studio and wish him much...
While it was originally thought Gianopulos would step down when his contract expired on June 30, 2017, the timeline has been brought forward as the 25-year studio veteran opted to leave sooner.
21st Century Fox executive chairman Lachlan Murdoch and CEO James Murdoch moved quickly to instal Snider on September 1 to “lead the studio into its next chapter”.
Snider will oversee all areas of the film studio, including the five production divisions, global marketing and distribution and home entertainment.
She arrived at Fox in November 2014 as co-chairman after eight years as co-chairman and CEO of DreamWorks Studios. Prior to that she had served as chairman of Universal Pictures and president of TriStar Pictures.
“We are incredibly grateful to Jim for his many contributions to our film business over his storied career at the studio and wish him much...
- 8/23/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Fox film worldwide president of marketing and distribution Paul Hanneman is leaving the studio after deciding not to renew his contract, sources say. The plan is for the Hanneman to stay in the job until October. His pending departure comes as Stacey Snider takes the reins of the studio from outgoing 20th Century Fox Film chairman-ceo Jim Gianopulos, a reorganization orchestrated by Lachlan and James Murdoch, 21st Century Fox's executive chairman and CEO, respectively. Even before the succession plan was announced, Hanneman's new contract proposed by Gianopulos and Snider would have seen him revert to president of international distribution.
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- 8/19/2016
- by Pamela McClintock, Kim Masters
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The most powerful man in TV news is in trouble, and may soon lose his job. Meanwhile, network coverage of the political conventions has been carved down to an hour a night, a symptom of much diminished ambitions and indifferent ratings. Jon Stewart’s heirs couldn’t pull an Emmy nomination in a category that Comedy Central dominated for a decade. And of course viewership everywhere in TV news is settling downward, quickly.
Yes, it’s a complicated time to be in the business of TV news (or, as Stewart called his show, "fake news"). Perhaps the more interesting question as these sources of news all fade into history alongside Edgar R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite is what happens next? In what feels like an inflection point in the history of the business, who will be the faces of news in the future, if any?
Increasingly, if you’re looking...
Yes, it’s a complicated time to be in the business of TV news (or, as Stewart called his show, "fake news"). Perhaps the more interesting question as these sources of news all fade into history alongside Edgar R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite is what happens next? In what feels like an inflection point in the history of the business, who will be the faces of news in the future, if any?
Increasingly, if you’re looking...
- 7/21/2016
- by David Bloom
- Tubefilter.com
It was James Murdoch’s cold calculation that ended the hand-wringing debate: Whither Fox News and its $1.2 billion in annual profits without Roger Ailes, no small concern of his older brother Lachlan and their father, Rupert? "Ailes is 76 and unhealthy, so how much longer could he last anyway?" the younger Murdoch is said to have asked, and to have argued: Since they would lose Ailes soon enough anyway, why not turn lemons into lemonade and get credit for kicking him out for being a sexist pig? Among the things his father, hardly an advocate for women in
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- 7/20/2016
- by Michael Wolff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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