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media2 years ago•1 min saved

"Jeff Zucker's RedBird IMI Acquires Stake in 'The Morning Show' Producer Media Res"

Jeff Zucker, the former president of CNN, is making a strategic investment in Media Res, an independent studio known for producing "The Morning Show" on Apple TV+. This move marks Zucker's first foray into scripted programming since his tenure at NBCUniversal and is part of his broader ambitions to create a media empire with his venture company, RedBird IMI. Zucker plans to join the studio's board, offering guidance while Media Res CEO Michael Ellenberg maintains majority ownership. RedBird IMI, backed by RedBird Capital and an investment fund from Emirati royal Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan, has also invested in various other media ventures since Zucker's departure from CNN.

via The New York Times|

##investment #jeffzucker

entertainment2 years ago•20 min saved

"25 Years of 'The Sopranos': The Show That Redefined Television"

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of "The Sopranos," the article reflects on how the series, created by David Chase, revolutionized television by breaking the traditional rules of the medium. The show's bold storytelling, including its protagonist's complex morality, paved the way for a new era of TV dramas that allowed for more creative freedom, complex characters, and darker, more nuanced narratives. This shift influenced subsequent iconic series and expanded the scope of what could be explored in television, ultimately leading to a more diverse range of prestige TV shows.

via Rolling Stone|

##davidchase #entertainment