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Tim Heidecker Takes the Helm at InfoWars in The Onion's Satirical Takeover
culture28 days ago

Tim Heidecker Takes the Helm at InfoWars in The Onion's Satirical Takeover

Tim Heidecker debuted as The Onion’s creative director and host of a takeover livestream for InfoWars, signaling a satirical rebranding after Alex Jones’s legal setback. In a spoof of Jones, Heidecker declared victory, teased future InfoWars offerings (including outrageous bits like drinking “blood curated from the forsaken” and products such as Piss-to-Gold), referenced a mock alliance between Satan and God, and even had a Trump impersonation call in to congratulate him, signaling a bold, irreverent pivot for the controversial outlet.

via Rolling Stone|
#alex-jones#culture#infowars
Infowars Closes Studio as Court-Driven Shutdown Paralyzes Operations
business29 days ago

Infowars Closes Studio as Court-Driven Shutdown Paralyzes Operations

Alex Jones says Infowars has stopped broadcasting and shuttered its Austin studio after a court-appointed receiver ordered eviction, with the site showing 'Off Air' and it unclear whether the shutdown was by Jones or the receiver. The move comes amid a paused licensing deal to The Onion for Infowars IP as Sandy Hook defamation judgments loom, and the receiver seeks to monetize the assets while litigation continues in Texas courts.

via Bloomberg Law News|
#alex-jones#business#free-speech-systems
The Onion Licenses Infowars, Triggering a Shirtless Tirade from Alex Jones
celebrity1 month ago

The Onion Licenses Infowars, Triggering a Shirtless Tirade from Alex Jones

The Onion will license Infowars as a digital platform and comedy network for about $81,000 per month, a move that follows Jones’s 2022 bankruptcy and billion-dollar Sandy Hook judgment. Jones stormed the Infowars set shirtless to protest the deal, calling it defamation, while The Onion’s Tim Heidecker teases a parody-forward relaunch aimed at funding Sandy Hook families; Jones says he’ll continue his show under his own name and may appeal the licensing decision.

via The Daily Beast|
#alex-jones#celebrity#infowars
Shirtless Alex Jones Fights The Onion’s Infowars Takeover
business1 month ago

Shirtless Alex Jones Fights The Onion’s Infowars Takeover

Infowars founder Alex Jones livestreams shirtless to denounce The Onion’s licensing deal to acquire Infowars’ brand and IP as part of the brand’s bankruptcy process. The Onion would pay $81,000 a month for six months (with an option to extend) and Tim Heidecker is attached as Infowars’ creative director; the deal still requires court approval, after Jones’ defamation lawsuits helped drive Infowars into bankruptcy.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#alex-jones#bankruptcy#business
The Onion Plans a Satirical Takeover of Infowars With Tim Heidecker At The Helm
culture1 month ago

The Onion Plans a Satirical Takeover of Infowars With Tim Heidecker At The Helm

The Onion has struck a licensing deal to relaunch Infowars as a comedy site under its leadership, with Tim Heidecker named as creative director. Global Tetrahedron will license Infowars.com for $81,000 a month for six months (with an option to renew), pending approval from a Texas judge. Jones reacted angrily on social media, while lawyers for the Sandy Hook families say the deal could significantly undermine his platform. If approved, the Onion-backed Infowars would feature parody content and a rebranded online presence following a two-year effort to seek justice for the families.

via Rolling Stone|
#alex-jones#culture#infowars
media1 month ago

The Onion eyes Infowars takeover via licensing deal, with Tim Heidecker onboard

The Onion is close to finalizing a licensing deal to take over Infowars, paying $81,000 per month to the site’s bankruptcy administrator after a previous bid was blocked; Tim Heidecker will join Infowars as creative director, and proceeds from merch will go to Sandy Hook families, with a Texas judge’s approval still required to complete the arrangement.

via Politico|
#alex-jones#infowars#licensing
Bankruptcy Judge Halts The Onion's Infowars Acquisition
business1 year ago

Bankruptcy Judge Halts The Onion's Infowars Acquisition

A Texas bankruptcy judge has rejected The Onion's $1.75 million bid to purchase InfoWars, owned by Alex Jones, in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy auction. The decision followed a dispute with a higher $3.5 million bid from a Jones-affiliated company, which argued the process was biased. The Onion's bid, supported by Sandy Hook families owed damages by Jones, was deemed insufficient by the judge, who instructed a reassessment of the auction process. The Onion expressed disappointment and plans to continue pursuing the acquisition.

via Block Club Chicago|
#alex-jones#bankruptcy#business
Judge Blocks The Onion's Attempt to Acquire Infowars
business1 year ago

Judge Blocks The Onion's Attempt to Acquire Infowars

A Texas bankruptcy judge has blocked The Onion's acquisition of InfoWars, citing issues with the sealed bidding process that did not maximize returns for creditors. The Onion had bid $7 million, partly funded by money awarded to Sandy Hook families from their lawsuit against InfoWars founder Alex Jones. Despite the setback, The Onion's parent company, Global Tetrahedron, plans to continue pursuing the acquisition to transform InfoWars into a platform for humor.

via The Verge|
#alex-jones#bankruptcy#business
business1 year ago

Judge Blocks The Onion's Bid to Acquire Infowars

A bankruptcy judge has rejected The Onion's bid to acquire Alex Jones' Infowars in a bankruptcy auction, citing issues with the auction process. The satirical news site had planned to relaunch Infowars after winning the bid last month, following a $1.4 billion defamation judgment against Jones in favor of Sandy Hook families. The Onion offered $1.75 million, but a company linked to Jones bid $3.5 million. The decision disappointed both The Onion and the Sandy Hook families, who seek accountability from Jones.

via Deadline|
#alex-jones#bankruptcy#business
Court Blocks The Onion's Bid to Acquire Infowars
law1 year ago

Court Blocks The Onion's Bid to Acquire Infowars

A US bankruptcy judge has rejected The Onion's bid to purchase Alex Jones's Infowars, citing a lack of competitive bidding in the auction process. The Onion's bid was supported by families of Sandy Hook victims, who previously won a $1.5 billion defamation lawsuit against Jones for spreading false conspiracy theories about the 2012 school shooting. The judge noted a "good-faith error" in the auction process and suggested it should have been reopened to encourage more bids.

via BBC.com|
#alex-jones#bankruptcy#infowars
Judge Blocks The Onion's Attempt to Acquire Infowars
business1 year ago

Judge Blocks The Onion's Attempt to Acquire Infowars

A bankruptcy judge has blocked The Onion's bid to purchase Alex Jones' Infowars, citing concerns over the auction process that allegedly left money on the table. The Onion's $7 million bid, backed by Sandy Hook families, was challenged by Jones and his affiliates, who criticized the auction's fairness. Despite the ruling, The Onion and the families remain determined to hold Jones accountable for his actions. The judge has ordered a reassessment of the auction process, but it's unclear what will happen next for Infowars.

via CNN|
#alex-jones#auction#bankruptcy
Judge Denies The Onion's Attempt to Acquire Infowars
legal1 year ago

Judge Denies The Onion's Attempt to Acquire Infowars

A federal bankruptcy judge rejected The Onion's bid to acquire Alex Jones' Infowars, citing flaws in the auction process and a failure to maximize value for creditors, including families of Sandy Hook victims. The decision marks a rare win for Jones, who owes over a billion dollars in damages for defamation. The judge criticized the auction's lack of transparency and the trustee's decision to cancel a live auction, leading to insufficient offers from both The Onion and a business affiliate of Jones.

via NPR|
#alex-jones#bankruptcy#infowars
Elon Musk's X Fights for Control of Infowars Social Accounts
technology1 year ago

Elon Musk's X Fights for Control of Infowars Social Accounts

Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly Twitter, is contesting the sale of Infowars' X accounts to The Onion, asserting that X owns all accounts on its platform. This legal move comes amid Infowars' bankruptcy proceedings, where its assets are being liquidated to pay damages to Sandy Hook victims' families. Musk's intervention raises questions about his motives, especially given his past actions to restore Infowars' accounts and his criticism of The Onion. The legal filing emphasizes that users only have a non-exclusive license to their accounts, not ownership.

via Futurism|
#elon-musk#infowars#social-media