“We join millions of NFL fans who are thrilled to see NFL Network and NFL RedZone back on Dish and Sling TV in time for the 2020 NFL season,” said Hans Schroeder, executive vice president and chief operating officer of NFL Media, in a statement. “Our goal is to provide NFL fans everywhere the opportunity to view award-winning coverage of America’s favorite sport and DISH and SLING TV are important partners in that mission.” … [Read more...] about NFL, Dish Strike New Carriage Contract After Nearly Three Months of Haggling
Media
‘Tenet’ Hits $200 Million Globally, Despite Lackluster U.S. Box Office
Elsewhere, Sony’s romantic comedy “The Broken Hearts Gallery” opened to $1.125 million from 2,204 screens over the weekend. Given the challenging environment, the studio called that number “terrific.” Sony acquired the film for $8 million, so it doesn’t need to reach blockbuster levels to turn a profit. “The Broken Hearts Gallery” — directed by Natalie Krinsky and executive produced by Selena Gomez — was generally well received by critics and moviegoers. It stars Geraldine Viswanathan as a 20-something New Yorker who creates an art gallery with mementos from past relationships. … [Read more...] about ‘Tenet’ Hits $200 Million Globally, Despite Lackluster U.S. Box Office
Taylor Swift Will Sing ‘Betty’ on ACM Awards, Her First Performance on a Country Show in Seven Years
ACM Awards Add a Blake Shelton/Gwen Stefani Duet and Carrie Underwood's Salute to the Great Women of Country ACM Awards Add a Blake Shelton/Gwen Stefani Duet and Carrie Underwood's Salute to the Great Women of Country Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Lizzo Win Big at 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards Global Citizen, HeadCount Enlist Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Usher, DJ Khaled, Billy Porter for Voter Registration Campaign … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift Will Sing ‘Betty’ on ACM Awards, Her First Performance on a Country Show in Seven Years
China Box Office: ‘Mulan’ Is No Hero With $23 Million Debut
Industry players say that Disney may have chosen to put aside the levity and musical numbers of the original animated film for this live-action adaptation in an attempt to appeal to Chinese audiences. Ironically, by Sunday, ticket sales for China’s homegrown “The Eight Hundred” — a similarly humorless, patriotic war film — had already exceeded those for “Mulan.” … [Read more...] about China Box Office: ‘Mulan’ Is No Hero With $23 Million Debut
India’s Modi faces turbulent session as Parliament reopens
Lawmakers will wear masks and sit in seats separated by transparent plastic sheets while in Parliament and sessions will be shortened among other health protocols to guard against the virus. Opposition parties have protested one action: the canceling of Question Hour, when lawmakers ask questions to ministers and hold them accountable for the functioning of their ministries. … [Read more...] about India’s Modi faces turbulent session as Parliament reopens
