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ViacomCBS is the first major Hollywood studio to speak out against Georgia’s voter integrity law, claiming without citing evidence that the legislation intended to fight voter fraud actually impedes the “equal right to vote.” The media conglomerate, which owns Paramount Pictures and the CBS network, stopped short of endorsing the left’s demands to boycott the state. In a statement posted to Twitter, ViacomCBS said that it opposes the new law and will work to promote an “open and fair voting system” through its programming and partnerships with activist groups. “We unequivocally believe in the importance of all Americans having an equal right to vote and oppose the recent Georgia voting rights law or any effort that impedes the ability to exercise this vital constitutional right,” the company said. “Increasing voter access and civic engagement is one of ViacomCBS’ core social impact pillars and we will continue to educate the public on the importance of an open and fair voting … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS Slams Georgia Voter Integrity Law, Claims It Impedes ‘Equal Right to Vote’

Roku has acquired the long-running home improvement series This Old House , including the TV studio behind the show and all episodes of This Old House and Ask This Old House . The acquisition comes as the streaming entertainment company seeks to beef up its free, ad-supported Roku Channel as competition heats up from Tubi, Amazon’s IMDb TV, and other free streaming options. In January, Roku acquired the distribution rights to the defunct Quibi’s library of 75 shows and documentaries, giving Roku customers exclusive access to Quibi content. Roku said the executive team behind This Old House will join the company, including This Old House Ventures CEO Dan Suratt. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Past seasons of This Old Hous e and Ask This Old House are currently available for free on The Roku Channel. Episodes from the current seasons will stream on-demand after they air on local PBS stations. “As the top-rated home improvement program in … [Read more...] about Roku Acquires ‘This Old House’ for Its Own Free, Ad-Supported Streaming Library

Hundreds of business leaders are voicing concern over proposed tax hikes in New York that they say would jeopardize the state’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. In a letter to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Andrew Cuomo Schumer to recommend three Black lawyers to head US attorney offices in NY New York State Assembly Speaker tests positive for COVID-19 Governor races to test COVID-19 response, Trump influence MORE (D) and the state’s top Democratic lawmakers, the executives express “alarm” over the possibility the state will “enact the largest spending and tax increases in the state’s history.” “We believe the current budget proposals will jeopardize New York’s recovery from the economic crisis inflicted by COVID-19,” the lawmakers wrote. ADVERTISEMENT The leaders, who include ViacomCBS CEO Robert Bakish, JPMorgan Case & Co. Chair Jamie Diamond and Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman, said that members of their workforces have moved out of New York … [Read more...] about Business leaders warn of consequences to proposed New York tax hikes

(CBS Local)- The investment in soccer continued Thursday for ViacomCBS as CBS Sports and Lega Serie A announced that Paramount+ and CBS Sports will be the new exclusive home to Italian top league soccer in the U.S. The deal includes the rights to the Serie A Championship, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana. Paramount+ will be home to more than 400 live matches each season through 2024 including all 380 Serie A matches, 25 Coppa Italia matches including all from the fourth knockout round on and the Supercoppa Italian match each year featuring the winners of Serie A and Coppa Italia. Select matches will also be broadcast on linear television through CBS Sports Network. READ MORE: Whether Buying Or Selling, Danny Ainge Has To Do Something At Deadline “We are building critical mass in soccer, and the addition of Serie A, Coppa Italia and the Supercoppa Italiana is another major step in the expansion of CBS Sports’ extensive lineup of live soccer coverage on Paramount+ and … [Read more...] about CBS Sports And Paramount+ Now Exclusive Home Of Italy’s Serie A In United States

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) is using the left’s outrage over Georgia’s voter integrity law as an opportunity to tempt Hollywood studios away from the Peach State, touting his own state’s tax credits for movie and TV productions. In a letter to studios obtained by the Wall Street Journal , Gov. Phil Murphy described Georgia’s new law as “un-American” and an attempt to restrict voting access. “I’ve watched the recent decisions coming from the Georgia State House with disappointment. Restricting the right to vote is more than just wrong, it’s un-American,” he wrote. “These voting restrictions have thrust Georgia into the national spotlight, with the vast majority seeing the State’s decision as an attack on people of color by a Governor and Legislature willing to do anything to stay in power.” He also promoted New Jersey’s 30 percent tax credit on film projects, which is roughly equivalent to Georgia’s tax incentives. The governor also highlighted a 40 percent subsidy … [Read more...] about New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Tempts Hollywood Studios Away from Georgia, Citing Voter Integrity Law