I wrote about how the delayed Paramount-WBD deal could mean an exec poaching season, interviewed Furious showrunner Liz Meriwether, and I wrote about Netflix’s latest viewership data dump and the industry debate over the streamer’s binge model. I’m lesley.goldberg@theankler.com
Happy Trade Deadline weekend to those who celebrate. I’m patiently waiting to see if my beloved Dodgers will keep “ruining baseball” by landing two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.
Today, I’m looking at Disney’s first move to unload some of its linear networks — and what the deal says about the future price of cable assets. I’m also examining the growing win-win trend of co-exclusive streaming rights and spotlighting an increasingly rare find: an original series from a first-time creator who followed a fascinating path to success.
Now, today’s info-packed TV in 3:
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