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Rupert Murdoch’s real-life succession drama is underway in a Nevada courtroom. What might happen next?

A unique court case is getting under way in Nevada this week. At stake is the future of the Murdoch empire. The case, which begins on September 17 local time, is scheduled to run (in secret) for two weeks, and sometime after that the Reno Nevada County Probate Commissioner will…

The Conversation

Meet Rupert Murdoch’s nepo babies fighting for control of dad’s multibillion-dollar media empire

The patriarch of Fox and News Corp. appears to have chosen a favorite.

Fortune

'Deadpool & Wolverine' Set To Dominate Summer Box Office

'Deadpool & Wolverine' directed by Shawn Levy merges iconic characters in a highly anticipated summer blockbuster, promising a thrilling cinematic experience.

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Can Lachlan Murdoch rein in scandal-hit Fox as 2024 election looms?

With cable news in a death spiral, Fox Corp facing potentially crippling lawsuits, and dad Rupert Murdoch stepping back, Lachlan will have a full inbox of challenges in his new role as head of the family empire, Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK

Disney execs consider radical shake-up as crisis hits centenary celebrations

Can Bob Iger make the House of Mouse sparkle again, despite its waning cinema clout, and the huge cost of keeping up with Netflix?

The Guardian - UK

As Rupert Murdoch retires, a look into succession drama that roiled his family and inspired HBO hit

Like Logan Roy in the HBO drama "Succession," Murdoch encouraged his children to compete to be his successor.

Fortune

Lachlan Murdoch: how Rupert Murdoch’s 'laid back' eldest son went from exile to successor

Known as the ‘Kendall Roy’ of the Murdoch family, Lachlan Murdoch has become Rupert Murdoch’s definite successor. But how did he get here?

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Who’s who in Rupert Murdoch’s family as he hands over Fox empire to son Lachlan

Rupert Murdoch has stepped down as chairman of Fox News and News Corp, naming his son Lachlan Murdoch as his successor

The Independent UK

Lachlan Murdoch: The heir apparent to father Rupert’s media empire who was groomed for top job from childhood

Lachlan Murdoch was groomed as father Rupert’s successor from childhood, writes Bevan Hurley

The Independent UK

Who are Rupert Murdoch's children? What to know about the media magnate's successor and family

Media magnate Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as the leader of both Fox News’ parent company and his News Corp media holdings, with his son, Lachlan, set to take his place

The Independent UK

Real-life Succession: Who’s who in Rupert Murdoch’s family as he hands over Fox empire to his son

Rupert Murdoch has stepped down as chairman of Fox News and News Corp, naming his son Lachlan Murdoch as his successor

The Independent UK

Rupert Murdoch stepping down as Fox and News Corp chair, with son Lachlan taking over – as it happened

Media mogul told staff he was leaving after seven decades and ‘take on different roles’

The Guardian - US

20th Century Fox logo: a history

How the entertainment studio's branding has changed throughout the years.

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National Geographic lays off all of its staff writers

National Geographic has laid off all its staff writers, leaving the venerable, award-winning magazine to be pieced together by editors and freelancers.

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Bob Iger admits Disney+ exclusivity error in streaming wars

Last month, Disney reported its first Disney+ subscriber loss since the platform launched, dropping 2.4 million subscribers in the final three months of 2022.

Los Angeles Times

Disney got ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Avatar.’ But some now see the Fox deal as a mistake

LOS ANGELES — Will history judge Walt Disney Co.'s $71.3 billion purchase of 21st Century Fox a success?

Reuters

Former Fox execs conspired to bribe FIFA officials, prosecution witness says

An Argentine businessman testified on Wednesday that two former 21st Century Fox executives and a sports marketing company conspired with him to bribe South American soccer officials and secure lucrative broadcasting rights.

The Conversation

Welcome to Chippendales: why the Disney brand won't be harmed by provocative programming

A true crime series about male strippers, arson and murder-for-hire, marketed with lines like “Women get horny!” and “Blood will spill”? It’s safe to say that Disney+ isn’t the most obvious destination for a show like Welcome to Chippendales.

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Disney board: Peltz lacks 'skills and experience', offers no 'strategic' ideas

Disney also revealed that Peltz's campaign for a board seat had a surprise backer: Marvel chairman Isaac Perlmutter.

Reuters

Former Fox execs in Brooklyn court as FIFA corruption case kicks off

A criminal case against two former 21st Century Fox executives and a sports marketing company accused of bribing South American soccer officials to obtain lucrative broadcasting rights will reveal "a culture of corruption," a prosecutor told a jury in a Brooklyn federal court on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

The UK reined in Rupert Murdoch. Why can’t we stop Vincent Bolloré in France?

The billionaire is poised to gobble up titles like Paris Match and publisher Hachette. Europe must intervene to uphold media freedom

Los Angeles Times

Disney is not what it was when Bob Iger left. Does he have the magic touch to turn it around?

Bob Iger's return to the Walt Disney Co. was greeted with glee by Wall Street and Hollywood's creative community. His 15-year tenure leading Disney — which included the landmark acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox — made the industry believe he had an almost magic touch.

The Guardian - UK

Murdoch’s succession: who wins from move to reunite Fox and News Corp?

Deal would seal legacy with favoured heirs, but markets question whether companies should merge in the first place

Los Angeles Times

Murdoch moves to reunite companies that own Fox News and the Wall Street Journal

Three years after selling much of 21st Century Fox to Walt Disney, Rupert Murdoch is exploring reuniting his U.S news companies, bringing titles like the Wall Street Journal and Fox News under one umbrella.

Benzinga

Who Wins The Streaming War? Netflix Will 'Thrive' But Others Won't Make It, Disney Vet Says

Bob Iger led The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) from 2005 to 2020 as CEO. During his 15 years at the helm, he oversaw the company through several large acquisitions (Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, 21st Century Fox) and also orchestrated the launch of the Disney+ streaming platform.

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