Television

"Somebody recently put it as not realistic, but authentic," said Debora Cahn, creator of "The Diplomat." "And I think that's the right way to describe the goal."

According to veteran showrunner Erik Oleson, the industry is experiencing a contraction after peaking.

Critic Emily Nussbaum explores the costs and radio roots of reality TV in her latest book, "Cue the Sun!"

Georgia's controversial film production tax credits have helped it become the "Hollywood of the South." That means the state needs trained production staff.

Media companies are leaning more into digital assets like streaming as advertisers continue to shy away from investing in broadcast television.

Comcast was unable to reach a deal this week on carriage with the owner of 18 regional sports networks.

States are making tax-break offers that producers can't refuse.

Paramount says it'll continue several experiments it began in response to strike-related production shutdowns last year — because they had proven successful at cutting costs.

"It is eerily similar to a regular production wrap," says Kenya Morgan. "Only, as I coined it last week, this is the rehearsal wrap."

Since Fox bought the ad-supported streaming service in 2020, growth has been like a "rocket ship," says Tubi CEO Farhad Massoudi.