new EW article on TCM (8-7-23)

[ziggy6708a]

What's going on at TCM?
Insiders detail the fight to protect the network — and why it matters

After devastating layoffs, intense industry backlash, and a reversal of fortunes, what actually happened at Turner Classic Movies — and what’s next?

By Maureen Lee Lenker August 07, 2023 at 11:00 AM EDT

https://ew.com/tv/tcm-insiders-detail-f ... s-network/
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some interesting & supposedly hopeful info towards the end

[Cinemaspeak59]

What's going on at TCM?
Insiders detail the fight to protect the network — and why it matters

After devastating layoffs, intense industry backlash, and a reversal of fortunes, what actually happened at Turner Classic Movies — and what’s next?

By Maureen Lee Lenker August 07, 2023 at 11:00 AM EDT

https://ew.com/tv/tcm-insiders-detail-f ... s-network/
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some interesting & supposedly hopeful info towards the end

Thanks for this. Hopefully all the goodwill WB is enjoying from Barbie's success trickles down to TCM.

[jimimac71]

Billion Dollar Barbie. Whoda Thunk?

[txfilmfan]

What's going on at TCM?
Insiders detail the fight to protect the network — and why it matters

After devastating layoffs, intense industry backlash, and a reversal of fortunes, what actually happened at Turner Classic Movies — and what’s next?

By Maureen Lee Lenker August 07, 2023 at 11:00 AM EDT

https://ew.com/tv/tcm-insiders-detail-f ... s-network/
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some interesting & supposedly hopeful info towards the end

Well we now have some idea how much money TCM spends on programming (i.e., acquiring rights for broadcast) vs. what it takes in from cable/satellite companies in revenue. It's not a whole lot, comparatively. They've been using TCM as a predictable profit center.