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new EW article on TCM (8-7-23)
Posted: August 7th, 2023, 12:03 pm
by 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
Re: new EW article on TCM (8-7-23)
Posted: August 7th, 2023, 12:51 pm
by Cinemaspeak59
ziggy6708a wrote: ↑August 7th, 2023, 12:03 pm
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.
Re: new EW article on TCM (8-7-23)
Posted: August 7th, 2023, 5:42 pm
by jimimac71
Billion Dollar Barbie. Whoda Thunk?
Re: new EW article on TCM (8-7-23)
Posted: August 7th, 2023, 6:43 pm
by txfilmfan
ziggy6708a wrote: ↑August 7th, 2023, 12:03 pm
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.