Episodes

  • Studio Signal — Week Ahead, Sunday, April 12, 2026

    Studio Signal — Week Ahead, Sunday, April 12, 2026
    Apr 12 2026
    Today's M&E intelligence briefing from Kai Rivers. Sunday, April 12, 2026.
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    4 mins
  • Studio Signal — Weekly Wrap-Up, Saturday, April 11, 2026

    Studio Signal — Weekly Wrap-Up, Saturday, April 11, 2026
    Apr 11 2026
    This week, we break down the chaotic Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger saga, the massive box office success of Universal's 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie', and the Department of Justice's game-changing antitrust investigation into the NFL's media rights.
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    4 mins
  • Studio Signal — Friday, April 10, 2026

    Studio Signal — Friday, April 10, 2026
    Apr 10 2026
    Today's M&E intelligence briefing from Kai Rivers. Friday, April 10, 2026.
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    5 mins
  • Studio Signal — Thursday, April 9, 2026

    Studio Signal — Thursday, April 9, 2026
    Apr 9 2026
    The Department of Justice launches a major antitrust investigation into the NFL's media deals. We also cover Amazon's new film franchise based on the 'Gods of the Game' book series and Pink's upcoming hosting gig at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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    4 mins
  • Studio Signal — Wednesday, April 8, 2026

    Studio Signal — Wednesday, April 8, 2026
    Apr 8 2026
    Paramount's C-suite is in turmoil as President Jeff Shell is ousted amid talks of a Warner Bros. Discovery mega-deal, while Disney questions the future of its billion-dollar 'Avatar' franchise and the acclaimed comedy 'Hacks' wraps its final season.
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    5 mins
  • Studio Signal — Tuesday, April 7, 2026

    Studio Signal — Tuesday, April 7, 2026
    Apr 7 2026
    Today's M&E intelligence briefing from Kai Rivers. Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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    5 mins
  • Studio Signal — Monday, April 6, 2026

    Studio Signal — Monday, April 6, 2026
    Apr 6 2026
    David Ellison's Skydance secures $24 billion from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds for his Warner Bros. Discovery bid, potentially reshaping Hollywood ownership. Also, the Writers Guild reaches a surprise four-year deal with AMPTP, averting another strike, and Super Mario Galaxy dominates the box office.
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    5 mins
  • Studio Signal — Sunday, April 5, 2026

    Studio Signal — Sunday, April 5, 2026
    Apr 5 2026
    Universal and Illumination's 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' shatters box office records with a massive $372.5 million global opening. Plus, star Jack Black joins the Saturday Night Live 5-Timers Club while its U.K. spinoff struggles with a steep ratings decline.
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    5 mins