The industry looks at Disney with envy… It is a highly successful and unique strategy, well-executed and hard to duplicate. — Reif Cohen, speaking to
LaunchJon Stewart joins David Axelrod on “The Axe Files”
On May 9th, 2016, the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics (IOP) welcomed former Daily Show host Jon Stewart for a special live taping of
LaunchPresident Obama’s complete remarks at the 2016 White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Courtesy of C-SPAN, here are President Obama’s remarks at the 2016 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, in which he skewered himself, the Republican Party, and Democratic
LaunchTonight is Barack Obama’s last White House Correspondents’ Dinner as President
Tonight, the White House Correspondents’ Association is hosting its annual star-studded dinner, which is both affectionately and derisively referred to as #NerdProm on social media.
LaunchJean Enersen, Dennis Bounds, and Jeff Renner say goodbye to KING5
Yesterday was the last day on the job for KING5’s Jean Enersen, Dennis Bounds, and Jeff Renner, the station’s best known personalities. Their work and
LaunchA roundup of mass media coverage of Bernie Sanders’ visit to the Evergreen State
Today, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders embarked on a grand tour of the Evergreen State, holding big rallies in Vancouver, Seattle, and Spokane. Here is
LaunchWhat happens to journalists when no one wants to print their words anymore?
“As newsrooms disappear, veteran older reporters are being forced from the profession. That’s bad for journalism — and democracy,” writes Dale Maharidge.
LaunchSNL’s Weekend Update: The many amazing impressions of Jay Pharoah
In this Saturday Night Live clip, the extremely talented Jay Pharoah showcases his many spot-on impressions of black comedians… brilliantly spoofing Katt Williams, Chris Rock,
LaunchTrump’s message resonating with — and mobilizing — white supremacists
“Intentionally or not, Donald Trump’s remarks are resonating with — and mobilizing — white supremacists, many of whom have traditionally refrained from participating in the political process. He has their support, whether he wants it or not,” writes Jonathan Mahler.
LaunchJohn Oliver destroys Donald Trump on “Last Week Tonight”
John Oliver destroys Donald Trump on “Last Week Tonight”
LaunchChris Rock pulls no punches in Academy Awards opening monologue
Hollywood is racist, but it’s not the racist that you’ve grown accustomed too. Hollywood is sorority racist. It’s like, “We like you Rhonda, but you’re
LaunchWatch Tillamook’s new ad: Goodbye, big food. Hello, real food.
The Pacific Northwest-based Tillamook County Creamery Association has unveiled a new ad touting its fare as a healthier alternative to conventionally-made dairy products, which can
LaunchVice President Joe Biden to participate in 2016 Oscars telecast, White House says
Vice President Joe Biden and Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden will be guests of the Academy for Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for tomorrow evening’s
LaunchJohn Oliver tackles voting in the United States on “Last Week Tonight”
John Oliver tackles voting in the United States on “Last Week Tonight”
Launch“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” will be published as eighth Potter book
The script for a forthcoming theatrical Harry Potter production announced two years ago will be published this summer as the eighth book in the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling’s publishers have announced. The play and the novelization of it will reveal more about Harry’s past, including the lives of his parents James and Lily. However, it is not a prequel, as it is set nineteen years after the epilogue of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
LaunchLarry David, Bernie Sanders team up for latest episode of SNL
A highlight of last night’s SNL was this sketch, which paired Larry David and Bernie Sanders together as emigrants coming to America’s shores.
LaunchBernie Sanders to appear on Saturday Night Live
Via MSNBC: “Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders plans to take a break from the campaign trail in New Hampshire to appear on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” this weekend, a campaign aide told NBC News. Details of the appearance are still being worked out, but the show has not confirmed the senator’s cameo.”
LaunchHollywood betting big on remakes and sequels over the next few years
Disney has four more “Star Wars” movies on the way, along with “Frozen 2,” a two-part “Avengers: Infinity War” and a reboot of the Indiana
LaunchDarth Trump: Listen to The Donald’s voice dubbed over Vader’s in a series of scenes from Star Wars
It’s Darth Trump! Listen to The Donald’s voice dubbed over Vader’s in a series of scenes from the original Star Wars trilogy (A New Hope,
LaunchAdvisory council condemns “misguided” KPLU sale, calls out PLU for “misleading, “flatly incorrect” statements
The University’s assertion that it now cannot afford to allow KPLU to continue using a facility whose construction KPLU listeners and supporters funded is breathtakingly
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