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Following suit of its rivals, streamer Peacock said Thursday that most feature films from sister company Universal Filmed Entertainment Group could debut exclusively on Peacock as early as 45 days after their theatrical release. The big caveat: Event pics including next year’s Jurassic World and Minions installments, or Christopher Nolan’s 2023 film, aren’t expected to be part of the 45-day Read More …
The bill, the Platform Accountability and Transparency Act, would allow independent researchers to submit proposals to the National Science Foundation. If the requests are approved, social media companies would be required to provide the necessary data subject to certain privacy protections. Source: Senators unveil bipartisan bill requiring social media giants to open
Round Hill Music‘s Music Royalty Fund Two vehicle has acquired the music publishing catalog of legendary producer, writer, musician, music supervisor, music publisher and DJ John ‘Jellybean’ Benitez. The catalog which includes worldwide hits by Madonna, Whitney Houston, Snap, Will Smith and Nas among others. Source: Round Hill Music acquires publishing catalog of Jellybean Benitez Read More …
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On Tuesday, the Senate voted 68 to 31 to confirm Jessica Rosenworcel’s re-appointment to the Federal Communications Commission, putting her in place to be the first permanent chair of the agency under President Biden. Rosenworcel will also be the first female chair in the 86-year history of the FCC. Source: Jessica Rosenworcel confirmed by Senate to Read More …