The Wakeup

By The Wakeup

The latest Hollywood + Media Business news to know each Weekday Morning in under 10 minutes (usually).... more

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July 09, 2020 7/9/20: Fall Movie release changes, Oprah + NYT + Lionsgate, SPOTIFY to Russia, INSTAGRAM changes to your comments section, Shep Smith to CNBC, WONDER YEARS returns. ish.
Thu July 9, 2020 HEADLINES:Follow THE WAKEUP on LinkedIn.Movie release date changes in Sept/Oct.Ryan Gosling WOLFMAN movie gets a director at UNI.Oprah partners with NYT 1619 project to produce TV/Movie/Docu at Lionsgate.New TV projects at SHO, BET+ and ViacomCBS.ABC and NBC dip into the programming vaults.INSTAGRAM gives you greater control over your comments section.SPOTIFY’s first major territory expansion in 16 months.Shepard Smith comes to CNBC. Joy Reid takes former Hardball slot on MSNBC.CBS takes UEFA Champions League soccer from Turner this Summer.HBOMax makes International expansion hire.Another Celebrity Divorce in covid times.AMY SCHUMER docuseries premieres on HBOMax.NETFLIX “Umbrella Academy” S2 trailer.GERARD WAY “Here Comes the End” on Spotify.Buy ATHLETIC BREWING here ;
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July 08, 2020 7/8/20: COMEDY CENTRAL pivots to GenZ, Matt Weiner to FX, Michael Bay begins LA film production, NIELSEN lays off 3500, PEACOCK to emphasize free AVOD version
Wed July 8, 2020 HEADLINES:
Follow THE WAKEUP on LinkedIn.
Big changes, new projects at Comedy Central.
THANDIE NEWTON Vulture interview.
Matt Weiner series at FX.
Spectrum Originals still alive.
Focus Features buys DeNiro + James Gray movie for $15mil.
Michael Bay starts film production in LA.
Bethany Frankel to launch podcast.
Bateman, Arnett, and Hayes to launch different podcast.
NIELSEN lays of 3500 people.
US based TIK TOK competitor goes big in India.
PEACOCK preview at Variety.
STATELESS trailer, debuts on Netflix today.
Jersey movie theater owners keepin' it Jersey.
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July 08, 2020 7/8/20: COMEDY CENTRAL pivots to GenZ, Matt Weiner to FX, Michael Bay begins LA film production, NIELSEN lays off 3500, PEACOCK to emphasize free AVOD version
Wed July 8, 2020 HEADLINES:Follow THE WAKEUP on LinkedIn.Big changes, new projects at Comedy Central.THANDIE NEWTON Vulture interview.Matt Weiner series at FX.Spectrum Originals still alive.Focus Features buys DeNiro + James Gray movie for $15mil.Michael Bay starts film production in LA.Bethany Frankel to launch podcast.Bateman, Arnett, and Hayes to launch different podcast.NIELSEN lays of 3500 people.US based TIK TOK competitor goes big in India.PEACOCK preview at Variety.STATELESS trailer, debuts on Netflix today.Jersey movie theater owners keepin' it Jersey.Buy ATHLETIC BREWING here.Email the podcast, it's free! [email protected]
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July 07, 2020 7/7/20: SiriusXM to buy STITCHER, Brad Pitt boards Sony’s BULLET TRAIN, New head of SIMON & SCHUSTER, the Hamilton effect on DISNEY+ Subs, Colin Kapernick signs DISNEY deal
Tue July 7, 2020 HEADLINES:
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NETFLIX “Kissing Booth 2” trailer; renews + ends DEAD TO ME.
Brad Pitt joins BULLET TRAIN movie with DEADPOOL 2 director.
DISNEY signs Kapernick.
APPLETV signs Maurice Sendak.
WARNER MUSIC + Imagine Entertainment deal.
A3 Artists launches a lit division with Paradigm vets.
SIRIUS XM to buy STITCHER.
New SIMON & SCHUSTER Publisher.
The $ numbers behind HAMILTON driven Disney+ downloads this weekend.
KIMMEL guest hosts begin.
RIP Ennio Morricone, Charlie Daniels.
Buy ATHLETIC BREWING here ;
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July 07, 2020 7/7/20: SiriusXM to buy STITCHER, Brad Pitt boards Sony’s BULLET TRAIN, New head of SIMON & SCHUSTER, the Hamilton effect on DISNEY+ Subs, Colin Kapernick signs DISNEY deal
Tue July 7, 2020 HEADLINES:Follow THE WAKEUP on LinkedIn here. Please and thank you.NETFLIX “Kissing Booth 2” trailer; renews + ends DEAD TO ME.Brad Pitt joins BULLET TRAIN movie with DEADPOOL 2 director.DISNEY signs Kapernick.APPLETV signs Maurice Sendak.WARNER MUSIC + Imagine Entertainment deal.A3 Artists launches a lit division with Paradigm vets.SIRIUS XM to buy STITCHER.New SIMON & SCHUSTER Publisher.The $ numbers behind HAMILTON driven Disney+ downloads this weekend.KIMMEL guest hosts begin.RIP Ennio Morricone, Charlie Daniels.Buy ATHLETIC BREWING here ;Email me at [email protected]
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July 06, 2020 7/6/20: NETFLIX + Pharrell...again, Nick Cordero RIP, WGA + Studios Agreement, 3 Celebrity divorces, Strahan / Sara / Keke done?
Mon July 6, 2020 HEADLINES:
NETFLIX + Pharrell team up on reality docu-series.
WGA comes to agreement with Studios on new deal.
Strahan, Sara and Keke (likely) cancelled
3 Celebrity Divorce announcements.
Kacey Musgraves “Happy and Sad” on Spotify.
Buy ATHLETIC BREWING here
Email [email protected] with news or cookie recipes involving chocolate.

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July 06, 2020 7/6/20: NETFLIX + Pharrell...again, Nick Cordero RIP, WGA + Studios Agreement, 3 Celebrity divorces, Strahan / Sara / Keke done?
Mon July 6, 2020 HEADLINES:NETFLIX + Pharrell team up on reality docu-series.WGA comes to agreement with Studios on new deal.Strahan, Sara and Keke (likely) cancelled 3 Celebrity Divorce announcements.Kacey Musgraves “Happy and Sad” on Spotify.Buy ATHLETIC BREWING hereEmail [email protected] with news or cookie recipes involving chocolate.
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July 03, 2020 7/3/20: CONAN moves to a theater, CNN ratings record, High level departure at REFINERY29, TV series renewals and cancellations, New things to watch this weekend.
Fri July 3, 2020 Headlines:
NETFLIX and HULU renewals.
RIVERDALE spinoff over at TheCW.
FOX to shoot all of their Spring pilots. Eventually.
VIACOM reboots Another aughts animated series.
Michael Bay produced movie gets DO NOT WORK from SAG AFTRA.
Zachary Levi… NFL Quarterback.
CONAN to begin taping in a theater.
Cable News networks set records.
Another departure at REFINERY 29.
FSS Feed - New TV and Movie options this weekend.
Stream Zac Brown Band "Homegrown" on Spotify.
Buy ATHLETIC BREWING here.

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July 03, 2020 7/3/20: CONAN moves to a theater, CNN ratings record, High level departure at REFINERY29, TV series renewals and cancellations, New things to watch this weekend.
Fri July 3, 2020 Headlines:NETFLIX and HULU renewals.RIVERDALE spinoff over at TheCW.FOX to shoot all of their Spring pilots. Eventually.VIACOM reboots Another aughts animated series.Michael Bay produced movie gets DO NOT WORK from SAG AFTRA.Zachary Levi… NFL Quarterback.CONAN to begin taping in a theater.Cable News networks set records.Another departure at REFINERY 29.FSS Feed - New TV and Movie options this weekend.Stream Zac Brown Band "Homegrown" on Spotify.Buy ATHLETIC BREWING here.
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July 02, 2020 7/2/20: BEAVIS + BUTT-HEAD return...to Comedy Central, NETFLIX lands Sorkin movie, PELOTON + Roku, PEACOCK buys Viacom TV shows, APPLE TV lands Will Smith movie, LA Times Food Editor resigns.
Thu July 2, 2020 HEADLINES:
BEAVIS AND BUTTHEAD return!
MAD MEN’s new streaming home.
PEACOCK buys crapload of TV shows from VIACOM library.
NETFLIX buys Sorkin movie from PAR.
Will Smith movie to APPLE TV+.
Peloton App + Roku = Roku stock + 10%
Walmart Parking lots = Drive-In movie theaters.
Fox News anchor fired for sexual harassment.
LA TIMES Food Editor resigns.
Spotify releases couple-based subscription deal.
Lenny Kravitz "Always On the Run".
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FAQs about The Wakeup:

How many episodes does The Wakeup have?

The podcast currently has 291 episodes available.