They are called micro dramas — vertically filmed, under minute-long clips that together are often movie-length soap operas. But instead of waiting weeks to find out, it takes just minutes for the plots of series to unfold. - NPR
“A Hollywood writer-director was arrested Tuesday on charges that he swindled $11 million from Netflix for a sci-fi show that never aired, instead steering the cash toward cryptocurrency investments and a series of lavish purchases that included a fleet of Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari.” - AP
The 88-year-old host has taken a buyout offer from WAMU, the DC-based NPR outlet where she started her radio career as a volunteer producer in 1973 and, in 1979, began hosting the arts program Kaleidoscope, which became the more wide-ranging Diane Rehm Show in 1984. - The Washington Post (MSN)
“A White House statement said the order would ‘ensure taxpayers are no longer on the hook for radical propaganda’, and included quotes from politicians and right-wing media criticising the broadcaster. VOA, still primarily a radio service, … says it currently reaches hundreds of millions of people globally each week. - BBC
At the heart of the stunning decision appears to be Disney boss Bob Iger’s determination to avoid the wrath of Trump and the MAGA movement, which has put the entertainment giant in their crosshairs, rather than standing by the company’s creatives. - Status News
Joe Russo, director of Avengers: Endgame and some other things you might have heard of or seen in the company of many other people, said, “Popular films were winning Oscars before the mid ’90s, then Weinstein started mudslinging campaigns.” - Variety
Classic Looney Tunes show are now gone from Warner Bros’ Max, though some remain on Warner Bros’ channels for kids. But otherwise, that’s all, folks. - Vulture
And the U.S., mired in political drama every day, rejoices. Star Jason Sudeikis said the folksy character will be coaching a women’s team in season 4. - The New York Times
The broadcaster admits no liability in the settlement (of course). The four women “argued they were discriminated against because of their sex and age, were victimised because of union membership and for bringing previous equal pay claims.” - BBC
But perhaps there’s a missing link in some actors' and directors’ minds. After all, "if an actor doesn't like working with a particular stunt person, they suggest getting a better one — not that the job shouldn't exist.” - CBC
Mayor Steven Meiner has asked the City Council to terminate the lease of, and end a $40,000 grant to, nonprofit movie theater O Cinema after it screened the documentary No Other Land, about life in a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank. - Deadline
The Legislature’s appropriations committee voted unanimously to reject the line in the Governor’s budget cutting $3.61 million — 65% of the network’s total general funds — to South Dakota Public Broadcasting. - USA Today
According to SAG-AFTRA, a recent proposal submitted by the major video game makers was filled with “alarming loopholes that will leave our members vulnerable to A.I. abuse.” - The Wrap
