Episodes

  • Studio Signal — Wednesday, April 22, 2026

    Studio Signal — Wednesday, April 22, 2026
    Apr 22 2026
    The conversation at the NAB Show shifts from single products to AI-driven ecosystems from companies like Grass Valley and Blackmagic. We also break down Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna and the last-minute antitrust lawsuit from DirecTV that's putting the integration on hold.
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    5 mins
  • Studio Signal — Tuesday, April 21, 2026

    Studio Signal — Tuesday, April 21, 2026
    Apr 21 2026
    We explore the AI-powered production platforms dominating the NAB Show and the high-stakes debate over David Zaslav’s future at Warner Bros. Discovery. Plus, we break down Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser’s ambitious new transmedia franchise, Absurdverse.
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    4 mins
  • Studio Signal — Monday, April 20, 2026

    Studio Signal — Monday, April 20, 2026
    Apr 20 2026
    Today's M&E intelligence briefing from Kai Rivers. Monday, April 20, 2026.
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    5 mins
  • Studio Signal — Week Ahead, Sunday, April 19, 2026

    Studio Signal — Week Ahead, Sunday, April 19, 2026
    Apr 19 2026
    We break down the weekend in entertainment, from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's box office dominance and surprise Coachella guests to Disney's teased re-release of Avengers: Endgame. Then, we look ahead to the N.A.B. Show in Las Vegas and the massive buzz around Artificial Intelligence.
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    6 mins
  • Studio Signal — Weekly Wrap-Up, Saturday, April 18, 2026

    Studio Signal — Weekly Wrap-Up, Saturday, April 18, 2026
    Apr 18 2026
    We break down the growing regulatory pushback against media consolidation, from the blocked Nexstar-Tegna merger to scrutiny of Live Nation. Plus, we explore why personality-driven content is king as Netflix signs Brian Williams and Hulu acquires several popular video podcasts.
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    5 mins
  • Studio Signal — Friday, April 17, 2026

    Studio Signal — Friday, April 17, 2026
    Apr 17 2026
    We explore theater owners' post-CinemaCon optimism amid the Paramount-Skydance drama, Hulu's savvy acquisition of video podcasts like 'Handsome', and Disney+'s record-setting K-drama hit 'Perfect Crown'.
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    5 mins
  • Studio Signal — Thursday, April 16, 2026

    Studio Signal — Thursday, April 16, 2026
    Apr 16 2026
    Today's M&E intelligence briefing from Kai Rivers. Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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    4 mins
  • Studio Signal — Wednesday, April 15, 2026

    Studio Signal — Wednesday, April 15, 2026
    Apr 15 2026
    Democratic Senators urge courts to scrutinize Live Nation's DOJ settlement amid concerns over antitrust enforcement. We also cover the Producers Guild's new toolkit designed to help make the business case for sustainability on set.
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    5 mins