Another year, another crossroads for the content business. As buyers and sellers gather in Cannes this week for Mipcom, change is in the air yet again on both sides of the Atlantic.
In the U.S., the largest media conglomerates are all in rebuilding mode, even the mighty Disney. The Europe and the U.K., on the other hand, the sense of opportunity is palpable as the largest streamers (think Netflix, Amazon, Disney+ and Max) fight to compete on a global scale that has opened up doors for non-English language content.
Watch out, Santa Claus -- there's a new mythical creature making his entrance on The Santa Clauses! Tracy Morgan is joining Tim Allen and the cast of Disney+'s holiday series, and ET is exclusively revealing the first look at the Emmy Award nominee all dressed up in his Easter best.
The series' first season picked up after the events of The Escape Clause, on the brink of Scott Calvin's (Allen) 65th birthday. The father of three realizes that he's losing his magical touch and that it's about time for him to retire.
Former Footballers' Wives actress Susie Amy is dating Mel B's ex, Max Beesley. The pair had managed to keep their new relationship under wraps until they were spotted enjoying a luxury weekend at Champneys health spa in Hampshire, where they were joined by Max's good friend Robbie Williams. "I have never seen Susie look so happy," one friend said. "She and Max can't get enough of each other at the moment.
Tennis superstar Caroline Wozniacki is engaged again ... to another athlete!
The former #1 player in the world said, 'Yes' to NBA star David Lee ... 8 months after going public with their relationship.
"Happiest day of my life yesterday saying yes to my soulmate," Wozniacki said ... while posting a photo of her MASSIVE engagement ring.
FYI, Lee has reportedly made more than $92 MILLION during his NBA career -- so .
New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas has been accused of smashing a window in a fit of rage at his baby mama's home during the team's bye week earlier this month ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Sources directly involved with the situation tell us .. Thomas' baby mama -- a former USC track star who lives in L.A. -- claims Terrell came to her home on November 3rd and the two got into a heated argument.
Redeem now One of poker's biggest villains received some comeuppance in a recent session. Nik Airball calls opponents' names and threatens to bankrupt them. But he lost $759,200 in a recent session in which he looked frustrated, bewildered, and tilted. High-stakes poker player Nikhil Arcot, better known by his in-game persona Nik Airball, burned through $759,200 during a recent high-stakes poker session in Southern California.
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Updated I made both Ina Garten and Martha Stewart's latke recipes to see which one I liked better. I preferred Garten's recipe — the simple ingredients and butter gave them a lighter flavor. Stewart's recipe with oil results in a more classic latke, but they were harder to flip. Ina Garten and Martha Stewart are both known for their delicious recipes. But whose latkes would prevail? Ina Garten (left) and Martha Stewart.
The defense attorney for the Navy SEAL on trial for murder and attempted murder at the Navy Base in San Diego, California has claimed his client has been set up by younger SEALs who hated his 'old school' ways.
Lawyer, Tim Parlatore, told a court on Friday that the group wanted to get rid of Chief Special Warfare Operator Eddie Gallagher who is accused of murdering a wounded, teenage ISIS fighter in Mosul, Iraq in 2017 by stabbing him twice in the neck then posing with the corpse.
Parents are struggling to find day care for their children — yet, day care centers are having a hard time staying open. Our Planet Money team looks at America's broken day care system.
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