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ESPN Officially Acquires NFL Network in Groundbreaking Deal with the NFL

ESPN Officially Acquires NFL Network in Groundbreaking Deal with the NFL

In a move that could reshape the sports media landscape, ESPN—a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company—has announced its acquisition of the NFL Network and several other key NFL media assets.

The deal, revealed on August 5, 2025, involves ESPN granting the NFL a 10% equity stake in the network in exchange for ownership of these properties. This partnership aims to enhance fan experiences by integrating NFL content more deeply into ESPN’s platforms, including its upcoming direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service.

Eric July and Dan Vasc’s Norfica: Glorious Death Prevented From Reaching No. 1 on Billboard Charts Due to Rule Change & Misleading Guidance

Eric July and Dan Vasc’s Norfica: Glorious Death Prevented From Reaching No. 1 on Billboard Charts Due to Rule Change & Misleading Guidance

Independent creators Eric July of Rippaverse and Dan Vasc made major waves in the music world this week when their single Glorious Death, tied to the upcoming animated project Norfica, debuted at No. 7 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart. But according to July, that impressive placement came despite serious obstacles—and the duo may have been unjustly denied the No. 1 spot due to a quiet rule change and misleading guidance from the industry itself.

Deadline Approaches for Paramount Skydance Merger as President Trump Holds All the Cards

Deadline Approaches for Paramount Skydance Merger as President Trump Holds All the Cards

The clock is ticking for the Paramount Skydance merger, and all signs point to a frantic June behind closed doors. With just over a month remaining before a critical July 7th deadline, the media giant is under mounting pressure to resolve its legal battle with U.S. President Donald Trump or risk tanking its planned $8 billion merger with Skydance Media.

Deadline Approaches for Paramount Skydance Merger as President Trump Holds All the Cards

Paramount Offers Settlement in Trump CBS Lawsuit Over 60 Minutes Segment as Skydance Merger Hangs by a Thread

After months of legal silence, Paramount/CBS has finally put serious money on the table, offering a settlement to President Donald Trump to end his explosive $20 billion lawsuit over a 60 Minutes segment aired during the 2024 election. The move marks a dramatic shift in the media giant’s stance—and may signal panic as the company fights to save its proposed merger with Skydance Media.

Shark Jumping Media Execs: How To Know When It’s YOUR Time To Go — An Editorial By LW Ghost

Shark Jumping Media Execs: How To Know When It’s YOUR Time To Go — An Editorial By LW Ghost

Once upon a time, a long-running and highly successful TV sitcom featured one of its popular leather-jacketed characters quite literally jumping over a shark at sea and a new expression was born in medialand. “Jumping The Shark” meant taking a process/idea/concept/plot/series one step beyond the most strained artistic rationality and was symbolic of the end of any further worthwhile creative endeavor and a signal that it was time to do something else.

OPINION: Grace Randolph Walks Away from The Last of Us While Collider Screams “Review Bombing” in a Masterclass of Access Media Cowardice

OPINION: Grace Randolph Walks Away from The Last of Us While Collider Screams “Review Bombing” in a Masterclass of Access Media Cowardice

Something strange is happening with The Last of Us Season 2. Not just in the narrative—but in the way the media is covering it. Or more accurately… refusing to. This week, Beyond the Trailer host Grace Randolph tweeted that she’s stepping away from The Last of Us show entirely.