Todd Spangler
Todd Spangler is a New York Digital Editor at Variety, a leading source of entertainment news. He covers the intersection of technology and entertainment, focusing on digital media platforms, tech companies, and how they are transforming the industry. He is known for his unbiased and factual reporting.
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https://variety.com/author/todd-spangler/
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This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
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Recent Articles
Paramount Global and Skydance Media Reach Preliminary Merger Agreement: Potential Value of $2.4 Billion
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024Paramount Global and Skydance Media are reportedly close to a merger deal worth around $2.4 billion, combining CBS, MTV owner Paramount Global with movie studio Skydance Media. The agreement needs board approval and could face lawsuits due to Shari Redstone's influence. Negotiations have been ongoing since April and the value of some assets may decrease as talks continue. /cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25283723/STK048_XBOX_B.jpg)
Xbox Live Outage: Over 38,000 Users Unable to Sign-In on July 2, 2024
Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024Xbox Live, Microsoft's multiplayer gaming and digital media network, experienced a major outage on July 2, 2024. Over 38,000 users reported issues logging in or accessing features requiring sign-in by 3 p.m. ET. Microsoft acknowledged the issue and advised of a major outage affecting the 'Account & profile' service on its status page. Users were unable to sign-in to their Xbox profiles or play games like Destiny 1 and 2, causing frustration on social media. 
Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery in Talks for Potential Streaming Merger: A Look at the Possible Partnership
Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly in talks to merge streaming platforms, creating a powerful combination offering extensive hit content across TV, film, and sports genres. 
Paramount Global Removes Decades of Entertainment Coverage from MTV News and Comedy Central: A Look at the Disappearing Archives
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024Paramount Global has removed decades of entertainment coverage from MTV News and Comedy Central websites, leaving fans disappointed. Affected sites now redirect visitors to Paramount+, where not all content is accessible. Beloved series like The Daily Show and The Colbert Report have had their full archives removed without explanation. Former staffers have expressed disappointment on social media. Five Men Convicted for Operating Illegal Streaming Service Jetflicks, Amassing $Millions in Subscription Revenue and Hosting Hundreds of Thousands of Copyrighted TV Episodes
Broke On: Monday, 01 January 2007Five men, including Kristopher Dallmann, Douglas Courson, Felipe Garcia, Jared Jaurequi, and Peter Huber, were convicted for operating an illegal streaming service called Jetflicks since 2007. The group reproduced and distributed hundreds of thousands of copyrighted TV episodes without authorization, generating millions in revenue. Dallmann faces up to 48 years in prison while others could get five years each. Jetflicks charged $9.99/month and used software to download illegal copies from pirate sites. 
Paramount Global's Merger Talks with Skydance Media Collapse Over Noneconomic Terms
Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024Paramount Global's merger talks with Skydance Media have collapsed due to 'noneconomic terms'. Despite a successful partnership, producing hits like Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible series, the deal fell through. 
Paramount Global's Shareholder Meeting: Emphasizing Cost Reduction and Streaming Partnerships Amid Merger Uncertainty
Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024Paramount Global's annual shareholder meeting in June 2024 saw executives Shari Redstone, George Cheeks, Brian Robbins, and Chris McCarthy present a vision for cost reduction and efficiency gains. The company aims to save $500M through layoffs and partnerships while exploring strategic streaming collaborations. /cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24805887/STK160_X_Twitter_005.jpg)
X Platform's New Policy: Consensual Adult Content with Opt-In Access and Age Verification
Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024Elon Musk's X platform has updated its policies to allow users to share consensually produced and labeled adult content, requiring a content warning for regular posters. The rules apply to all forms of adult material, including AI-generated images and videos. By default, under-18 users or those without entered birthdate cannot view such content. Comcast Introduces StreamSaver: A Discounted Streaming Bundle with Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+
Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024Comcast offers a new discounted streaming bundle, StreamSaver, with Peacock Premium (ads), Netflix Basic (ads), and Apple TV+ for $15/month. This package aims to boost broadband business and attract customers by providing premium streaming services at a significant discount. Scarlett Johansson's Legal Battle with OpenAI over Unauthorized Use of Her Voice in ChatGPT
Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024OpenAI released a new ChatGPT voice named 'Sky' that closely resembles Scarlett Johansson's voice, despite her previous refusal to license it and her legal team's demand for an explanation. The incident underscores the importance of respecting intellectual property rights and raises ethical questions about creating AI voices that mimic real people without consent.
