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Alex Weprin

Senior Editor

Alex Weprin is The Hollywood Reporter's Senior Editor: Media and Business, covering finance, corporate strategy and intrigue, sports, advertising, media and the dynamically changing entertainment landscape. Before joining THR, Alex worked as a writer and editor at outlets like Politico, Mediapost and the TV trade magazine Broadcasting & Cable.

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Netflix Circling Andres Cantor For 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Coverage

The legendary soccer announcer's deal with Telemundo is set to lapse this fall.

Can Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Become a Hollywood Player?

The mogul has cultivated a growing Rolodex of A-listers and created a hit pop culture live events business. Now Fanatics wants to be a studio, too.

Omaha Pulls Off a Star-Studded Hollywood Heist for the ‘Manningcast’ Schedule Release (Exclusive)

In a 15-minute film with cameos from Glen Powell, Anne Hathaway, Paul Rudd, Larry David, Jon Hamm, and many more, the Peyton and Eli Manning break into NFL HQ in an 'Ocean's 11'-style heist.

AMC Global Media Settles ‘Walking Dead’ Profit Participation Lawsuit for $120 Million

The company will pay creator Robert Kirkman and the franchise's producers $85 million this month, and another $35 million next year, which will be treated as an advance against their profit participation.

Maria Bartiromo Denies Fox Firing, Hires Bryan Freedman As Attorney: “We Have the Receipts”

“The irresponsible reports that have been published stating that Maria Bartiromo was fired or is no longer an employee of Fox are absolutely and unequivocally false,” Freedman said.

Formula 1’s Next Big Bet: A Live Entertainment Event in Milan

The event, which will combine F1 drivers with live entertainment and music, will be held in Milan next February.

Maria Bartiromo Is Out at Fox News

Bartiromo has been at the network for more than 12 years. A reason was not given for her departure.

No, Ben Affleck Isn’t Just Randomly Graffitiing Signs In Los Angeles Alleyways

Yes, the actor is signing up for a brand campaign with insurance company Aflac.

MS NOW Doubles Down on Crooked Media, Adding ‘Lovett or Leave It’ to Weekend Lineup (Exclusive)

Jon Lovett's show will follow a block of other Crooked Media shows on Saturday nights.

Norah O’Donnell Returns to ‘CBS Mornings’ in Latest Network Shake Up

O'Donnell will join Gayle King and Nate Burleson on the network morning show, in addition to her expanded role at '60 Minutes.'

USA Sports Will Serve Up World Team Tennis Reboot (Exclusive)

The tennis league, co-founded by Billie Jean King, is returning after a five year hiatus, with matches running on CNBC and Fandango.

The Buzziest New Show on Netflix? A Video Game Trailer

Forget prestige TV. Why 'Grand Theft Auto' trailers and AI Andy Cohens may be the future of streaming entertainment.