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SAG-AFTRA, the union representing 160,000 television and film actors, will go on strike after four weeks of failed negotiations with the studios. Jeffrey Brown spoke with Anousha Sakoui of The Los Angeles Times for a look at what's behind the decision and how Hollywood will be affected. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

SAG-AFTRA, the union representing 160,000 television and film actors, will go on strike after four weeks of failed negotiations with the studios. Jeffrey Brown spoke with Anousha Sakoui of The Los Angeles Times for a look at what's behind the decision and how Hollywood will be affected. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Today, we're talking about the ongoing standoff between Hollywood's writers and the studios that employ them. Los Angeles Times staff writer Anousha Sakoui is here to discuss how the strike impacts the shows and movies many of us watch, why technology is at the core of the negotiations, and much more. Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER for ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com #WritersStrike #Hollywood #TVandMovies  

This week, Dana, Julia, and Stephen begin by talking about the new Amazon series, Dead Ringers. Then the L.A. Times' Anousha Sakoui joins to discuss the WGA strike. Finally, Slate's Dan Kois sits in to talk about the writing and revising of the story of digital media and Ben Smith's book "Traffic.” In Slate Plus, the panel gets into the health of alcohol and caffeine, inspired by this Slate article: https://slate.com/technology/2023/04/alcohol-wine-drinking-healthy-dangerous-study.html Email us at culturefest@slate.com. Endorsements:  Dana: Newsreels from the UCLA Film & Television Archive Julia: The Ultimate L.A. Bookshelf Stephen: Jan Lisiecki - Chopin: Complete Nocturnes Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Yesica Balderrama. Outro music: "The Red Light Special" by Matt Large. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows. You'll also be supporting the work we do here on the Culture Gabfest. Sign up now at Slate.com/cultureplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dana, Julia, and Stephen begin by talking about the new Amazon series, Dead Ringers. Then the L.A. Times' Anousha Sakoui joins to discuss the WGA strike. Finally, Slate's Dan Kois sits in to talk about the writing and revising of the story of digital media and Ben Smith's book "Traffic.” In Slate Plus, the panel gets into the health of alcohol and caffeine, inspired by this Slate article: https://slate.com/technology/2023/04/alcohol-wine-drinking-healthy-dangerous-study.html Email us at culturefest@slate.com. Endorsements:  Dana: Newsreels from the UCLA Film & Television Archive Julia: The Ultimate L.A. Bookshelf Stephen: Jan Lisiecki - Chopin: Complete Nocturnes Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Yesica Balderrama. Outro music: "The Red Light Special" by Matt Large. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows. You'll also be supporting the work we do here on the Culture Gabfest. Sign up now at Slate.com/cultureplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anousha Sakoui, entertainment industry reporter for the Los Angeles Times, explains what film and television writers are striking over, and how it will affect current tv shows and movie production schedules.

Anousha Sakoui, Entertainment Industry Correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, reports that thousands of Hollywood TV and movie screenwriters are going on strike after talks to avoid it failed.

The Writers Guild of America's contract with Hollywood studios expires at midnight Tuesday, potentially affecting over 800,000 jobs if last-minute negotiations break down and a strike begins. Writers are demanding higher wages and better working conditions and say many of their concerns stem from the industry's emphasis on streaming. Geoff Bennett discussed the possible strike with Anousha Sakoui. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

 A strike among TV and Film writers is looking more likely after members of the Writers Guild of America just voted overwhelmingly in favor to authorize a potential strike, paving the way for a walkout if they don't reach a deal for a new contract by May 1st to secure better pay and conditions. A record 98% of the WGA members who voted said yes to the authorization - a strong show of support for the possible work stoppage that would disrupt both Hollywood production and California's economy. To discuss further,  Brett Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Anousha Sakoui, entertainment industry writer for the Los Angeles Times. She broke this news for the paper earlier today.  

Anousha Sakoui, Entertainment Reporter with the LA Times, reports on the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles last night, where Harry Styles won Album of the Year.

Paris Marx is joined by Anousha Sakoui to discuss the prospect of a writer's strike later this year, what workers are fighting for, and how the move to streaming has affected working conditions and compensation in Hollywood.Anousha Sakoui is an entertainment industry writer for the Los Angeles Times, covering topics including labor and litigation in Hollywood. She was part of the team that was a 2022 Pulitzer Prize finalist in breaking news for work covering the tragic shooting on the “Rust” film set. You can follow Anousha on Twitter at @anoushasakoui.Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Follow the podcast (@techwontsaveus) and host Paris Marx (@parismarx) on Twitter, and support the show on Patreon.The podcast is produced by Eric Wickham and part of the Harbinger Media Network.Also mentioned in this episode:Anousha wrote about how the Writers Guild and Directors Guild are approaching upcoming negotiations with studios.David Robb wrote about the history of Writers Guild strikes, and why another one seems overdue.WGA West recently blasted Warner Discovery for reducing opportunities for content creators after its merger.In 2021, IATSE was poised to go on strike before reaching a last-minute deal with the studios that was accepted by members.A new deal will loosen some Covid protocols on film sets.In 2021, Apple was paying lower rates to production crews because it said its TV+ service has less than 20 million subscribers. In July 2022, it started paying the higher rate.Support the show

Anousha Sakoui, Entertainment Reporter with the LA Times, reports that Alec Baldwin has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.

A collection of this week's Witness History programmes, presented by Max Pearson. We look at moments from around the world when workers took industrial action in pursuit of better conditions from geisha in Japan to tortured wig factory workers in South Korea. This programme contains descriptions of torture. Disney cartoonists went on strike for nine weeks in 1941. They were led by Art Babbitt, Disney's top animator who created Goofy. The picket line was remarkable for its colourful artwork and support from Hollywood actors. Anousha Sakoui, an entertainment industry writer for the Los Angeles Times discusses the impact of the Disney strikes and significant moments when Hollywood workers fought for their rights. (Photo: Art Babbitt leads Disney animators holding placards with cartoon characters at a film premiere. Credit: Kosti Ruohomaa, a former Disney worker, courtesy of Cowan-Fouts Collection)

Islamabad will receive a $1.1bn loan to boost the economy, but as deadly floods disrupt the country's recovery more will be needed from international sources. Monsoon rains have left more than 1,000 people dead, and a third of Pakistan's territory under water. We hear more from economist Ammar Khan in Karachi. Germany's free public transport (take out hyphens!) programme is in its final days. The scheme is meant to help reduce the use of energy amid a supply crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine and Germany's reliance on Russian gas. We talk to Christian Boettger from the University of Applied Science in Berlin. As the cost of energy reaches record highs, leaders of the European Union discuss emergency measures to curb energy bills. Suzanne Lynch from Politico in Brussels tells us more. Nuclear waste can stay radioactive for thousands of years, but Sweden says they have now found a better way to dispose of it. The BBC's Theo Leggett reports. Amazon has produced the most expensive series ever made: The Rings of Power. The latest release from the Lord of the Rings (take out apostrophe) saga will premiere this week. LA Times's entertainment reporter Anousha Sakoui tells us more. Will Bain is joined throughout the programme by James Mayger, China Economics Reporter at Bloomberg in Beijing, and Kristina Hooper, Chief Global Market Strategist at Invesco in New York City. (Picture: A man, victim of the flood, stands amid the rubble of his damaged house, following rains and floods during the monsoon season, in Jafarabad. Picture credit: reuters)

With a third of the country under water and more than 1,000 people dead, the government of Pakistan seeks international help to battle the devastating damage caused by monsoon rains. Asif Sherazi, Islamic Relief's director for that country, tells us how the situation looks like in Peshaware, one of the most affected areas. The International Monetary Fund has approved a $1.5bn-loan for Pakistan. The funds are a crucial lifeline for an economy that was already struggling before the floods, as economist Ammar Khan explains from Karachi. The leaders of the European Union are preparing more emergency measures to try and curb soaring energy bills, but fossil fuel producers expect high prices to stay. We hear more form Suzanne Lynch from Politico in Brussels. Can nuclear power present a path to cleaner, cheaper energy? The disposal of nuclear waste, which can stay radioactive for thousands of years, has always made many wary of investing in more nuclear reactors. But now Sweden says it has found a way to storage these residues. The BBC's Theo Leggett reports. The Rings of Power is the latest release from the Lord of the Rings' saga. Based on events that happened long before Frodo started his journey to Mordor, this Amazon production has become the most expensive series ever made. LA Times's entertainment reporter Anousha Sakoui tells us more. And we discuss the latest developments in the markets with Peter Jankovskis from Arbor Financial Services in Chicago.

You're listening to Lingo Phoenix's word of the day for October 3. Change A Light Day Today's word is shoulder, spelled s-h-o-u-l-d-e-r. shoulder /ˈʃəʊldə $ ˈʃoʊldər/ verb shoulder the responsibility/duty/cost/burden to accept a difficult or unpleasant responsibility, duty etc The residents are being asked to shoulder the costs of the repairs. He shouldered the blame for the project's failure. The company will shoulder the costs of the repairs. She shouldered the full burden of raising three children. Luckily, low code and automation are here to shoulder the workload.— Ed Macosky, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2021 Studios have also had to shoulder increased costs to account for expensive COVID-19 safety protocols as well as nurse losses from production delays.— Anousha Sakoui, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2021 shoulder your way through/into etc to move through a large crowd of people by pushing with your shoulder He ran after her, shouldering his way through the crowd. With your word of the day, I'm Mohammad Golpayegani. We love feedback. If you want to email us, our address is podcast@lingophoenix.com, or you can find me directly on Twitter and message me there. My handle is @MoeGolpayegani. Thanks for listening, stay safe, and we'll see you back here tomorrow with a new word.

Anousha Sakoui, LA Times journalist, has been following the Depp v Heard libel trial in Virginia and she joins the programme to discuss the verdict.

Anousha Sakoui, entertainment reporter with the LA Times, on an Oscar film academy investigation into Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.

Anousha Sakoui of the LA Times reports on Alec Baldwin firing a prop gun that killed a cinematographer and wounded the director on a film set in New Mexico.

Lighting, cameras, sound props, costumes, editing and so much more: About 60,000 workers with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees — IATSE for short — are among the most forgotten of Hollywood's magic makers. And now, citing unfair working conditions, they might go on strike. What does that mean for them? And what does it mean for people who like watching movies, TV shows and streaming services?Today we talk to L.A. Times entertainment industry reporter Anousha Sakoui, who has been following the issue. And a crew member — Marisa Shipley, who's also vice president of IATSE Local 871 — tells us about her own working conditions and why she's anxious about the future of her job and her colleagues' careers.More reading:Hollywood union calls for strike authorization vote by crew workersCelebs rally for IATSE: ‘Now is the time to speak for the people who make it possible'War of words escalates between producers group and crews union

Adam and Ryan welcome back Los Angeles Times writer Anousha Sakoui to talk about her recent piece in Hollywood diversity and how many are taking into their own hands. Great conversation. Also some Streaming Wars talk. Give it a listen!   https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2021-03-24/hollywood-grass-roots-networks-boost-diversity-film-tv  

A double header here. Adam and I welcome back LA Times writer Anousha Sakoui to talk about the huge move by Warner Bros to move all major 2021 releases to HBO Max. Afterwards we do a quick breakdown of the Saints vs Falcons week 13 matchup.  You can follow her on Twitter at @anoushasakoui.Anousha Articles

Adam and Ryan had the pleasure to chop it up with Hollywood journalist Anousha Sakoui of the LA Times. We talk about the effects of COVID19 on Hollywood, the future of Video on Demand for theatrical releases, diversity in Hollywood, and much more! Great conversation you should not miss. You can follow her on Twitter at @anoushasakoui.Anousha Articles

Reopening Hollywood Update: August 4th. In this episode, I will read an article from the LA Times titled, “Here’s why resuming TV and film production has gotten so complicated” and written by Anousha Sakoui. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jesse-oconnor-daley/support

How will cinema productions shutdown affect the movie business for the foreseeable future? On this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria, with guest Anousha Sakoui of the LA Times, will discuss how Covid-19 has altered the Hollywood production pipeline, anticipated protocols on film sets, and an analysis of release schedule logistics. Tune in to learn about guidelines for productions during the pandemic!

KCBS Contributor Anousha Sakoui talks about the upcoming movie that is raising a lot of concern about violence and the big Hollywood talent agency that’s pulling the plug on its IPO.

KCBS Radio Contributor and Bloomberg News reporter Anousha Sakoui has more on Movie Pass, in-theatre ads, and Fall movies.  

KCBS Contributor Anousha Sakoui talks about Apple unveiling its new streaming service and the big takeaways from this week's Toronto Film Festival.       

KCBS Contributor Anousha Sakoui talks about the new Star Wars Attraction at Disney World, what Rotten Tomatoes is doing to help increase diversity in film critics, and Netflix’s new movies that will be coming to the big screen.

KCBS Contributor Anousha Sakoui talks about the latest in entertainment news on the company Hasbro has bought, Apple’s new streaming service, and the growing competition among streaming services.

Disney is now putting a price tag on its upcoming streaming service. KCBS Contributor Anousha Sakoui talks about how this may actually hurt Netflix and Amazon Prime.

KCBS Contributor Anousha Sakoui talks about how film and television studios are reacting to stricter abortion laws and sexual harassment cases as the blockbuster season is coming to an end.

KCBS Contributor Anousha Sakoui talks about Quentin Tarantino’s rumored to be final film, why the Screen Actors Guild is changing the date of next year's awards show, and the new king of the box office,

KCBS Contributor Anousha Sakoui talks about what Netflix what Netflix is planning to do now that it is losing popular shows and subscribers.

KCBS Contributor Anousha Sakoui talks about the new ride coming to Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge, Aziz Ansari’s new special on Netflix, and the upcoming Flintstones reboot.

KCBS Contributor Anousha Sakoui talks about the latest popular show that is being pulled from Netflix and what the company is doing to retain subscribers.

Hollywood never shies away from trying to release the next big sequel, but many of the story lines are failing to keep the interest of movie-goers. KCBS Radio Contributor Anousha Sakoui talks about the movie industry's biggest competition and Netflix's latest plan to keep subscribers.

KCBS Radio contributor Anousha Sakoui talks about what Barack and Michelle Obama are working on with Spotify, a recent study regarding movie theater goers, and what viewers can expect soon on HBO.

Warner and Disney are joining Neflix in saying they will pull production out of Georgia if a controversial abortion law goes into effect. KCBS Contributor Anousha Sakoui talks about the impact that these companies would make if they were to stop production in Georgia.

Many older Americans are living longer and are happy to keep working. Others can't afford to retire. Those are just a couple of the reasons why people over age 65 are swelling the ranks of U.S. employees in recent decades. On this week's episode of Stephanomics, Matthew Boesler takes a closer look at this phenomenon and how it's reshaping the world's largest economy.    Stephanie Flanders delves deeper into this issue in an interview with Teresa Ghilarducci, an economist at the New School for Social Research, from the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California. Then Stephanie visits Bloomberg's Los Angeles bureau to chat with reporter Anousha Sakoui about the new economics of global cinema following the record-setting haul of the latest Avengers film.

The Writers Guild of America, the body representing most major screenwriters, instructed members to sever their ties with Hollywood’s biggest talent agencies late last week due to a contract dispute. As top agencies have expanded the scope of their business in recent years, including financing and producing their own projects, more writers are feeling overlooked when it comes to their paychecks, especially in the era of Peak TV. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News entertainment reporter Anousha Sakoui about whether the disagreement will affect film and TV production. ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Disney this weekend kicks off its robust slate of live-action remakes with the release of "Dumbo." The studio is no stranger to remakes, but in a year already jam-packed for the studio, what's the likelihood that this film will take off? Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to Bloomberg News media and entertainment reporter Anousha Sakoui about her expectations for the film, and how it could shape the studio's future remake strategy. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: ‘Dumbo’ Reviews Suggest Live-Action Remakes Don’t Always Fly You can follow Anousha at: @anoushasakoui ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The long-awaited "Captain Marvel" movie starring Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson hits theaters this weekend. On screen, Larson battles shape-shifting aliens. In real life, though, it's online trolls she's fighting right now. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's entertainment reporter Anousha Sakoui on why Larson and Disney were ready for these attacks. FOLLOW UP Anousha's latest report: Trolls Targeted ‘Captain Marvel,’ But Disney Was Ready for Them You can follow Anousha at: @anoushasakoui  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Craig Giammona, Bloomberg News Consumer Reporter, discusses Kraft Heinz writing down the value of some of its best-known brands by $15.4 billion. Anousha Sakoui, Bloomberg News Entertainment Reporter, talks about the socially conscious indie studio Participant Media's bid for Oscar gold. Jeff Grabow, U.S. Venture Capital Leader at Ernst &Young, sees a positive outlook for initial public offerings in 2019. And we Drive to the Close of markets with Jeff Krumpelman, Chief Investment Strategist at Mariner Wealth Advisors. Hosts: Carol Massar and Vincent Cignarella. Producer: Paul Brennan  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Craig Giammona, Bloomberg News Consumer Reporter, discusses Kraft Heinz writing down the value of some of its best-known brands by $15.4 billion. Anousha Sakoui, Bloomberg News Entertainment Reporter, talks about the socially conscious indie studio Participant Media's bid for Oscar gold. Jeff Grabow, U.S. Venture Capital Leader at Ernst &Young, sees a positive outlook for initial public offerings in 2019. And we Drive to the Close of markets with Jeff Krumpelman, Chief Investment Strategist at Mariner Wealth Advisors. Hosts: Carol Massar and Vincent Cignarella. Producer: Paul Brennan 

Matthew Boyle, Bloomberg News U.S. Retail Reporter, discusses Walmart's best holiday quarter in at least a decade, after making a big push to grab former Toys “R” Us shoppers. Putri Pascualy, Managing Director at PAAMCO, gives a preview of Wednesday's FOMC minutes. Anousha Sakoui, Bloomberg News Entertainment Reporter, explains how the Murdoch children are likely to spend their Disney haul, focusing on non-traditional media options. Independent Journalist Paul Tullis talks about the impact self-driving cars may have on the insurance industry, he says without humans to cause accidents, 90% of risk is removed. And we Drive to the Close of markets with Shawn Cruz, Manager of Trader Strategy at TD Ameritrade. Hosts: Carol Massar and Vincent Cignarella. Producer: Paul Brennan  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Matthew Boyle, Bloomberg News U.S. Retail Reporter, discusses Walmart’s best holiday quarter in at least a decade, after making a big push to grab former Toys “R” Us shoppers. Putri Pascualy, Managing Director at PAAMCO, gives a preview of Wednesday’s FOMC minutes. Anousha Sakoui, Bloomberg News Entertainment Reporter, explains how the Murdoch children are likely to spend their Disney haul, focusing on non-traditional media options. Independent Journalist Paul Tullis talks about the impact self-driving cars may have on the insurance industry, he says without humans to cause accidents, 90% of risk is removed. And we Drive to the Close of markets with Shawn Cruz, Manager of Trader Strategy at TD Ameritrade. Hosts: Carol Massar and Vincent Cignarella. Producer: Paul Brennan 

  Editorial Director at Thomas & Mercer Interview starts at 16:49 and ends at 43:56 “It's interesting to think about readers around the world being able to find these books about a chemistry teacher turned homicide detective in Seattle, Washington. And I think that's the global power of stories. Great stories are something that appeals to everyone. Figuring out the best ways that we can make it that anyone who wants to can pick up these books is really something we're working toward.” News Good deals on Echo Show, Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Fire TV, and Fire TV Cube Walmart teams up with Kobo eReaders at Markets Insider - August 22, 2018 Rakuten Kobo Walmart announces Walmart eBooks by Rakuten Kobo “Amazon in Running to Acquire Landmark Movie Chain” by Anousha Sakoui et al at Bloomberg - August 15, 2018 “Can Blockchain Disrupt the E-Book Market?” by Bill Rosenblatt at Forbes - August 18, 2018 Publica website “Alexa is Losing Her Edge” by Will Oremus at Slate - August 23, 2018 Tech Tip How Long to Read website (found at Recomendo) Patrick Melrose: The Novels by Edward St. Aubyn Patrick Melrose series on Showtime Mark Twain: A Life by Ron Powers Interview with Grace Doyle Thomas & Mercer titles at Amazon.com My interview last week with Robert Dugoni What She Gave Away: A Thriller by Catharine Riggs (available for pre-order, delivery on September 4, 2018) What Have You Done by Matthew Farrell (available for pre-order, delivery October 1, 2018) Debris Line (Gibson Vaughn Book 4) by Matthew FitzSimmons (available for pre-order, delivery November 13, 2018) Quantum: A Thriller by Patricia Cornwell (available for pre-order, delivery December 3, 2019) Ripper: The Secret Life of Walter Sickert [Kindle in Motion] by Patricia Cornwell The Sky Below: A True Story of Summits, Space, and Speed [Kindle in Motion] by Scott Parazynski, interviewed on TKC 470 in August, 2017 Graveyard of Memories [Kindle in Motion] (A John Rain Novel Book 8) by Barry Eisler Good Behavior [Kindle in Motion] by Blake Crouch Chateau Ste Michelle winery Leo Waterman mysteries by G. M. Ford The Alienist: A Novel (Dr. Lazlo Kreizler Book 1) by Caleb Carr Edinburgh Twilight (Ian Hamilton Mysteries Book 1) by Carole Lawrence Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill by Candice Millard Warlight: A Novel by Michael Ondaatje The Killer Collective by Barry Eisler Killer Thriller (Ian Ludlow Thrillers Book 2) by Lee Goldberg (Available for pre-order, delivery February 12, 2019) Bone Music (The Burning Girl Book 1) and Blood Echo (The Burning Girl Book 2) by Christopher Rice (Available for pre-order, delivery February 19, 2019) Content Amazon ends submissions for Kindle Scout Books published via Kindle Scout Next Week's Guest Josef Marc, CEO of Publica, which is publishing books using tokens on the blockchain. Music for my podcast is from an original Thelonius Monk composition named "Well, You Needn't." This version is "Ra-Monk" by Eval Manigat on the "Variations in Time: A Jazz Perspective" CD by Public Transit Recording" CD. Please Join the Kindle Chronicles group at Goodreads! Right-click here and then click "Save Link As..." to download the audio to your computer, phone, or MP3 player.

For many people, going to movies in the theater is more of a hassle than a joy -- why sit in an uncomfortable chair and spend upwards of $10 to get a ticket, plus the cost of popcorn and a drink? As the number of shows on television and subscription services surges and home theater systems improve, it takes a lot to get customers to leave their homes.    Lindsey Rupp and Jenny Kaplan talk with Anousha Sakoui, who covers the cinema and film industry for Bloomberg, about how the movie theaters industry got into this mess and the challenges that face them in regaining media dominance. Some startups, like MoviePass, which allows subscribers to see a movie every day for a month for $9.95 per month, are trying to getting customers to go to more films by offering them “bad-movie insurance,” says Chief Executive Officer Mitch Lowe. Cinemark, the third-largest movie chain, is also offering a subscription service and upgrading its theaters so customers can enjoy nicer seats and even perks like food and alcohol. Will these efforts to modernize be enough to win back consumers? Every other week, hosts Jenny Kaplan and Lindsey Rupp guided you through the consumer universe, breaking down what's going on with all the things people buy. This will be the last episode of Material World. 

Ed Hammond is joined by Bloomberg’s Anousha Sakoui and Tara Lachapelle to talk about the future of Fox amid reports that the media company is discussing selling major assets. What would a break up mean for the Murdoch empire and how will the shock decision by the Department of Justice to block AT&T’s $85 billion merger with Time Warner Inc affect the prospects for a Fox deal? 

Accusations of sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinstein haven’t just rocked Hollywood – they’ve also led to the potential destruction of his company, Weinstein Co. The privately-held independent film and TV studio is in talks to sell itself to Colony Capital, the private equity arm of Colony NorthStar, run by billionaire Thomas Barrack. News of an immediate sale after a crisis is rare, but Weinstein Co.’s corporate governance structure and small size leave it vulnerable, says Larry Hutcher, co-founder and co-managing partner at Davidoff Hutcher & Citron. Bloomberg entertainment reporter Anousha Sakoui also tells host Alex Sherman about Weinstein Co.’s recent box-office failures and traces the company’s history, from Miramax to today. 

Despite low volumes, 2012 has been a fascinating year for dealmaking. Controversial deals, such as the long-running battle by Glencore, the commodity trader, to take over Xstrata, have dominated headlines. New frontiers, including Chinese international mergers and acquisitions, have emerged. Anousha Sakoui, the FT's M&A correspondent, is joined by Jan Skarbek, head of investment banking at Citi, Charles Jacobs, a partner at Linklaters and Piers Pritchard Jones, a corporate partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, the law firms, to review the year in dealmaking and to look ahead at trends for 2013. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Companies in this sector have been far from reticent this year with dealmaking despite difficult market conditions. Anousha Sakoui, the FT's M&A correspondent, travels to San Francisco to find out how the fallout from this year's Facebook initial public offering is affecting US dealmaking. She talks to Anthony Armstrong, co-head of Americas M&A at Credit Suisse and is joined in the studio back in London by Jonathan Stankler, head of European technology M&A at KPMG. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Despite a chaotic year for M&A, fascinating trends have emerged, including growth in international bids by Chinese companies. By the end of September, outbound M&A by Chinese groups was at a record high. But Beijing's record has been controversial, so what is different this time? To discuss the drivers behind these bids, Anousha Sakoui, the FT's mergers and acquisitions correspondent, is joined by Andy Cox, global head of energy at KPMG, and William Downs, global leader of corporate and corporate finance practice at law firm Squire Sanders. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

During turbulent times in the world economy, western dealmakers may be hunting growth in the emerging markets, but nowhere is immune from the global turmoil – and M&A traffic increasingly goes in both directions. To discuss the state of dealmaking in the emerging markets, Anousha Sakoui, the FT's mergers and acquisitions correspondent, is joined by two top advisers: Hernan Cristerna, JP Morgan's head of M&A for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Edward Braham, global head of corporate at Freshfields. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the banking team is joined by Anousha Sakoui, the FT’s M&A correspondent, to discuss the latest developments in the Standard Chartered scandal, as the bank pushes for a settlement against allegations from US regulators that it breached Iranian sanctions. Also under consideration are Julius Baer’s proposed purchase of Merrill Lynch’s overseas wealth management arm and the challenges facing Sir David Walker in his new role as Barclays chairman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With 2012 on track to be one of the worst years for dealmaking in a decade, are companies now focusing on 2013, or are there still deals to be done? Anousha Sakoui, the FT’s mergers and acquisitions correspondent, takes the pulse of the industry with Jacques Brand, head of investment banking coverage & advisory at Deutsche Bank and Gilberto Pozzi, global head of retail and consumer advisory business at Goldman Sachs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the second of a two-part Deals & Dealmakers series in which big names in M&A explore the fundamental changes in their industry, Anousha Sakoui, the FT’s mergers and acquisitions correspondent, talks to John Studzinski, global head of Blackstone Advisory Partners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first podcast of a two-part series, veteran investment banker and founder of Moelis & Company Ken Moelis talks to Anousha Sakoui, the FT’s mergers and acquisitions correspondent, about the M&A cycle, the challenges of global expansion and why it is a mistake to chase yesterday’s economy. Hear part two, with Blackstone's John Studzinski, on June 13. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the UK, the world’s second-biggest market for M&A after the US, the Takeover Panel last year reformed the rules regulating dealmaking. What impact are the changes having eight months on? Anousha Sakoui, the FT’s mergers and acquisitions correspondent, looks at the issues with studio guests James Palmer, global head of law firm Herbert Smith’s corporate business and Jonathan Rowley, co-head of European M&A at investment bank UBS. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first podcast in the FT’s Deals & Dealmakers series, mergers and acquisitions correspondent Anousha Sakoui talks to industry analysts about the outlook for the year. With studio guests Jonathan Stubbs, head of European equity strategy at Citigroup in London, and Jon Clark, who heads the UK oil and gas transactions team at Ernst & Young. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's podcast: What options are on the table for troubled Franco-Belgian lender Dexia? Also on the show, the world’s biggest banks begin to make living wills, UBS forecasts profits despite trading loss and we round-up the latest merger and acquisitions activity. Presented by Patrick Jenkins with Brooke Masters, Anousha Sakoui and Stanley Pignal. Produced by Emily Cadman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's podcast: bankers' pay is again the focus of the regulators - but is cutting pay a risk any bank can take? And with banks surely facing liquidity issues, are they likely to cut down on long-term lending in preference of roll-over funding as suggested in a new McKinsey report. Lastly, Ireland's fiscal crisis - is the worst over, and where do Irish banks go from here? Presented by Megan Murphy with Patrick Jenkins, Brooke Masters and Anousha Sakoui. Produced by LJ Filotrani See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's podcast: We look at the banks reactions to levy announced last week and at some of the potential issues the UK government is yet to address, we talk to Simon Bailey from consultancy company Logica about regulation and lessons learnt since 2008 and we take a look at how banks are going about raising the capital in order to fulfil regulations set out by Basel III. Stateside is brought to you by Justin Baer. Presented by Megan Murphy with Sharlene Goff and Anousha Sakoui in the studio and guest Simon Bailey, director of payments and transaction banking at Logica. Produced by LJ Filotrani See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's podcast: We take a look at the first half yearly results to come through on UK banks, starting with HSBC today and we also look at the funding of European banks. Presented by Patrick Jenkins, with Sharlene Goff and Anousha Sakoui. Produced by LJ Filotrani See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the eve of the emergency budget, Banking Weekly looks at the implications of the government's plan to raise £3bn through a bank levy. Also up for discussion is the break up of the FSA and the transference of regulatory power over to the Bank of England. Lastly, the pod tackles the question of the 'stress tests' for banks, agreed by the 27 EU member states last week. Presented by Anousha Sakoui, with guests, Brooke Masters, the FT's chief regulation correspondent, Matthew Vincent, editor of FT Money and David Oakley the FT's capital markets correspondent. Produced by LJ Filotrani See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's pod: The prospects of a global bank levy, asset sales of the Royal Bank of Scotland and the fortunes of 'zombie' companies. With FT correspondents Megan Murphy, Sharlene Goff and Anousha Sakoui. Produced by LJ Filotrani See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.