Episode 92 - The Life Moves So Fast

A whole slew of news chewed its way into the zeitgeist this week. Chad dissects them all one by one by one by one by- you get the picture. Topics include the HULU and NETFLIX FYRE FESTIVAL documentaries that made their way onto the services within a few days of each other; streaming becoming just as pricey as cable; NBCUNIVERSAL heavily hinting about their upcoming streaming service; CBS FILMS disbanding and a focus on streaming; VIACOM laying off PARAMOUNT NETWORK staffers; and VICELAND's new two hour variety show and how it's a last hurrah for the network.

CBS Films folding, focus on streaming: https://variety.com/2019/film/news/cbs-films-folded-streaming-content-1203106121/

NBCU wants "The Office" back from Netflix, aims for streaming service: https://www.slashfilm.com/nbcuniversal-streaming-service/#more-530440

Streaming is getting pricier than cable: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/01/streaming-tv-costs-rise-as-more-companies-enter-the-market

Hulu beats Netflix to punch with Fyre Festival doc: https://www.theringer.com/tv/2019/1/14/18182477/hulu-fyre-festival-documentary-released-netflix-copy

The two Fyre Festival docs review: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/fyre-fyre-fraud-review-1175860

Viacom lays off staffers: https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/viacom-paramount-network-layoffs-1203109197/

Viceland's new daily 2 hour show: https://www.thewrap.com/viceland-vice-live-primetime-variety-show/

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