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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 to Add NASA+ as It Launches Into Live Streaming Feeds

The U.S. space agency and streaming giant will link up later this summer, with NASA+ becoming the first live feed from an outside programmer to be integrated into Netflix.

Why the NFL Is Relaunching Its ‘NFL Top 100’ Series as an X Original

The league is turning its annual ranking of the top players into a short-form series on the Elon Musk-owned social platform.

Inside The New York Times’ Plan to Double Down on Cooking Videos (Exclusive)

The Times plans to work with cooking creators and its own staff to build up a video slate, beginning with a weekend baking series, and a video spinoff of The Veggie newsletter.

NBCUniversal Will Bring Universal Horror Unleashed Concept to Chicago

The company is launching its first year-round horror experience in Las Vegas later this year, with Chicago set to follow.

Anna Wintour to Step Aside as Editor of American Vogue, Will Remain Global Editorial Director

Wintour, who has led Vogue since 1988, will also still serve as chief content officer for Condé Nast.

Can Brad Pitt Rev Up Americans for Real-Life F1 Races?

Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali has big plans to take over the U.S. But the road ahead is far from clear.

Disney and Charter Strike Surprise Deal That Adds Hulu and Returns Axed Cable Channels to Lineup

Spectrum TV Select customers will soon get access to Hulu included in their subscription, as Freeform, FXX and other channels that were cut two years ago return.

Netflix’s ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Tees Up Major Brand Partnerships, Including Shooter McGavin for Subway

U.S. Bank and Callaway are also working with Netflix on the high-profile sequel, which will see Adam Sandler reprise his starring role from the 1996 film.

Apple Makes Its Picks of Most Influential Podcasts Over Two Decades

The tech giant is releasing what it is calling '20 Years, 20 Podcasts We Love,' spotlighting shows like 'This American Life,' 'Las Culuristas,' 'Serial' and 'The Daily.'

ESPY Awards: Caitlin Clark, Saquon Barkley, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Among 2025 Nominees

This year's awards show, which will be hosted by comedian Shane Gillis, will air on ABC July 16.

Matt Damon and David Beckham Bring Back ‘David and Dave’ for Stella Artois (Exclusive)

The beer brand will use the two superstars to launch a new "collection" of beer chalices.

The First James Bond of the Amazon Era Is Young, Reckless, and a Playable Character

'007 First Light' will be released next year, featuring a fresh take on Bond from 'Hitman' developer IO Interactive.