The Los Angeles Times is removing “interim” from executive editor Terry Tang’s job title.
The newspaper announced on Monday that it was making things official with its former editorial page editor, who was elevated to the leadership role on a provisional basis in January. “We’re thrilled to have Terry Tang leading the L.A. Times newsroom,” owners Patrick and Michele Soon-Shiong said in a statement. “We made a decision in December to make changes in leadership to revitalize the L.A. Times. Terry in short order has demonstrated the capability of building on our legacy of excellence in journalism with stories that matter.”
In particular, the Soon-Shiongs highlighted Tang’s comprehension of their mission to make the paper “a thriving pillar of democracy” and to highlight the “issues that matter most, especially for those whose voices are often unheard.” Tang also understands that the paper must build new audiences...
The newspaper announced on Monday that it was making things official with its former editorial page editor, who was elevated to the leadership role on a provisional basis in January. “We’re thrilled to have Terry Tang leading the L.A. Times newsroom,” owners Patrick and Michele Soon-Shiong said in a statement. “We made a decision in December to make changes in leadership to revitalize the L.A. Times. Terry in short order has demonstrated the capability of building on our legacy of excellence in journalism with stories that matter.”
In particular, the Soon-Shiongs highlighted Tang’s comprehension of their mission to make the paper “a thriving pillar of democracy” and to highlight the “issues that matter most, especially for those whose voices are often unheard.” Tang also understands that the paper must build new audiences...
- 4/8/2024
- by Katie Kilkenny
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Los Angeles Times came weather-wrapped Thursday morning. There was more plastic than paper, or so it seemed. There wasn’t even enough paper, apparently, to run a proper obituary for Chuck Philips, the Pulitzer Prize-winning former Times reporter who died last month.
Details about Chuck’s passing have been sparse — he is said to have requested no postmortem attention. But the Times did manage to print a brief, paid death notice for three days running. Go figure.
Chuck, as is well known in these parts, lost his job after succumbing to a hoax in his long quest to untangle the deadly rap music wars. He later said that a humiliating Page 1 apology and retraction in the Times was overblown and inaccurate. Be that as it may, he never lost the love and respect of colleagues, including myself, who found him a joy to know.
Dave Robb. Cari Beauchamp. Chuck Philips.
Details about Chuck’s passing have been sparse — he is said to have requested no postmortem attention. But the Times did manage to print a brief, paid death notice for three days running. Go figure.
Chuck, as is well known in these parts, lost his job after succumbing to a hoax in his long quest to untangle the deadly rap music wars. He later said that a humiliating Page 1 apology and retraction in the Times was overblown and inaccurate. Be that as it may, he never lost the love and respect of colleagues, including myself, who found him a joy to know.
Dave Robb. Cari Beauchamp. Chuck Philips.
- 2/2/2024
- by Michael Cieply
- Deadline Film + TV
The Messenger founder Jimmy Finkelstein held a last minute discussion with Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong about buying The Messenger, three people familiar with the situation have told The Hollywood Reporter.
The news comes just days after the L.A. Times laid off 115 newsroom employees. Soon-Shiong spoke with Finkelstein on Tuesday, the sources said. Soon-Shiong then offered what has been described as “lowball” figure for the flailing publication, but by Wednesday the offer had fallen through, according to the sources.
Just hours later, The Messenger was shuttered with 300 staffers let go. “I am personally devastated to share that we have made the painfully hard decision to shut down The Messenger, effective immediately,” Finkelstein told shattered staff in an email. The New York Times first reported deal talks between Soon-Shiong and Finkelstein.
“Over the past few weeks, literally until last night, we exhausted every option available and have endeavored to raise sufficient capital to reach profitability.
The news comes just days after the L.A. Times laid off 115 newsroom employees. Soon-Shiong spoke with Finkelstein on Tuesday, the sources said. Soon-Shiong then offered what has been described as “lowball” figure for the flailing publication, but by Wednesday the offer had fallen through, according to the sources.
Just hours later, The Messenger was shuttered with 300 staffers let go. “I am personally devastated to share that we have made the painfully hard decision to shut down The Messenger, effective immediately,” Finkelstein told shattered staff in an email. The New York Times first reported deal talks between Soon-Shiong and Finkelstein.
“Over the past few weeks, literally until last night, we exhausted every option available and have endeavored to raise sufficient capital to reach profitability.
- 2/1/2024
- by Lachlan Cartwright
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Los Angeles Times film critic Justin Chang is leaving the publication to join The New Yorker.
Chang, who had been with the Times since 2016, departs the publication as it contends with the recent layoffs of 115 staffers and the resignation of executive editor Kevin Merida. Editorial page editor Terry Tang has been named interim executive editor.
He takes on the job at The New Yorker as longtime critic Anthony Lane, who has held the post for three decades, broadens his beat beyond film to write on a variety of subjects, including reported pieces and critical essays about the arts. Lane’s last movie column will be published in The New Yorker’s anniversary issue, however, his writing will continue to appear in the magazine.
Chang begins in the new post at The New Yorker on Feb. 12.
In addition to his previous post at The Los Angeles Times, Chang teaches at the...
Chang, who had been with the Times since 2016, departs the publication as it contends with the recent layoffs of 115 staffers and the resignation of executive editor Kevin Merida. Editorial page editor Terry Tang has been named interim executive editor.
He takes on the job at The New Yorker as longtime critic Anthony Lane, who has held the post for three decades, broadens his beat beyond film to write on a variety of subjects, including reported pieces and critical essays about the arts. Lane’s last movie column will be published in The New Yorker’s anniversary issue, however, his writing will continue to appear in the magazine.
Chang begins in the new post at The New Yorker on Feb. 12.
In addition to his previous post at The Los Angeles Times, Chang teaches at the...
- 1/30/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It wasn’t all that long ago that a billionaire buying a storied news publication was a sign of hope and optimism. After all, they had money to lose, and they earned their fortunes by creating something new. Maybe they could figure out how to make media work?
And what about private equity? It’s an industry premised on turnarounds: acquiring underperforming companies, reimagining them and making them succeed.
Or the classic family-owned publication: Keeping a business in the family with no goal of excessive profits, just a certain amount of stability to keep the legacy alive.
Unfortunately, it seems, no category of owner appears able to salvage a media business in decline, with business models still stuck in the past (programmatic, anyone?) and editorial models built for a world before Facebook, TikTok and artificial intelligence.
The media sector is facing a crisis unlike anything seen since the 2008 financial mess,...
And what about private equity? It’s an industry premised on turnarounds: acquiring underperforming companies, reimagining them and making them succeed.
Or the classic family-owned publication: Keeping a business in the family with no goal of excessive profits, just a certain amount of stability to keep the legacy alive.
Unfortunately, it seems, no category of owner appears able to salvage a media business in decline, with business models still stuck in the past (programmatic, anyone?) and editorial models built for a world before Facebook, TikTok and artificial intelligence.
The media sector is facing a crisis unlike anything seen since the 2008 financial mess,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Peter Bart: A Biden-Trump Rematch Dims Cable News Prospects And A Print Media Biz Already In Trouble
“Sequels suck, whether you’re making them or watching them.” So said one storied filmmaker in rejecting a rich movie deal (details below), and he’d likely react the same if offered Biden vs. Trump.
The New Hampshire primary results this week reinforced media alarm over a projected 2024 rerun that could fracture ratings and reduce print coverage to “meaningless dribble,” in the words of one publisher.
Can there be a fix? Mark Thompson, the new CNN chief who has seen half his linear audience disappear, optimistically promises a digital upheaval not only in election coverage but beyond.
On the print side, however, chaos prevails: The Los Angeles Times has lost its top editors and roughly half of its news staff and sold off the San Diego Union-Tribune. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Sun, once also owned by the Times, has been acquired by Sinclair, a TV station behemoth whose leader, David Smith,...
The New Hampshire primary results this week reinforced media alarm over a projected 2024 rerun that could fracture ratings and reduce print coverage to “meaningless dribble,” in the words of one publisher.
Can there be a fix? Mark Thompson, the new CNN chief who has seen half his linear audience disappear, optimistically promises a digital upheaval not only in election coverage but beyond.
On the print side, however, chaos prevails: The Los Angeles Times has lost its top editors and roughly half of its news staff and sold off the San Diego Union-Tribune. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Sun, once also owned by the Times, has been acquired by Sinclair, a TV station behemoth whose leader, David Smith,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Peter Bart
- Deadline Film + TV
After the sudden resignation of a top editor and a transformational round of layoffs, The Los Angeles Times‘ owner has named the newspaper’s new interim leader: editorial page editor Terry Tang.
Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong announced the appointment on Thursday, telling staff that the decision heralded a new direction for the organization. “We are committed to important public service journalism that our community relies on while accelerating new, novel approaches. We will execute decisively to engage new audiences. Today’s announcement begins that implementation,” Soon-Shiong said in a memo to staffers.
Tang, who will continue to edit the editorial page as she assumes the role, is the first woman to lead the paper as editor in the history of the Times. She will additionally bring on a managing editor in her new roles.
The appointment brings some leadership direction to the Times, which has been reeling since former executive...
Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong announced the appointment on Thursday, telling staff that the decision heralded a new direction for the organization. “We are committed to important public service journalism that our community relies on while accelerating new, novel approaches. We will execute decisively to engage new audiences. Today’s announcement begins that implementation,” Soon-Shiong said in a memo to staffers.
Tang, who will continue to edit the editorial page as she assumes the role, is the first woman to lead the paper as editor in the history of the Times. She will additionally bring on a managing editor in her new roles.
The appointment brings some leadership direction to the Times, which has been reeling since former executive...
- 1/25/2024
- by Katie Kilkenny
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Update: The layoffs of more than 20% of the Los Angeles Times newsroom elicited sharp criticism from the guild, saying that it was handled in a “brutal and inhumane way.”
“The Times chose long planned mass layoffs via a webinar in which staff members weren’t allowed so much as a question,” the guild said in a statement.
The guild claimed that management wanted them to agree “extreme layoff terms that it was unwilling to share on the record — essentially asking journalists to sign a deal without telling them what was in that deal.” The union also contended that the Times tried to gut the seniority process and “pit young journalists of color against more senior employees.”
“The staffing cut is the fruit of years of middling strategy, the absence of a publisher and no clear direction,” the guild said. The union credited the walkout on Friday with helping to save “scores of newsroom jobs,...
“The Times chose long planned mass layoffs via a webinar in which staff members weren’t allowed so much as a question,” the guild said in a statement.
The guild claimed that management wanted them to agree “extreme layoff terms that it was unwilling to share on the record — essentially asking journalists to sign a deal without telling them what was in that deal.” The union also contended that the Times tried to gut the seniority process and “pit young journalists of color against more senior employees.”
“The staffing cut is the fruit of years of middling strategy, the absence of a publisher and no clear direction,” the guild said. The union credited the walkout on Friday with helping to save “scores of newsroom jobs,...
- 1/23/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
The Los Angeles Times is set to cut at least 115 newsroom positions in a round of layoffs that have been anticipated since last week.
That’s according to the new story in the paper that features an interview with owner Patrick Soon-Shiong. He said Tuesday that the Times needs to bring in more readers who could help build subscription and advertising revenue and stem losses of $30 million to $40 million a year. “Today’s decision is painful for all, but it is imperative that we act urgently and take steps to build a sustainable and thriving paper for the next generation. We are committed to doing so,” Soon-Shiong told the Times. According to Soon-Shiong, he has invested almost $1 billion in the paper since acquiring it in 2018.
The layoffs constitute more than 20 percent of the newsroom at the Times, according to the paper. They are expected to include both union staffers and managers,...
That’s according to the new story in the paper that features an interview with owner Patrick Soon-Shiong. He said Tuesday that the Times needs to bring in more readers who could help build subscription and advertising revenue and stem losses of $30 million to $40 million a year. “Today’s decision is painful for all, but it is imperative that we act urgently and take steps to build a sustainable and thriving paper for the next generation. We are committed to doing so,” Soon-Shiong told the Times. According to Soon-Shiong, he has invested almost $1 billion in the paper since acquiring it in 2018.
The layoffs constitute more than 20 percent of the newsroom at the Times, according to the paper. They are expected to include both union staffers and managers,...
- 1/23/2024
- by Katie Kilkenny
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Another scandal surrounds the Vanderpump Rules cast and this time Lala Kent is opening up about her life with Hollywood producer Randall Emmett in Hulu’s The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump. Watch the trailer in the video posted above.
ABC News Studios and LA Times Studios teamed up for an investigation into the allegations of race discrimination and workplace abuse against Emmett. The movie mogul denies all the allegations that includes questionable on-set behavior towards actor Bruce Willis as his mental acuity declined.
The 90-minute documentary features special access to interview footage of Kent, who opens up about her tumultuous relationship with Emmett and how she learned about the accusations against her ex-fiancé.
The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump also includes exclusive interviews with those closest to Kent, including Lisa and Easton Burningham, her mother and brother, who describe alarming, never-before-told claims of Emmett’s alleged mistreatment towards Kent,...
ABC News Studios and LA Times Studios teamed up for an investigation into the allegations of race discrimination and workplace abuse against Emmett. The movie mogul denies all the allegations that includes questionable on-set behavior towards actor Bruce Willis as his mental acuity declined.
The 90-minute documentary features special access to interview footage of Kent, who opens up about her tumultuous relationship with Emmett and how she learned about the accusations against her ex-fiancé.
The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump also includes exclusive interviews with those closest to Kent, including Lisa and Easton Burningham, her mother and brother, who describe alarming, never-before-told claims of Emmett’s alleged mistreatment towards Kent,...
- 5/15/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Joe Kahn has been named the next executive editor of The New York Times, as he takes on one of the most prestigious jobs in journalism and succeeds Dean Baquet.
Kahn has been managing editor of The Times since 2016. Baquet is retiring.
In a note to staff, Publisher A.G. Sulzberger wrote that Kahn is “a brilliant journalist and a brave and principled leader” who “brings impeccable news judgment, a sophisticated understanding of the forces shaping the world and a long track record of helping journalists produce their most ambitious and courageous work.”
Kahn will take leadership of The Times in June. Baquet will remain at the organization to lead “an exciting new venture,” but Sulzberger did not provide specifics. Baquet has served as executive editor since 2014.
As the second-ranking editor in the newsroom, Kahn has worked closely with Baquet and has been tasked with transforming the paper for the digital era.
Kahn has been managing editor of The Times since 2016. Baquet is retiring.
In a note to staff, Publisher A.G. Sulzberger wrote that Kahn is “a brilliant journalist and a brave and principled leader” who “brings impeccable news judgment, a sophisticated understanding of the forces shaping the world and a long track record of helping journalists produce their most ambitious and courageous work.”
Kahn will take leadership of The Times in June. Baquet will remain at the organization to lead “an exciting new venture,” but Sulzberger did not provide specifics. Baquet has served as executive editor since 2014.
As the second-ranking editor in the newsroom, Kahn has worked closely with Baquet and has been tasked with transforming the paper for the digital era.
- 4/19/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
This week on “TheWrap-Up,” hosts Sharon Waxman and Lawrence Yee discuss the lack of diversity among the Primetime Emmys acting winners, preview TheGrill 2021 with LA Times executive editor Kevin Merida and executive Casey Wasserman and explore why the casting of “Dear Evan Hansen” Broadway star Ben Platt may hurt the film adaptation’s chances.
Then, an interview from the Toronto International Film Festival with “The Guilty” director Antoine Fuqua and star Jake Gyllenhaal on “The Guilty” and how toxic male rage permeates the new Netflix thriller.
And finally, a chat with Israeli director Gidi Dar on his film “Legend of Destruction” and how it serves as a warning both America’s and Israel’s increasing fractured societies.
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“TheWrap-Up” won the Best Hard News Feature award from the L.A. Press Club in 2021 for the segment “The Complexities Black Journalists Face This Week Covering Protests.
Then, an interview from the Toronto International Film Festival with “The Guilty” director Antoine Fuqua and star Jake Gyllenhaal on “The Guilty” and how toxic male rage permeates the new Netflix thriller.
And finally, a chat with Israeli director Gidi Dar on his film “Legend of Destruction” and how it serves as a warning both America’s and Israel’s increasing fractured societies.
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“TheWrap-Up” won the Best Hard News Feature award from the L.A. Press Club in 2021 for the segment “The Complexities Black Journalists Face This Week Covering Protests.
- 9/24/2021
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
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