The Donald Trump era is passing like a dark cloud, but I’d offer a second headline of equal importance: The Rupert Murdoch era also is history. As the media lord nears 90, his ominous hold on the politics and pop culture of three nations is lifting as well. Hollywood, too, will be healthier in his absence.
The Trump legacy is one of hatred and betrayal – that much has come into alarming focus in the last 48 hours. But that shouldn’t distract from the reality that Murdoch’s media arsenal helped build Trumpism – Fox News, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Post and even those assets overseas. Murdoch has profited from splintering American society.
Thirty years ago this week I wrote a column I regret which was headlined “Rupert Rebounds.” At that moment Murdoch was in a $6.8 billion sinkhole of debt, unable to secure a $600 million bridge loan to pacify his bankers.
The Trump legacy is one of hatred and betrayal – that much has come into alarming focus in the last 48 hours. But that shouldn’t distract from the reality that Murdoch’s media arsenal helped build Trumpism – Fox News, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Post and even those assets overseas. Murdoch has profited from splintering American society.
Thirty years ago this week I wrote a column I regret which was headlined “Rupert Rebounds.” At that moment Murdoch was in a $6.8 billion sinkhole of debt, unable to secure a $600 million bridge loan to pacify his bankers.
- 1/7/2021
- by Peter Bart
- Deadline Film + TV
Similar News
Sebastian Stan and Lily James Reunite for Horror Film ‘Let the Evil Go West’
- 5/10/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Inside Trump’s Hush Money Trial With The ElectionLine Podcast; JFK, Rfk Jr & The State Of Mean + Fighting Iran’s Death Sentence Against Rapper Toomaj Salehi
- 5/10/2024
- by Dominic Patten and Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Melania Trump Doesn’t Want Anything To Do With Donald Trump’s Legal Problems
- 5/10/2024
- by Maya Jimenez
- Celebrating The Soaps
Ex-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Calls Nemesis Rep. Matt Gaetz ‘The Hunter Biden Of The Republican Party,’ Supports Primary Challenger
- 5/10/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
Fox News Host Sean Hannity Lists Long Island Estate For $13 Million Amid Relocation To ‘Free State’ Of Florida: ‘I’m Done’
- 5/8/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
House Rejects Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Effort To Oust Speaker Mike Johnson — Update
- 5/8/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
James Cameron Reportedly Wanted Spider-Man to Face 2 Different Marvel Villains Before Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire Took Over
- 5/9/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Rushes | Mohammad Rasoulof Persecuted by Iran, Cannes Labor Tensions Rise
- 5/8/2024
- MUBI
Pinewood Sells Minority Stake in Dominican Republic Studio to Lantica Media; New Sound Stage, Workshop Spaces Underway (Exclusive)
- 5/8/2024
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
‘Fantastic Four’ Casts Ralph Ineson as Galactus (Exclusive)
- 5/9/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘The Bear’ Season 3 Releases Teaser, Premiere Date
- 5/9/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Pam & Tommy’ Stars Sebastian Stan, Lily James Reteam for ‘Let The Evil Go West’ Horror Thriller
- 5/9/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. to Release New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ in 2026, Peter Jackson to Produce and Andy Serkis to Direct
- 5/9/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety - Film News
Steve Albini, Noise Rock Pioneer and ‘In Utero’ Engineer, Dead at 61
- 5/8/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Justin and Hailey Bieber Expecting First Child
- 5/9/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Comedy Central Announces New Jon Stewart Podcast
- 5/9/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
Nicholas Galitzine Felt ‘Perhaps Guilt’ for Playing Gay Roles as a Straight Man, Says He’s ‘Terrified’ of Only Being Viewed As a ‘Cut of Beef at a Meat Market’
- 5/9/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety - Film News
Steve Albini, Noise Rock Pioneer and ‘In Utero’ Engineer, Dead at 61
- 5/8/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie and Laura Dern to Star in John Lee Hancock’s Cancer Trial Drama ‘Monsanto’
- 5/8/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Olivia Wilde, Gregg Araki Team On Black Bear Thriller ‘I Want Your Sex’
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Tatiana Maslany & Rossif Sutherland To Star In ‘Keeper’, The Next Film From ‘Longlegs’ Director Osgood Perkins; Neon Pre-Buys U.S. Rights & Will Launch Int’l Sales At Cannes
- 5/9/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
MTV Documentary Films Acquires U.S. Rights to Sundance #MeToo Doc ‘Black Box Diaries’ (Exclusive)
- 5/9/2024
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety - Film News
Melanie Lynskey, Robyn Malcolm to Lead ‘Pike River’ Thriller About New Zealand Mining Disaster, Signature Launching Sales in Cannes (Exclusive)
- 5/9/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
‘The Sheriff’: Milo Gibson, Mark Dacascos, Tom Berenger & More Cast In Josh Tessier Crime Thriller
- 5/9/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Olivia Wilde, Gregg Araki Team On Black Bear Thriller ‘I Want Your Sex’
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Fantastic Four’ Casts John Malkovich
- 5/9/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Poppy Playtime’ Video Game Adaptation In Works At Legendary
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Paul Walter Hauser to Star in Game Show Drama Feature ‘Press Your Luck’
- 5/9/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. to Release New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ in 2026, Peter Jackson to Produce and Andy Serkis to Direct
- 5/9/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety - Film News
‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ Renewed, Officially Moving to Peacock for Season 5
- 5/9/2024
- TV Insider
Kristen Johnston Reunites With Chuck Lorre, Joins Leanne Morgan Netflix Comedy Series
- 5/9/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
‘Lioness’ Renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+
- 5/9/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘Bluey’ Shorts Set To Premiere This Summer On Disney+ & Disney Jr.
- 5/9/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Lady Gaga’s ‘Chromatica Ball’ HBO Concert Special to Premiere May 25
- 5/8/2024
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety - TV News