"Game of Thrones" Creators to Helm New "Star Wars" Series
A galaxy far, far away is joining forces with the Seven Kingdoms. "Game of Thrones" creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are set to write a new "Star Wars" series for Disney. YourTango's Rebecca Stokes joins Cheddar to discuss what the news means for Disney's overall content and streaming strategies.
Tronc is selling the Los Angeles Times to California billionaire doctor Patrick Soon-Shiong. Stokes breaks down who the buyer is, and what the purchase means for the future of the media company. The paper has gone through three editors in the past six months as its publisher has faced sexual harassment allegations.
"Get Out" could be getting a sequel. Writer and director Jordan Peele told The Hollywood Reporter he's open to making a followup to the Oscar-nominated thriller. Stokes reveals what the next movie might look like, and how it plays into the original's awards campaign.
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy died after he was shot in his patrol car Saturday evening by an unknown assailant, and an investigation is underway that the sheriff said will press all of the department’s resources into action.
Jann Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone magazine and also was a co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the hall's board of directors after making comments that were seen as disparaging toward Black and female musicians. He apologized within hours.
Three British news organizations reported Saturday that comedian and social influencer Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and abuse based on allegations from four women who knew him over a seven-year period at the height of his fame.
