Novel based on Arandora Star tragedy optioned for TV

Natalie Dye’s debut novel about the sinking of the Arandora Star ship during World War Two, killing 865 people, has been optioned for television. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Sedaris, Adelmann, Cross-Smith, and More

Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from David Sedaris, Maria Adelmann, Leesa Cross-Smith, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2022-05-31 09:59:55 UTC ]
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TV ad leaders say Nielsen measurement alternatives not ready for prime time

Measurement solutions from iSpot.TV and Samba TV, among others, are buzzy at this year’s upfronts, but won't see much action. Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2022-05-26 14:00:29 UTC ]
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Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Batuman, Lee, Chaon, and More

Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from Elif Batuman, our own Marie Myung-Ok Lee, Dan Chaon, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2022-05-24 09:59:12 UTC ]
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Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Shipstead, Ryan, Walker, and More

Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from Maggie Shipstead, Eimer Ryan, Sarai Walker, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2022-05-17 09:59:45 UTC ]
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Robert Goolrick, whose books explored tragedy and endurance, dies at 73

He vaulted to literary prominence with a lacerating childhood memoir of abuse and wrote best-selling novels such as "A Reliable Wife.” Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-14 01:28:24 UTC ]
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‘Heartstopper’ Is a TV Love Story With the Soul of a Comic

This faithful Netflix adaptation of a popular webcomic and graphic novel tells a heartwarming boy-meets-boy tale through live action and animation. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-05-09 20:44:12 UTC ]
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Ad groups evaluate TV measurement beyond Nielsen

ANA and 4A's join CIMM to foster transition to 'multi-currency' market for TV and video. Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2022-05-05 20:04:57 UTC ]
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Gastronomy and the Stars: Cookbooks for the Astrologically Inclined

Earth, air, fire, or water, there is the perfect astrology cookbook to satiate your sign's hunger. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-04-29 10:35:00 UTC ]
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Malcolm Nance, TV pundit turned fighter in Ukraine: ‘I believe in the defense of democracy’

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[ The Guardian | 2022-04-29 10:00:38 UTC ]
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Roku opens up more advertising data for marketing mix modeling to better compete with traditional TV

Roku has struck deals with four marketing tech providers — Analytic Partners, Ipsos MMA, IRI and Nielsen — to provide data breaking down creative types, dayparts and ZIP code-level impressions. The post Roku opens up more advertising data for marketing mix modeling to better compete with... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2022-04-25 04:01:00 UTC ]
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Horizon Media will use Nielsen alternatives for up to 15% of TV upfront deals

'Without a doubt a multi-currency ecosystem will become the new norm,' says chief investment officer. Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2022-04-19 16:22:07 UTC ]
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'Slow Horses' makes me glad I forgot to cancel Apple TV+

Confession time: I’d never read any John LeCarré until after I’d seen the 2011 film of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. It’s a brilliant movie, and one that sent me scuttling to read the Karla trilogy and then watch the two excellent Alec Guinness adaptations. After devouring the first two episodes of... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-04-07 16:00:47 UTC ]
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Bid for Nielsen TV ratings company almost doubles to $16B

Nielsen is being acquired for $16 billion, including debt, about a week after the media measurement company rejected a smaller offer Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2022-03-29 21:47:16 UTC ]
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Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Chou, Lippmann, Gainza, and More

Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from Elaine Hsieh Chou, Sara Lippmann, María Gainza, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2022-03-22 09:59:57 UTC ]
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TV Alert: 'Theodosia'

A live-action adaptation of the Theodosia series by Robin L. LaFevers will begin streaming on HBO Max starting March 10. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Q&A with VAB CEO Sean Cunningham on the trade org’s role in the TV ad industry’s measurement makeover

The VAB is helping to create new standards for TV measurement, but can it be an objective party if it counts some measurement providers -- but not Nielsen -- as dues-paying members? The post Q&A with VAB CEO Sean Cunningham on the trade org’s role in the TV ad industry’s measurement makeover... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2022-03-04 05:01:00 UTC ]
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Amazon is closing its physical bookstores and 4-star shops in the Bay Area and beyond

The retail giant will shut its bookstore in San Jose and Walnut Creek, as well as it its 4-star stores in Burlingame, Berkeley and Corte Madera as part of a company-wide brick-and-mortar reset. Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2022-03-02 23:22:50 UTC ]
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How To Design A D&D Character Based On Your Favorite Book Character

Here are all the basic dos and don'ts of how to design a D&D character based on your favorite book character. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-03-02 11:35:00 UTC ]
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Economic sanctions were designed as a severe threat. Now they’re a default policy option.

Historian Nicholas Mulder explains sanctions' modern origins in the League of Nations era. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-02-25 13:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Engadget | 2022-02-17 14:00:43 UTC ]
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