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Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · 20d

By firing Kimmel, Disney did the opposite: It damaged its own financial interests in order to placate Trump. When appeasing a president outweighs a company’s bottom line, its programming choices, and its freedom to operate, we’ve entered uncharted territory in U.S. history.

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Kimmel isn't Roseanne or Gina Carano. This time Disney is hurting its own wallet, showing that it will take a financial hit just to appease Trump.

Kimmel Isn’t Roseanne or Gina Carano — This Time, Disney Hurt Its Own Wallet

Kimmel isn't Roseanne or Gina Carano. This time Disney is hurting its own wallet, showing that it will take a financial hit just to appease Trump.

Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · 20d

By contrast, “Star Wars” books continued after Wendig’s firing. “The Mandalorian” didn’t skip a beat after Carano’s firing. Seven seasons and 112 episodes of “The Conners” aired after Roseanne was fired. Firing them protected Disney’s investments in these IPs.

Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · 20d

Disney’s invested a fortune in Kimmel since his show debuted 22 years ago in 2003. He hosts “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” He’s hosted the Oscars four times. Even if linear late night TV bites it, there always could have been Disney+ for him. He is a massive Disney investment.

Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · 20d

Unlike the Roseanne, Carano, and Wendig firings, Disney is actively harming its own financial interests this time. Maybe late-night is irrevocably in decline, but they still will be paying him up to $16 million a year through his contract expiring next year.

Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · 20d

Kimmel is different, and it’s not just the clear cause-and-effect of Brendan Carr and Trump calling for his ouster — It's Disney working against its own business interests. My piece for @indiewire.com featuring sharp remarks from Poynter's Kelly McBride.

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Kimmel Isn’t Roseanne or Gina Carano — This Time, Disney Hurt Its Own Wallet

Kimmel isn't Roseanne or Gina Carano. This time Disney is hurting its own wallet, showing that it will take a financial hit just to appease Trump.

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Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · 20d

Some may ask, “Well, didn’t Disney fire Roseanne and Gina Carano as well?” Separately, I’d mention Disney ending working with anti-Trump author Chuck Wendig as well.

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Kimmel Isn’t Roseanne or Gina Carano — This Time, Disney Hurt Its Own Wallet

Kimmel isn't Roseanne or Gina Carano. This time Disney is hurting its own wallet, showing that it will take a financial hit just to appease Trump.

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Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · 22d

Jane Fonda gave @indiewire.com a statement about Redford: “It hit me hard this morning when I read that Bob was gone. I can’t stop crying. He meant a lot to me and was a beautiful person in every way. He stood for an America we have to keep fighting for.”

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Jane Fonda and More Pay Tribute to Robert Redford: ‘He Stood for an America We Have to Keep Fighting for’

Robert Redford tributes: Jane Fonda says the late actor 'stood for an America we have to keep fighting for.'

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Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · 22d

Robert Redford. Struggling to think of an actor who gave more performances that stir my soul. And by creating Sundance, he leaves an infrastructure and a model for supporting artist-led filmmaking that's needed now more than ever. Quite a legacy.

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Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · 22d

The absolute greatest.

Kate Erbland @katerbland.bsky.social · 22d

Truly the total package. One of one.

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Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · 24d

Quite a night: 13 Emmys for "The Studio," 8 for "Adolescence," and 5 for "The Pitt," the shows that also won the Best Comedy, Limited Series, and Drama categories. Separately, "The Penguin" won 9 Emmys overall and "Severance" eight.

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2025 Emmys Winners List: ‘The Pitt,’ ‘The Studio,’ and ‘Adolescence’ Win Top Prizes

2025 Emmys winners list: 'The Studio,' 'The Pitt,' and 'Adolescence' won the top categories with more prizes for 'The Penguin' and 'Severance.'

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Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · 24d

Before tonight, Seth Rogen had been nominated for five #Emmys in previous years and never won. Now he's won three just tonight (Best Actor, Best Directing, and Best Writing in a Comedy), with a possible Best Comedy Series win still to come.

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Seth Rogen Wins Emmy for Best Actor in a Comedy for ‘The Studio’

Seth Rogen wins the 2025 Primetime Emmy for Best Actor in a Comedy for 'The Studio.'

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Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · 24d

I did not have Kathy Bates and Alan Cumming referencing their outstanding work in the Rob Marshall-directed "Annie" TV movie from the late '90s on my #Emmys bingo card!

Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · Sep 3

This Beyond Fest retrospective of @realgdt.bsky.social's films looks incredible. A must for any cinephile in L.A.

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Guillermo del Toro Will Appear at His 12-Film Career Retrospective and 4K ‘Cronos’ Restoration at Beyond Fest

Guillermo del Toro joins Beyond Fest career retrospective in-person at the Los Angeles festival later this year: 12 films, including Cronos restored.

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Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · Aug 29

What a privilege to be able to exclusively debut the first image of Martin Scorsese's character in "In the Hand of Dante" for @indiewire.com. Used this as an opportunity to wax rhapsodic a bit about his acting in general.

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First Look at Martin Scorsese in ‘In the Hand of Dante’ Is a Good Time to Celebrate His Distinctive Acting Roles

Martin Scorsese acts in 'In the Hand of Dante' as Dante's mentor: It's a reminder that Scorsese's acting roles are always great.

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Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · Aug 26

Consider me PRO Alcaraz haircut!

Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · Aug 25

Loved talking to Scott Shooman, head of IFC Entertainment Group, about the extraordinary early response to what's shaping up to be one of the most anticipated movies of the fall: "Good Boy," a PG-13 horror movie told entirely from a dog's point of view.

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After 1 Million Trailer Views in 4 Days, IFC Decided to Take ‘Good Boy’ Off Leash

IFC gives 'Good Boy,' told entirely from a dog's point of view, a wide release on October 3 after extraordinary social media buzz.

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Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · Aug 21

I've been so excited about our '70s Week. For the Top 100 I wrote up "Jeremiah Johnson," "Dersu Uzala," "Death in Venice," "Ceddo," "The Harder They Come," "Welfare," "All the President's Men," "Star Wars," "McCabe & Mrs. Miller," and "Chinatown."

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The 100 Best Movies of the 1970s

From "Alien" and "All that Jazz" to "World on a Wire" and "Zabriskie Point," these are the films that defined the '70s.

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Eric Deggans @edeggans.bsky.social · Aug 4

IndieWire spoke w/me on end of Corporation for Public Broadcasting. I noted public media outlets are still fighting to stay in operation and that federal funding gave every American a stake in public media, whether or not they donate. https://loom.ly/ddT9SU0

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting Is Shutting Down, but Not All Hope Is Lost

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutters, but not all is lost. IndieWire spoke to two figures in public media, Eric Deggans and Sitara Nieves.

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Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · Jul 29

They say Gen-Z doesn't care about movie theaters. Well, she's proving them wrong.

The Beach Theatre is personally meaningful in my life as well — it's where I saw my first-ever subtitled foreign-language movie when I was 10. So happy it lives again.

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Meet the 26-Year-Old Who Reopened an 85-Year-Old Movie Theater

The Beach Theatre: A cinema reopened by a 26-year-old despite the industry fearing Gen-Z isn’t interested in theatrical.

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Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · Jul 22

As Jack Black put it in his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction for Ozzy Osbourne last year, these things might not have been at odds: “He teamed up with his family to create another genre, reality TV,” Black said. “Maybe the most evil thing he ever did.”

Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · Jul 22

RIP Ozzy Osbourne. Performatively "evil" onstage and yet the ultimate family man on TV.

Tried to reconcile these contradictions here for @indiewire.com.

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Remembering Ozzy Osbourne, Rock’s Prince of Darkness Who Also Created Reality TV as We Know It

Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76: Rocker all but created reality TV as we know it today with 'The Osbournes.'

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Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · Jul 18

Really dug the new nearly five-hour Billy Joel documentary. Had a lot to say about it here.

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‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’ Review: Smart, Sprawling Documentary Makes a Case, Even for Non-Fans, of the Piano Man’s Greatness

'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' review: Non-fans will like this documentary about the Piano Man as well.

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Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · Jul 18

Love how Colbert says of his job, "I wish someone else was getting it."

This is a dangerous capitulation to Trump.

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‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ Ending in 2026 — Et Tu, Skydance?

'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' to end in May 2026 in a move sure to invite speculation that it's due to the impending Paramount-Skydance merger.

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Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · Jul 16

I interviewed Trump 14 years ago at his Comedy Central Roast, and a memory from that has always stuck with me — one newly relevant in light of his renewed (and shameful) attacks on Rosie O'Donnell. Had to write about this for @indiewire.com.

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I Saw Firsthand Just How Much Even the Idea of Rosie O’Donnell Got Under Donald Trump’s Skin

Even at Trump's Comedy Central Roast, I Saw Rosie O'Donnell irk him — she wasn't even there. But just the idea of Rosie got under his skin.

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Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · Jul 15

Almost certainly inviting consternation with this one. But I stand by it — there's a universe where things could be so much worse for TCM viewers.

David Zaslav Is the Good Guy? Why He Might Have Saved Turner Classic Movies

David Zaslav may have saved Turner Classic Movies. TCM seems as strong as ever under his leadership, and he's ensured his continued oversight of it.

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