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With Spinoff, AT&T Picks Safer Exit for WarnerMedia • Telco’s decision ahead of Discovery merger avoids a direct investor referendum on streaming

‘Ghosts’ Leaps Out as Primetime Hit • CBS single-camera sitcom trails only ‘Young Sheldon’ as the top-rated broadcast comedy

Honoring Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the ‘Father of Black History’

‘Claws’ Showrunner Launches Banner That Champions Inclusion

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Remembered: 1940-2022 Howard Hesseman • Actor best known for playing the beloved counterculture DJ on ‘WKRP’ was a talented actor and a gentle soul

Call of Dollars • Video game industry sees fast-growing esports sector as ripe for bigger TV platforms

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Final Oscar Nomination Predictions • An unpredictable awards season is sure to yield a few surprises

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THE BALANCING ACT • AFTER TAKING A BREAK FROM ACTING TO PRODUCE, CHANNING TATUM IS BACK WITH DIRECTORIAL DEBUT ‘DOG,’ ‘THE LOST CITY’ OPPOSITE SANDRA BULLOCK — AND MORE ‘MAGIC MIKE’

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Three COSMOS, please • ‘AND JUST LIKE THAT…’ SHOWRUNNER MICHAEL PATRICK KING DISHES ON HOW HE BROUGHT ‘SEX AND THE CITY’ BACK — WITHOUT SAMANTHA

SHE COULDN’T HELP BUT WONDER… • Sarah Jessica Parker on returning to Carrie Bradshaw

Berlin Is (Almost, 100%) Back • The festival sees positive response from the global film community despite a shorter length and virtual European Film Market

Germany Balances on the Edge • Exhibitors cheer Berlin’s in-person move as a necessary cultural event but still see huge challenges ahead as pandemic continues

Fresh Faces Light Up Screens • European Film Promotion’s Shooting Stars ready to take center stage at the Berlinale

King of the Clubhouse: Andy Cohen Revels in His Rise • Executive’s on-camera work leads him to Hollywood Walk of Fame

Anything Can Happen on ‘Live’ • Andy Cohen recalls outrageous moments from his shows

John Williams a Whirlwind at 90 • Legendary composer releases new Berlin Orchestra recording

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Discoveries From a Virtual Sundance • Debuting indies online instead of in Park City definitely puts a damper on the buzz factor; here are the breakouts from this year’s fest, with dozens more reviews online

Christine Baranski