Facebook is adding “Social Audio Experiences” – Facebook announced several audio focused products today. They include a sound studio in your pocket and soundbites. Soundbites are short-form creative audio clips for capturing anecdotes, jokes, moments of inspiration and more.
The social network is also adding podcasts directly within the Facebook app. They are also testing “Live Audio Rooms”. Expect to see public figures hosting conversations with other public figures, experts and fans.
Wyss Pulls Out; Tribune Deems Bainum Offer No Longer Reasonably Expected to Lead to a “Superior Proposal” [Media News Journal]
Lee Enterprises Began Trading on Nasdaq Today [Media News Journal]
Netflix is the biggest winner since Disney kicked off the streaming wars – While the streaming wars have added many competitive services to Netflix, the end result of media’s shift to streaming may cement Netflix as the center of household entertainment.
The streamer reports earnings tomorrow. [CNBC]
Apple to Reinstate Parler, the App at Center of Online-Speech Debate – Apple Inc. plans to make the social-media app Parler available through its App Store again, the computer and smartphone company said in a letter to lawmakers on Monday.
Apple removed Parler from its app store in January, citing objectionable content. In a letter to Sen. Mike Lee of Utah and Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado, both Republicans, Apple said Monday that a revised version of the Parler app with improved content moderation would be approved for release to Apple users. [WSJ]
Marvel dropped the first trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ring today.
The Flash updates – Michael Keaton’s publicist confirmed he will don the cowl once more and return as Batman in The Flash
Also, director Andy Muschietti announced that production has started on The Flash via an Instagram post today.
Anderson Cooper starts his stint guest hosting Jeopardy – His run will last April 19-30.
Taylor Swift’s Rerecorded ‘Fearless’ Is the Year’s Biggest Debut So Far – “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” opened with the equivalent of 291,000 sales in the United States, giving her a third No. 1 album in just under nine months. [NYT]
New York Movie Theater Capacity Increases to 33% April 26 [Media News Journal]
Godzilla vs. Kong racked up another $7.7 million to lead the U.S. Domestic Box Office for the weekend of April 16 – The Warner Bros. release has made $80.5 million total so far. Impressive, given limited theater capacities and some cities still banning theater food and drink sales. [Media News Journal]
McDonald’s announces the BTS meal coming this May –
