By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Underscore Talent is launching a new division that focuses on representing creative talent across STEM, learning and education. A subsidiary of TheSoul Publishing, Underscore is a talent management firm that represents a diverse client base of content creators across multiple social media, online streaming and gaming platforms. This includes … [Read more...] about Underscore Talent Launches New Division for STEM Education
Podcasting
George Carlin Estate Settles Lawsuit Over ‘AI Comedy Special’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The estate of George Carlin won a settlement with a media company over a fake, hour-long comedy special, purportedly using AI to portray the comedian. As TLL first reported in January, the estate filed a federal lawsuit against the comedy podcast Dudesy for an hour-long comedy special sold as an AI-generated impression of the late … [Read more...] about George Carlin Estate Settles Lawsuit Over ‘AI Comedy Special’
The Grinch Podcast Greenlit for Second Festive Season
TLL Staff Following a stellar debut season, the podcast streamer Wondery announced it is greenlighting a second season of its breakout hit ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast. “The Grinch told me that he found being a talk show host was a surprisingly satisfying experience!" said Marshall Lewy, Chief Content Officer for Wondery. "Sure he was a curmudgeon on set, but ‘Tis The … [Read more...] about The Grinch Podcast Greenlit for Second Festive Season
Wondery Assembles A-List Talent For New Grinch Podcast
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief He started out as a mean one, and ended up as one mean podcaster. The Amazon-owned podcast network Wondery has announced a partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to launch a hilarious new podcast. Called ’Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show’, the original new podcast series features a selection of top drawer acting … [Read more...] about Wondery Assembles A-List Talent For New Grinch Podcast