• Comcast enters its spin-off era; ‘Wicked’ creators on adapting the smash hit musical for the big screen

  • Nov 22 2024
  • Length: 30 mins
  • Podcast

Comcast enters its spin-off era; ‘Wicked’ creators on adapting the smash hit musical for the big screen

  • Summary

  • Comcast is set to spin off a slew of cable channels including E!, SYFY, MSNBC, and CNBC. What’s behind the move? Plus, the big announcement also brings with it the news of a long anticipated promotion for NBCUniversal executive Donna Langley. What does she have in store for the company in her new role? Kim Masters and Matt Belloni dive into the latest at Comcast.

    Plus, NPR’s Jeff Lunden speaks to playwright Winnie Holzman and composer Stephen Schwartz about the long-anticipated film adaptation of their hit stage show Wicked. Among other pressing topics, they’re sharing what drove the decision to split the story into two movies.

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