Real-life 'Succession' as Lachlan Murdoch steps in

Lachlan Murdoch takes the reins as the sole chairman of News Corp., presiding over the empire his father built — encompassing the most influential conservative media institutions in America.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment September 22, 2023 Real-life 'Succession' as Lachlan Murdoch solidifies perch atop Fox and News Corp. Lachlan Murdoch shares his father Rupert's right-wing politics and enthusiasm for the family media empire, leading analysts to believe the son's corporate direction won't depart much from what the elder Murdoch set forth. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Why would Disney want to sell ABC? The storied television network and its stations have been part of Disney for 27 years. But the company's streaming ambitions may put the unit on the block. SHARE       READ MORE Review: What's the opposite of a must-see? The tired 'Expend4bles' is close to definitive Reheated action heroics don't get the job done in a shoddy sequel starring Megan Fox, Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, Tony Jaa and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Column: Rupert Murdoch is sliding into retirement. His malign influence isn't going anywhere He won't run Fox News anymore, but it's far too early to say good riddance to Rupert Murdoch, since the venom he injected into American politics may last forever. SHARE       READ MORE Meet Shah Rukh Khan: If you haven't heard of the Bollywood superstar, it's about time you did If you don't know Shah Rukh Khan by now, it's time to get to know the Bollywood superstar who is commanding Indian cinema with two blockbusters this year. SHARE       READ MORE WGA and studios hold marathon talks but no deal yet to end strike WGA and AMPTP representatives met for the second time this week as the two sides worked on an agreement that would end the writers' strike. SHARE       READ MORE The architect of L.A.'s iconic Capitol Records building sets the record straight — again — on that needle On the heels of his 95th birthday, the architect of L.A. landmarks looks back on his career and the ever-enduring myth that his Capitol Records building is intended to resemble a stack of records. (It's not.) SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US