Showbiz Sandbox 271: A Brief History of Net Neutrality




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Summary: Last week the Federal Communications Commission approved new rules that will regulate broadband Internet service and enforce net neutrality. Just in case you’re still trying to decipher the net neutrality news, <a title="Jonathan Strickland's Twitter Account" href="https://twitter.com/jonstrickland" target="_blank">Jonathan Strickland</a>, a senior writer for How Stuff Works, explains exactly what it is how the issue has evolved over time, starting in the 19th-century with laws designed to govern railroads.<br> Another hot topic in Hollywood lately has been the executive shuffle taking place at several studios. Former Fox exec Tom Rothman will take over for the recently departed Amy Pascal as head honcho of Sony Pictures, while Paramount begins its own search for a new leader after the departure of Adam Goodman.<br> Surely all of these moguls would be quick to assure you that Will Smith is indeed a movie star despite a few recent box office duds, yet as his latest film hits theaters news stories abound asking whether the actor can still open a movie.<br> Of course, we also cover the week’s top entertainment news stories including the Blade Runner sequel moves forward, Pee Wee Herman brings his playhouse to Netflix and Disney reboots Ducktales.<br> <br> Jonathan Strickland on How Stuff Works<br><br> <a title="Jonathan Strickland on How Stuff Works" href="http://science.howstuffworks.com/jonathan-strickland-author.htm" target="_blank">http://science.howstuffworks.com/jonathan-strickland-author.htm</a><br> Jonathan Strikland’s TechStuff Podcast<br><br> <a title="Jonathan Strikland’s TechStuff Podcast" href="http://shows.howstuffworks.com/techstuff-podcast.htm" target="_blank">http://shows.howstuffworks.com/techstuff-podcast.htm</a><br> China Monthly Box Office Tops U.S. for First Time Ever<br><br> <a title="China Monthly Box Office Tops U.S. for First Time Ever" href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/china-box-office-tops-us-778499" target="_blank">http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/china-box-office-tops-us-778499</a><br> ‘Focus’ Takes Top Box-Office Spot<br><br> <a title="‘Focus’ Takes Top Box-Office Spot" href="http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/03/01/focus-takes-top-box-office-spot/" target="_blank">http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/03/01/focus-takes-top-box-office-spot/</a><br> Will Smith Box Office Grosses<br><br> <a title="Will Smith Box Office Grosses" href="http://www.the-numbers.com/person/770401-Will-Smith#tab=acting" target="_blank">http://www.the-numbers.com/person/770401-Will-Smith#tab=acting</a><br> Not Even Will Smith Can Open A Movie Anymore<br><br> <a title="Not Even Will Smith Can Open A Movie Anymore" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/style-blog/wp/2015/03/03/not-even-will-smith-can-open-a-movie-anymore-so-what-defines-the-a-list-today/" target="_blank">http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/style-blog/wp/2015/03/03/not-even-will-smith-can-open-a-movie-anymore-so-what-defines-the-a-list-today/</a><br> Tom Rothman Lands Top Job at Sony’s Motion Picture Group<br><br> <a title="Tom Rothman Lands Top Job at Sony's Motion Picture Group" href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tom-rothman-lands-top-job-777377" target="_blank">http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tom-rothman-lands-top-job-777377</a><br> Tom Rothman, New Sony Pictures Chair, Brings Big-Budget Track Record<br><br> <a title="Tom Rothman, New Sony Pictures Chair, Brings Big-Budget Track Record" href="http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-sony-succession-tom-rothman-20150225-story.html" target="_blank">http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-sony-succession-tom-rothman-20150225-story.html</a><br> Paramount Shake-Up: Adam Goodman Prepares to Exit as Film Group President<br><br> <a title="Paramount Shake-Up: Adam Goodman Prepares to Exit as Film Group President" href="http://www.hollywoodreporter."></a>