Rupert Murdoch’s Newspaper War in L.A. Will Begin This Month
The Hollywood Reporter••entertainment
Key Points:
- Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. is launching the California Post on January 26, with both digital and print editions based at the Fox studio lot in Century City.
- The California Post aims to deliver populist, entertaining journalism targeting the liberal political elite, combining local news, sports, and a West Coast version of Page Six led by Ian Mohr.
- Editor-in-chief Nick Papps emphasized the publication will represent the values of everyday Californians, positioning itself as an alternative to legacy media and aiming to disrupt the status quo.
- The launch is a strategic move by News Corp., led by CEO Robert Thomson and Lachlan Murdoch, to expand their media presence on the West Coast and challenge established outlets like the Los Angeles
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