California, New York prepping lawsuit to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal
The lawsuit could be filed in the next few weeks, according to a report from Reuters.
Year: 2026
Viewpoint: The wide world of the TV sports business
Sports programming continues to be a core part of the linear TV business — which raises questions about what happens to the business when sports moves to streaming.
Omdia: FIFA World Cup spurs higher interest in smart TVs among retailers
The soccer tournament is causing more retailers to acquire smart TVs for their store shelves, particularly in the U.S., Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region.
Weigel to FCC: NextGen TV may disrupt free access to broadcast TV
In a letter sent to regulators this week, executives at Weigel urged officials to maintain an existing simulcast requirement for broadcasters.
Broadband group wants FCC relief from foreign-made wireless router ban
The broadband industry group NCTA has asked the FCC for a waiver to some of its rules concerning foreign-made wireless routers, citing potential supply constraints.
New Jersey police officer charged with stealing journalist’s camera equipment
The state trooper was tracked using an Apple AirTag located inside a bag of expensive camera equipment, state prosecutors said.
Paramount asks judge to toss lawsuit over proposed Warner Bros Discovery merger
Attorneys for Paramount say an antitrust lawsuit filed by streaming and pay TV consumers over the company’s deal to acquire Warner Bros should be tossed due to lack of standing.
StreamTV Show expands 2026 program with YouTube, Starz, Sony keynotes
Questex’s StreamTV Show has expanded its 2026 conference lineup, adding new keynote speakers from YouTube, Starz and Sony Pictures Television as the event prepares for what organizers say will be its largest gathering to date.
Telemundo says it will not air commercials during World Cup hydration breaks
Telemundo has committed itself to covering hydration breaks during the FIFA World Cup tournament rather than opting-in to new commercial sponsorship opportunities made available by FIFA.
CBS: No plan to offer Joe Rogan spot on “60 Minutes”
Paramount is disputing a report published by a gossip blog and repeated by a newspaper that claims “60 Minutes” is weighing a role for podcaster Joe Rogan.
AMC brings free “Walking Dead” marathon stream to United Kingdom
The launch of the AMC Walking Dead Universe streaming channel marks the sixth FAST channel that will be available to British streamers.
Teen who stormed court during NBA Finals Game 1 faces charges, gets lifetime arena ban
The teen, who wasn’t named because of his age, faces criminal trespass charges and will be banned from all NBA arenas for life.