SiriusXM debuts Disney Hits channel
SiriusXM has launched a new channel dedicated to hit songs from Disney films and television shows.
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Disney moving forward with price increase for Disney Plus
The Walt Disney Company will increase the price of its flagship streaming service Disney Plus by $1 a month, starting Friday.
Curiosity Stream now at 15 million subscribers, executives say
Curiosity Stream now has 15 million paying subscribers, an increase of 2 million subscribers compared to six months ago.
Woman arrested for starting fire outside California TV station
A California woman was arrested this week for starting a large fire outside of a local television station.
Discovery Plus lands Gordon Ramsay shows through All3Media deal
More than 100 hours of Gordon Ramsay-fronted content will be heading to Discovery Plus under a new deal that includes reality-based programming distributed by All3Media.
AT&T won’t release theatrical films same-day on HBO Max in 2022
AT&T will not release new feature films on HBO Max next year on the same day those films appear in movie theaters in the United States.
Nuvyyo rolling out fix for Daylight Saving bug in Tablo devices
A new firmware update has been released to address a Daylight Saving Time-related glitch on Tablo devices.
Amazon to release new voice remote with Fire TV devices in April
Amazon confirmed this week that it will soon release updated versions of its Fire TV devices to include a new Alexa-enabled voice remote.
T-Mobile won’t change Binge On perk after California net neutrality rule
T-Mobile says it has no plans to change its Binge On feature that allows some subscribers to stream video without counting against data caps.
Philo continues partnership with Best Buy, launches new trial deal
Streaming television service Philo is extending a partnership with electronics retailer Best Buy by offering customers a new trial deal.
AT&T complains to ad group about Boost, Comcast wireless claims
Boost Mobile and Comcast will modify their advertising with respect to each company’s wireless phone offerings after AT&T complained the ads were misleading.
Dish Network hits pirate IPTV operator with $31 million lawsuit
Dish Network has filed a federal lawsuit against an Internet-based streaming television service, accusing the service of illegally pirating its satellite channels.
ESPN confirms interest in Sunday Ticket, but nothing decided yet
ESPN executives say the network is ready to hold discussions with the NFL over the Sunday Ticket package.
NFL goes big on streaming’s future with new broadcast distribution deals
The NFL ended months of anticipation when it announced news broadcast and cable distribution deals that cover television rights to its football games.
Reuters sued by activists in California after giving personal information to feds
Activists are suing Thomson Reuters in federal court over the illegal collection and dissemination of personal information to law enforcement groups.
AT&T ends “sponsored data” scheme after California net neutrality law takes effect
AT&T says it will stop its “sponsored data” scheme that allowed customers to use certain streaming television apps without restriction.
YouTube TV adds more ViacomCBS channels to lineup
YouTube TV has added seven digital channels from the ViacomCBS portfolio of cable and broadcast networks.
Nuvyyo releases new four-tuner Tablo DVR with HDMI support
Canadian television hardware maker Nuvyyo has released a new version of its Tablo DVR that features four tuners and plugs right into the back of a TV set.
Comcast says it will finally drop KCRA from some systems
For the second time in less than a year, Comcast is warning some customers that they will lose KCRA and a few other Hearst Television-owned stations will be dropped on out-of-market systems.
SiriusXM’s latest satellite a “total loss” in space
SiriusXM’s newest satellite has been declared a total loss after it suffered from several failures during a series of in-orbit tests earlier this year.
AT&T to force California customers into arbitration in bid to curb class action lawsuits
AT&T has sent a notice to its customers in California binding them to a new arbitration agreement if they continue to use its services.
New Android TV stick bearing Walmart’s Onn brand surfaces
Documents filed with federal regulators on Monday offered a sneak peek at a new Android TV device that is being designed by Walmart’s in-house electronics brand Onn.
Peacock to offer every episode of “The Office” free for one week
From March 18 to March 24, all episodes of “The Office” will be free to stream with ads on Peacock.
Canadian cable giants Rogers, Shaw announce merger
Canada’s two biggest cable television companies Rogers and Shaw have agreed to a blockbuster merger.
AT&T begins offering 5G access on legacy unlimited plans
Some AT&T customers with older, legacy plans will start to see a speed bump when the company unlocks access to its 5G network on those tiers.
Fox weighs original programs for free streamer Tubi
Executives at Fox Corporation are mulling plans to offer original programs via the company’s free, ad-supported streaming TV service Tubi, according to a report.
Roku begins beefing up original content offering
Roku has lifted the curtain on a new original series that will soon be added to its ad-supported streaming service.
Flex helps keep Comcast broadband subscribers, executive says
Comcast’s streaming TV box may not have deep market penetration, but it’s helping the cable and broadband company keep customers.
Netflix mulls licensing original shows to broadcast, cable networks
Netflix has held discussions with several media companies about licensing some of its original programs for airing on linear networks.
Ad-supported HBO Max launching this summer
A cheaper, ad-supported version of AT&T’s streaming service HBO Max is set to launch in June, executives at the company confirmed last week.
Netflix starts cracking down on password sharing
The service is telling some viewers that their freeloading days are coming to an end.
Bloomberg extends deal with Entercom to provide updates to news stations
The agreement allows Entercom’s news stations to continue carrying Bloomberg Radio-produced segments.
Locast rolls out to Cleveland, bringing service to 30 TV markets
Streaming service Locast is expanding once again, bringing its local TV service to viewers in Cleveland, the company announced on Wednesday.
Hockey returns to ESPN with new deal that includes streaming
Telecasts of National Hockey League games are returning to ESPN under a new, 7-year deal that takes effect later this year.
Latest Nexstar resignation delays plan for “NewsNation” morning show
Nexstar has big plans to launch a morning news show on its flagship cable channel NewsNation — but first, it must find a person willing to lead its newsroom.
Another news executive departs NewsNation, exposing further rifts at Nexstar’s news channel
Jennifer Lyons is the latest person to depart the company as newsroom staffers continue to express concerns over NewsNation’s direction.
Disney Plus surpasses 100 million global subscribers
The Walt Disney Company’s family-friendly streaming service Disney Plus has eclipsed 100 million subscribers, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
Biggest cable, satellite companies lost 6 million subscribers
Top cable and satellite companies lost a collective 6 million subscribers in 2020 as the trend of ditching expensive traditional service for cheaper online offerings continues.
ViacomCBS inks global broadcast deals for Oprah special
ViacomCBS has reached agreements with dozens of foreign broadcast outlets for a one-time airing of Oprah Winfrey’s blockbuster interview with royals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Dish Network announces plans to acquire Republic Wireless
Dish Network announced plans on Monday to acquire Republic Wireless, a mobile virtual network operator with more than 200,000 subscribers.