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Prime Video Channels offers bundle with Starz, Max
Amazon is offering Prime Video streamers the opportunity to bundle Max and Starz for a 25 percent discount.
Pulitzer-winning cartoonist released on bail following child porn arrest
A prize-winning cartoonist who was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of possessing child pornography was released from jail on Thursday.
Allen Media reverses plan to lay off some TV meteorologists
The company is still moving forward with plans to build a regional forecasting hub, but has decided to pause its strategy of laying off TV meteorologists at some stations.
CNN laying off around 200 workers amid digital news shift
CNN will eliminate 6 percent of its global workforce as the network tries to rebound from low ratings by focusing on digital news platforms.
Hearst to end “Matter of Fact” after 10 seasons
Hearst's syndicated news magazine program "Matter of Fact" will end production at the conclusion of its current season.
CNN revamps weekday programming schedule
CNN is moving some of its shows to new time slots while launching new programs in a bid to reverse its ratings woes.
New Comcast “Sports & News” package missing some sports
Channels that carry TNT Sports programming aren't available through the package, and many regional sports networks are also missing.
Comcast launches cheaper “Sports & News TV” package on Xfinity
Comcast has introduced a new sports-inclusive TV package that costs $70 per month when paired with an Xfinity Internet subscription.
MRC completes accreditation of Nielsen Big Data & Panel measurement
The MRC this week formally accredited Nielsen's Big Data & Panel National TV measurement product.
CNN, NBC News planning post-inauguration layoffs
CNN and NBC News are readying plans for pink slips, which could begin flying in newsrooms as soon as Thursday.
Eric Becker named Head of Communications at Fathom Entertainment
Fathom Entertainment, a joint venture of the country's largest movie theater chains, has named Eric Becker has its head of corporate communications.
Lawmakers press for streaming services to carry C-SPAN
Two lawmakers are urging Fubo, Hulu and YouTube TV to carry C-SPAN, arguing the per-subscriber fee is less than what Fox News and CNN charge.