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Man arrested for T-Mobile hack is suspected in newly-revealed AT&T data breach
An American citizen detained in Turkey is suspected of participating in an attack against AT&T's systems that allowed them to collect sensitive customer records.
Future Today forges deal with Gravitas, Sony Pictures for more Fawesome content
Future Today has inked new content licensing deals with three distributors for its Fawesome app.
Hallmark to launch premium streaming video service
Hallmark Media says it will soon debut a new streaming service, called Hallmark Plus, that will offer access to its original series and films for $8 per month.
CNN to slash 100 jobs, roll out subscription product this year
The memo offered no specific plans about the subscription product, but CNN CEO Mark Thompson hopes it will bring in more than a billion dollars.
Post-merger cuts could target TV networks at Paramount
Networks like CBS and Comedy Central that nurture hit TV franchises and have lucrative live sports rights are likely safe for the long-term, but the future is hazy for other Paramount-owned channels.
Willow by Cricbuzz, NBC Sports to bring live cricket to cable TV
The partnership will see Comcast's two regional sports networks offer six matches from the San Francisco Unicorns.
WBD to expand TNT Sports identity, programming on Tru TV
Warner Bros Discovery says it will air nearly 1,000 hours of live sports on its basic cable network Tru TV this year.
AXS hires Brian Doherty away from Nexstar Media
AXS TV has hired former Nexstar Media sales executive Brian Doherty into a similar role at the firm.
Spectrum begins offering Vix Premium with Ads to TV customers
Spectrum TV subscribers with at least one Univision channel in their pay TV package now have access to Vix Premium with Ads.
Nielsen hires Akhil Parekh away from Publicis Groupe
Akhil Parekh is joining the audience measurement company as its Chief Solutions Officer of Digital Product.
TuneIn lands audio rights to Big 12 Conference games
TuneIn has inked an agreement with the Big 12 Conference to distribute live coverage of football games and ancillary programming.
Former Wall Street Journal reporter files discrimination lawsuit
The reporter, Stephanie Armour, says the newspaper invented reasons to give journalists poor performance reviews in an effort to shed workers.