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CW Network inks affiliation agreements in three more TV markets
Nexstar has reached affiliation agreements with stations in California, Arizon and Texas that will offer its CW Network programming from September 1.
Dish pulls two Central Oregon TV channels over fees
Dish has pulled two Central Oregon television stations over a demand for higher fees in exchange for the right to distribute the channels.
DirecTV begins refreshing user interface for satellite TV customers
DirecTV has stated rolling out an updated user interface to the set-top boxes of its traditional satellite TV customers.
Disney lays off workers at National Geographic, local ABC TV stations
Nearly 140 workers are affected by the latest round of pink slips at Disney.
Paramount offer from “Apex Capital” appears to be a hoax
The bid submitted on Wednesday would include an infusion of $10 billion in capital to Paramount, plus a $400 million break-up fee paid to Skydance Media.
Carlos Ferreiro stepping down as CFO of Televisa-Univision
The company cited "health reasons" for his departure; Juan Pablo Newman will serve as interim CFO starting in September.
Former Warner Music chair Edgar Bronfman, Jr. still interested in Paramount
The bid would involve spending $2 billion to $2.5 billion in order to acquire National Amusements, Paramount's largest shareholder.
Al Jazeera journalist, photographer killed in Israeli air strike
Two Al Jazeera journalists were killed in an apparent Israeli missile strike on Wednesday, the network said.
NBC, Peacock draw over 31 million viewers for third day of Paris Olympics competitions
NBC said more than 4.5 million people tuned in to watch some or all of the Olympics via Peacock and other digital platforms on Monday.
NBC: Interest in Paris Olympics advertising outpaces Rio, Tokyo games
More than $500 million has been generated from new sponsors who have committed advertising spend against the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Cineverse to bring TV shows, movies to Spotify
The partnership is considered novel for both sides; Cineverse primarily distributes its content through FAST, AVOD and SVOD platforms.
Comcast brings Xumo Play to Sky devices in United Kingdom
It marks the first time Xumo Play, as a service, has been made available outside the United States.