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Filmrise expands partnership with ITV Studios, adds more British TV content
Shows like "Prime Suspect" and "Romulus" will be offered to FilmRise clients as part of the deal.
Sinclair chairman buys Baltimore Sun newspaper
Sinclair's executive chairman has acquired the Baltimore Sun from a hedge fund, the newspaper said on Monday.
Peacock helps grab 28 million viewers for AFC Wild Card Playoff game
Comcast said Peacock had more than 16 million devices streaming the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at once.
Florida journalist used CBS News password to access Fox News feeds
A Florida journalist under investigation for alleged cybercrime offenses used a password belonging to CBS News to access raw video files belonging to Fox News.
Charter begins accepting applications for Spectrum Scholars
Eligible college juniors accepted into the program will receive $20,000 in scholarship money, plus mentoring, internship and career advancement opportunities.
TEGNA stations return to DirecTV ahead of NFL playoffs
Nearly five dozen local broadcast television stations owned by TEGNA have returned to DirecTV on Saturday.
Nexstar refreshes logo, brand identity for CW Network
The CW Network is getting a new logo and color scheme as part of a refresh of its brand identity.
Sinclair digital networks Charge, Comet added to Hulu with Live TV
Sinclair Broadcast Group's digital networks have been added to the Walt Disney Company's general entertainment service Hulu.
NewsNation to revamp weekday schedule, add weekend news programming
Nexstar-owned NewsNation will debut a new weekday schedule and expand its morning show to the weekends later this month.
CBS Sports to limit Super Bowl 4K video feed to pay TV subscribers
Paramount says it will offer a 4K video feed of Super Bowl LVIII to cable, satellite and streaming cable-like platforms; everyone else will get the game in high definition.
BET Media to license Tyler Perry shows to other services
Eight series will be offered to subscription-based and ad-supported streaming services.
Amazon laying off hundreds at Prime Video, MGM Studios, Twitch
Some Amazon employees are starting the new year in the worst possible way: On the unemployment line.