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Disney strikes content licensing deal with Netflix
Some shows, like "How I Met Your Mother" and "White Collar," will be available to Netflix subscribers for more than a year.
Project Veritas CEO resigns after finding “strong evidence of past illegality”
Hannah Giles has resigned as the chief executive of the right-of-center watchdog Project Veritas after serving in the role for less than six months.
Tucker Carlson launches expensive streaming service
Tucker Carlson's new streaming TV service is more expensive than comparable products like Fox Nation and Newsmax Plus.
News director who wrote anti-gay memo joins Christian radio station
Stanton Tang has joined religious-oriented WCSG Radio after being fired by WOOD-TV for orchestrating a controversial memo earlier this year.
“Paramount Plus with Showtime” to replace Showtime in January
Paramount Global will relaunch its Showtime multiplex movie network in January 2024, the company announced on Monday.
Altice could sell Cheddar to private equity group
Altice is in the early stages of offloading its streaming financial news outlet Cheddar to a private equity firm, according to a report.
Amazon steps in to rescue boxing abandoned by Paramount
Prime Video will become the exclusive distributor of Premier Boxing Champions events and pay-per-view bouts, starting next year.
DirecTV asks local TV stations to intervene in TEGNA dispute
Exclusive: A DirecTV executive sent a letter to some general managers of TEGNA-owned stations, asking for their help in an ongoing business-related dispute.
Reuters says Israel fired mortar that killed photojournalist
A wide-ranging investigation using video evidence and forensic analysis revealed Israeli forces fired two mortars during the October 13 incident.
Sen. Rand Paul prevents “unanimous” passage of AM radio bill
Senator Rand Paul said the government was overstepping its bounds by pushing a bill that would mandate AM radio access in electric cars.
Trinity Broadcasting to distribute Dr. Phil cable channel
Dr. Phil's Merit Street Media will be distributed by Trinity Broadcasting Network, the company affirmed on Wednesday.
Disney not merging Disney Plus, Hulu apps, exec confirms
Disney Plus and Hulu will remain separate apps, even after Hulu's content was integrated into Disney Plus this week, an executive said.