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Lionsgate to acquire Hasbro’s eOne for $500 million
Lionsgate says it has entered into an agreement to acquire toy company Hasbro's studio division eOne for $500 million.
WBD affirms plan to exit regional sports business by end of year
As cable and satellite customers ditch those platforms for cheaper streaming options, regional sports has become less of an asset to major media companies.
FEMA, FCC to conduct test of emergency broadcast, text message systems
FEMA and the FCC will conduct a national test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alert system in October.
Sinclair loses $89 million in first full quarter since Diamond Sports bankruptcy
The TV broadcaster saw an 8 percent decline in its media and overall revenue compared to Q2 2022.
Fox says objections to WTXF license renewal are irrelevant
Through its attorney, the broadcaster says whatever was aired on the Fox News Channel has nothing to do with the Philadelphia TV station.
WBD reduces streaming loss to $3 million after merger of services
Warner Bros Discovery said it has just under 100 million global subscribers of Discovery Plus and Max.
Former Fox News reporter ordered to comply with subpoena over sources
A federal judge has ordered former Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge to comply with a civil subpoena that seeks the identities of confidential sources.
Don Geronimo apologizes for calling female sports reporter ‘Barbie’
Don Geronimo has issued a statement of apology nearly a week after he was fired for calling a television sports reporter "Barbie."
SiriusXM radio revenue, subscriber growth stalls out
The company lost 500,000 radio subscribers over the last 27 months, but executives say they are bullish on the future of streaming.
Viasat shifts focus from broadband to mobile market
Officials at Viasat say the company's mobile business sector could help it earn as much as $130 billion in revenue by 2030.
Charter offers 101,000 employees access to tuition-free college
The company is partnering with education platform Guild and two dozen colleges and universities to offer free college degree programs.
Czech firm PPG Group acquires minority stake in Viaplay
Czech investment firm PPG Group has acquired a minority stake in Norwegian media firm Viaplay, The Desk has learned.