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Disney pitched Time Warner merger in 2016
Executives at Time Warner and Disney held a brief phone call to discuss a possible merger in 2016, according to a new report.
Amazon deal to buy MGM could be announced this week
Amazon could announce a deal to acquire Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Studios as early as this week.
John Oliver tricks local stations into running fake blanket segment
The trick, which was ultimately revealed on "Last Week Tonight," was part of a broader commentary on the practice of sponsored content.
Verizon offers customers extended free trial of Sling TV
Starting this week, Verizon's phone and Internet customers can grab two full months of Sling TV at no cost to them.
Turner channels to air HBO Max original programs
WarnerMedia will screen a selection of HBO Max's original content on its Turner cable channels starting this summer.
Report: Deutsche Telekom seeking majority control of T-Mobile
Deutsche Telekom is exploring ways to take majority control of T-Mobile's United States wireless phone operation, according to a report.
WarnerMedia sets early June date for ad-supported HBO Max
After months of rumors and speculation, AT&T has finally lifted the curtain on its plans for a cheaper version of HBO Max.
Struum thinks people will pay for free TV content
A new streaming service backed by well-known television executives is getting a lot of media buzz for putting a new spin on an old idea.
Union demands tough scrutiny of WarnerMedia-Discovery deal
The Communication Workers of America says AT&T failed to live up to promises made when it acquired Time Warner several years ago.
WarnerMedia’s top executive charts his exit
Jason Kilar was tapped to oversee AT&T's streaming strategy from launch to international rollout. After one year on the job, he's looking to move on.
Android TV reaches 80 million streamers monthly, Google says
The figure would make Android TV one of the biggest streaming platforms in the world.
Haystack News adds more Altice channels to live service
Haystack News announced a new content distribution agreement with Altice USA that will bring more live feeds to the service.