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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.
Amazon mulls buying MGM Studios to beef up content offering
Amazon is in advanced discussions to acquire MGM Studios for around $9 billion.
AT&T to spin off WarnerMedia, merge content unit with Discovery
When the dust settles, AT&T's shareholders will own 71 percent of the new company, with Discovery's shareholders controlling the rest.
Disney to shut down Fox channel in United Kingdom
The Walt Disney Company is shuttering its Fox pay television channel in the United Kingdom as it focuses more efforts on Disney Plus.
AT&T looks to merge media assets with Discovery
The deal could be announced as early as this week, according to some news outlets.
Amazon launches free streaming TV service in India
Amazon has rolled out a free streaming television service within its shopping app in India.
UK’s Channel 4 may be privatized by 2024, official says
The UK's fourth major terrestrial broadcast TV network could go privatized by 2024, according to a key government official.