ViacomCBS could relaunch All Access as Paramount Plus, report says
The relaunched CBS All Access service could bear the name of the company’s blockbuster film studio and television production arm, the Financial Times says.
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Articles involving the broadcast, pay and streaming television industry.
Haystack to launch special channels for political conventions
Haystack News will launch dedicated channels focused on the Democratic and Republican conventions later this month.
Chinese TV manufacturer makes transparent display
China’s Xiaomi says it will mass-produce the world’s first transparent high-definition television display.
AT&T asks Sony to buy Crunchyroll for over $1 billion, report says
AT&T has asked Sony Corporation to purchase its streaming anime service Crunchyroll for $1.5 billion, according to a report.
AT&T exec admits HBO brand saturation a “mistake”
An AT&T executive admitted the company made a mistake when it operated a confusing number of HBO-branded streaming services.
Orby TV plans TV Everywhere support by end of year, exec says
Satellite TV upstart Orby TV is planning to add support for TV Everywhere apps by the end of the year, according to an executive.
KQED lays off coronavirus reporters, other staff due to sponsorship decline
KQED has laid off 20 employees as the broadcaster struggles to raise much-needed sponsorship revenue during the coronavirus pandemic.
AT&T executive said layoffs intended to benefit HBO Max
At a conference on Tuesday, finance executive John Stephens said AT&T’s focus is on its blockbuster streaming service.
Philo insulated from effects of ViacomCBS merger for now
A blockbuster merger between Viacom Corporation and CBS Corporation will not impact Philo’s ability to carry Viacom-operated cable networks for at least another year.
Sports-free budget TV services gain momentum as competitors raise prices
The high cost of sports and other programming means companies like YouTube TV might have to increase prices without adding channels or features.
