Paramount to consolidate Showtime into Paramount Plus
Paramount Global is consolidating its multiplex movie network Showtime with its cornerstone streaming service Paramount Plus, executives confirmed on Monday.
Television
Articles involving the broadcast, pay and streaming television industry.
Broadcasters push FCC to rally around ATSC 3.0 standard
A consortium of broadcasters is asking the FCC to create a task force as part of a push for the next-generation transmission standard ATSC 3.0.
Fox shows will stay on Hulu under extended deal
Fox will continue allowing Disney’s Hulu to stream programs like “Family Guy,” “9-1-1” and “Bob’s Burgers” one day after they air on broadcast television.
Former employee sues Fubo TV over parental leave
The ex-worker said Fubo TV violated a New York law that allows men to take paid leave following the birth of a child.
CNN to air online portion of “Real Time with Bill Maher”
CNN will start airing the online-only portion of the HBO program “Real Time with Bill Maher” late Friday evenings.
Sling will add some ABC stations, roll out additional price hike
Sling TV will add live feeds of eight ABC-owned stations to its streaming service in March.
Roku to release Roku OS 12.0, end support for Roku 4 model
Roku is preparing to release a new version of its operating system — one that will include a loss of support for at least one older Roku hardware model.
Comcast’s Peacock hits 20 million subscribers
Comcast’s streaming television service Peacock cruised to 20 million paying subscribers during its most-recent financial quarter.
One America News sends legal threat to Media Matters
The owner of One America News has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Media Matters over a column about the channel’s distribution on Roku.
Newsmax to end free online stream after DirecTV dispute
Newsmax says it will soon be available only on cable and will end its free online stream following its dispute with DirecTV.
