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Exclusive reports from Matthew Keys and The Desk.

Pluto TV readying new Comedy Central Animation channel
The new channel will feature classic episodes of South Park, Drawn Together and Beavis and Butt-Head.

Exclusive: Ad-supported HBO Max may lack new HBO shows
The move is intended to satisfy agreement with cable companies that require no commercials in new HBO programs.

KCRA investigated by feds over closed captioning issue
The FCC notified the station of a complaint over an alleged lack of captions during Gov. Newsom's COVID press conferences in March.

Walmart begins selling TiVo-branded streaming dongle
Some Walmart stores across the country have started selling TiVo's Android-powered streaming television dongle, according to a tipster.

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.

Amazon quietly drops anti-disparagement clause for future podcast feature
Amazon has quietly removed a requirement that podcasts not contain disparaging remarks as a condition for a show's inclusion in Amazon Music.

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.

Amazon to incorporate podcasts into Amazon Music, Audible
Amazon will incorporate free podcasts into its Amazon Music and Audible products.

KCRA fires reporter months after bathroom video goes viral
Melinda Meza of KCRA-TV was released this week after her contract with the station ended, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Pluto TV quietly drops commercial-free Dash Radio stations
Free streaming service Pluto TV has removed more than two dozen commercial-free radio streams powered by Dash Radio.

New surveillance, eyewitness footage of Asiana Flight 214 crash released
The Desk has obtained nearly a dozen, never-before seen videos filmed from multiple angles that captured the incident and its aftermath.
