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Topic to merge with MHz Choice streaming service
First Look Media and Kino Lorber will merge their streaming service Topic into international TV platform MHz Choice this spring.
Dish continues to see losses in satellite, Sling TV customers
Dish Network and Sling TV continued to lose customers during the fourth quarter of 2023, parent company Echostar affirmed this week.
New York attorney general investigating AT&T network outage
New York's state attorney general is investigating the cause of AT&T's network outage last month and the company's response to it.
Sinclair’s Comet digital network to air 51st Saturn Awards
Sinclair's Comet digital network will broadcast the 51st annual Comet Awards on March 2nd.
Rev. Jesse Jackson urges FCC to approve WADL sale
In a letter sent to the FCC's top commissioner, the activist said it was beyond time for the agency to act on the matter.
Judge orders mental health test for journalist charged in Fox News leaks
Timothy Burke is also not permitted to travel beyond a certain boundary in Florida, and must submit to substance abuse testing.
Skyworth signs on as latest TiVo OS partner
Xperi has inked a deal with Skyworth to build smart television sets that are powered by the company's TiVo operating system.
Paramount grabs 67.5 million streaming subscribers
The company expects its Paramount Plus service to be fully profitable by next year, even though some customers may drop off throughout 2024.
Fox News Channel beats CNN, MSNBC in February ratings
The channel was the most-watched news network on cable TV for the 36th straight month.
Nexstar loses $273 million on CW Network in 2023
The CW broadcast network earned just $250 million in revenue during Nexstar's first full calendar year as majority owner.
NBC begins distributing show clips through The Roku Channel
NBC and Roku have struck a deal that will see The Roku Channel offer clips from NBC late night and sports programs shortly after they air on television.
Nexstar Media sees net revenue drop 5.3 percent in 2023
The largest independent owner of television stations in the country saw its net revenue fall to $4.933 billion during 2023.