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Lionsgate posts financial loss in first quarter after Starz split
Lionsgate posted a $94 million loss attributed to shareholders in its first quarter since splitting from premium multiplex network Starz.
Skydance Media completes merger with Paramount Global
Skydance has officially completed its merger with Paramount, bringing to a close a year-long, turbulent process that was met with several politically-influenced delays.
Optimum parent Altice USA logs lower broadband churn during Q2
Altice USA reported a smaller broadband subscriber decline in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, a sign of stabilization in its core connectivity business.
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Apple gets exemption from Trump tariff on computer chips
The looming threat of tariffs on semiconductors will cause the price of hundreds of items to increase — everything from alarm clocks to baby monitors and fitness trackers to smart TVs.
Sinclair revenue dips to $784 million during Q2
Sinclair posted a net loss of $64 million during Q2, compared to a $17 million profit last year.
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Facebook parent violated California wiretap law, jury rules
A federal jury in California has determined Meta Platforms, the parent of Facebook, violated the state's wiretap law by collecting data from a period-tracking app.
Curiosity Stream generates $800,000 profit during Q2
Curiosity Stream reported strong second-quarter results, posting a 53 percent year-over-year revenue increase to $19 million and swinging to profitability.
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ESPN Unlimited to become new home of WWE’s premium events
ESPN has inked a multi-year deal with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to become the new digital distributor of live premium events from the professional wrestling franchise.
Disney to launch ESPN Unlimited on August 21
The streaming plan unlocks access to ESPN's multiplex of cable networks and live sports programming from ABC for $30 per month.
Cumulus Media forges content partnership with Rumble
Podcasts from Westwood One and Cumulus are coming to Rumble's platform, and Rumble creators will contribute to Cumulus shows.
Fox One to launch August 21 for $20 per month
Fox Corporation will launch its blockbuster Fox One streaming service on August 21 for $20 per month or $200 per year.
Devin Nunes loses lawsuit against Comcast over comments made on MSNBC
A federal judge says Comcast and NBC Universal would likely prevail on First Amendment grounds if the case went to a jury trial as demanded.