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Max to offer “Last of Us” episodes with American Sign Language
Starting March 31, prior episodes of "The Last of Us" will include ASL interpretation, and the second season that begins on April 13 will, too.
David Novak to serve as Chairman of “SpinCo”
Comcast has picked David Novak to serve as the Chairman of the Board for the future company that will consist of the cable giant's national pay television networks, currently dubbed "SpinCo."
Plex to make mobile apps free to access
Plex will stop charging free users of its media server software for access to its companion apps for mobile phones and tablets in the near future.
NAD backs T-Mobile over Starlink partnership claim
The NAD has sided with T-Mobile over brand messaging that touts its exclusive partnership with satellite broadband service Starlink.
Gray Media brings Cincinnati Reds games to broadcast TV
Gray Media is partnering with Main Street Sports to simulcast FanDuel Sports Network broadcasts of Cincinnati Reds baseball games.
Cineverse partners with ad tech firm The Trade Desk
Cineverse and The Trade Desk have forged a strategic partnership focused on global streaming ad opportunities.
Viewpoint: BBC scandal involving Gaza documentary erodes public trust
The blunder added further fuel to criticism against the public broadcaster and overshadowed what was otherwise an important film.
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Dorothy Byrne
Czech Republic suggests EU fund Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Officials within the Czech Republic have asked the E.U. to back Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty as the U.S. government implements funding cuts.
Gray Media stations start airing “Local News Live”
More than three dozen stations are airing a one-hour block from the national news initiative.
Fubo to sponsor Texas Rangers, carry new sports network
The Rangers Sports Network will be offered to Fubo subscribers who live within the Rangers home market.
Disney Plus adds 24-hour “The Simpsons” streaming channel
700-plus episodes from the show's 35-season run are available to stream through the marathon channel.
Apple TV Plus launches on Prime Video Channels in New Zealand
Streamers in New Zealand can now watch Apple TV Plus content through Amazon's Prime Video service.