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DirecTV Stream launches National Streaming Day deals
DirecTV Stream is rolling out a discount for National Streaming Day that will see the price of its various programming tiers drop by at least $30.
Electric Now remastering TV series using Topaz Labs AI solution
Electric Now has tapped Topaz Labs to help remaster three television series using an artificial intelligence-powered solution
DAZN launches 10 new global FAST channels with Amagi
DAZN is launching 10 new free, ad-supported streaming channels in partnership with cloud technology solution Amagi.
UEFA Europa League finals to stream free on Discovery Plus
WBD will stop offering UEFA finals matches on YouTube in the United Kingdom and offer those live events on Discovery Plus for free.
FilmRise elevates Jonitha Keymoore to content head role
FilmRise has elevated Jonitha Keymoore to serve as its new Head of Content; she previously served in a content acquisition role for Paramount.
Judge sets October trial date in Tim Burke hacking case
The preliminary trial date could be delayed as both sides argue over whether certain documents should be protected from public disclosure.
Feds identify TSN, LiveU as victims in Tim Burke hacking case
The identities were revealed in recently-filed court records after Burke's alleged co-conspirator plead guilty to his role.
MLB raises concerns over Diamond Sports dispute with Comcast
The inability to reach a deal with Comcast impairs Diamond Sports' ability to meet its post-bankruptcy financial commitments, lawyers for MLB say.
CW will expand prime-time schedule to seven nights
Mondays are for game shows, while weekends will see a mixture of sports and movies.
Venu Sports: Fox, Disney & WBD sports streaming service gets a name
Fox, ESPN and TNT Sports' streaming joint venture will be called Venu Sports — so, hopefully, we can all stop calling it "Spulu."
Gaming services outpace gym memberships in American homes, study says
The research study from Parks Associates found streaming video services to be one of the most-dominant subscription products purchased by Americans.
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CNN executive Sam Feist to lead C-SPAN as new CEO
C-SPAN has tapped a long-time CNN journalist to serve as its next chief executive officer, the network confirmed this week.