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Channel 4 relaunches brand identity as “public service streamer”
Channel 4 has refreshed its brand identity to bring greater emphasis to its digital and streaming platforms and products.
AMC embraces streaming bundles, “skinny” packages on cable
Executives are pleased by the sudden interest in peer bundling and low-cost cable TV packages, which fit nicely with AMC's content and distribution strategies.
TCL adds Bloomberg TV channels to TCL TV Plus FAST platform
TCL has signed a distribution agreement with Bloomberg Media for its two streaming television channels.
Roku grabs rights to Sunday morning baseball games
Roku has secured the exclusive distribution rights for Major League Baseball played early Sunday mornings.
TiVo TVs coming to U.S. stores by end of 2024, Xperi says
Xperi also signs three new TiVo Broadband partners, including Buckeye Broadband.
Fox outlines new fall schedule ahead of Upfronts
Fox has released the pending fall schedule for the start of the 2024-25 television season ahead of its Upfronts presentation.
Apple seeks to change pay structure for TV, film talent
Apple is working with Hollywood studios on a new pay and performance structure for its film and television talent.
Televisa-Univision to debut ad-supported Vix Plus
Televisa-Univision will debut an ad-supported version of its Vix Plus streaming service on Wednesday.
KCRA-TV producer Christopher King dies in car crash
Christopher King, an award-winning filmmaker who worked for Sacramento's NBC affiliate, died from injuries sustained in a car crash.
“He woke up Tinseltown every day:” Colleagues, Hollywood icons remember KTLA reporter Sam Rubin
Broadcasters and celebrities are paying tribute to Sam Rubin, the decorated entertainment correspondent who served as the cornerstone of the KTLA Morning News for decades. Rubin died Friday morning from a heart attack at the age of 64.
WABC Radio cancels Rudy Giuliani’s show over election-related misinformation
The former New York mayor repeatedly violated a written policy concerning election-related comments.
KTLA entertainment reporter Sam Rubin dies at 64
KTLA's long-time entertainment correspondent Sam Rubin died Friday morning from a heart attack, according to reports.