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Sony, Apollo to sell Paramount-owned TV networks if deal approved
CBS, MTV and Paramount Plus could be divorced from the Paramount Pictures, according to a report.
Viewpoint: YouTube TV carrying C-SPAN makes no sense
C-SPAN's own business decisions are keeping the network from being offered on streaming TV platforms.
Disney, WBD to launch streaming bundle with Disney Plus, Hulu, Max
Disney Plus will also be included; details on pricing are expected to be announced at a later date.
Vizio grows to 18.6 million streaming users in Q1
Platform revenue grew 28 percent after the company added 400,000 streaming users during the first three months of the year.
Comcast’s Sky unveils Sky Sports Plus platform
The platform will allow Sky Sports customers on satellite, cable and streaming to access even more live events via the web.
Walmart, Disney form advertising partnership
The marriage of Walmart Plus and Disney Audience Graph will allow marketers to launch and effectively measure their ad campaigns.
WBD readies price hike for Max, layoffs in streaming sector
Warner Bros Discovery is readying a fresh round of job cuts that could impact the company’s streaming divisions the hardest.
Fox emerges from Dominion scandal with profitable Q3
Broadcast and cable network affiliate fees helped generate more cash for the company amid lower ad revenue.
Jon Stewart to host “Daily Show” on Thursday
Jordan Klepper will fill in for the veteran Comedy Central host.
Disney will offer ESPN tile on Disney Plus later this year
Disney executives say a dedicated ESPN sports tile is coming to Disney Plus later this year.
Disney posts lower broadcast, cable TV revenue during Q2
Disney brought in less revenue from its broadcast and cable networks during the first three months of the year compared to last year.
Fewer “Monday Night Football” games to air on ABC
Disney padded out ABC's Monday night prime-time schedule with football during the twin Hollywood strikes, which ended months ago.