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Disney doesn’t want Fubo to become “next Netflix,” complaint alleges
Fubo says it was forced to drop sports-inclusive channels offered by Warner Bros Discovery in order to take ESPN and other Disney-owned channels.
Audacy bankruptcy plan gets federal court’s approval
A federal judge in Texas has signed off on Audacy's plan to restructure a majority of its debt, a move that will allow it to emerge from bankruptcy.
Fubo sues Fox, ESPN, WBD over forthcoming sports streaming service
Fubo says the plans are anticompetitive, in that they allow broadcasters to impart favorable carriage terms for sports that pay TV companies want, too.
Walmart to buy Vizio for $2.3 billion
The retailer hopes Vizio's streaming TV platform will help it further develop a robust digital advertising business.
Poll: Most Americans don’t want streaming services regulated like cable
More than half of Americans surveyed say they oppose efforts to regulate cable-like streaming services under the same rules as cable and satellite platforms.
Dish sues Sharma IPTV operator over alleged piracy
The California man allegedly threatened to frame his ex-wife for running an illegal streaming service if Dish moved forward with a legal complaint.
Setanta Sports expands Bundesliga rights to new countries
The deal includes the renewal of rights in 10 European and Asian countries, plus three new Baltic territories.
Ofcom probes British PM’s forum on GB News after receiving complaints
Ofcom said it received around 500 complaints after GB News aired a forum with British PM Rishi Sunak earlier this month.
Ampere: Disney stands to win as streamers rush to license content
Disney could emerge as an early victor as a new front develops in the so-called "streaming wars:" A rush to license content to peer services.
Major League Baseball launches Colorado Rockies streaming service
Major League Baseball has launched a new streaming service for in-market Colorado Rockies games after the closure of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain.
Broadcast group pushes back on FCC plan to incentivize local content
Many TV stations can't afford to produce local content, the National Association of Broadcasters says.
WBD to delay posting John Oliver clips to YouTube
Clips from "Last Week Tonight" will be published to YouTube several days after the show airs on HBO.