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Verizon streaming marketplace to offer over 20 services
Verizon is poised to launch its new subscription streaming TV marketplace, Verizon Plus-Play, by the end of the year, executives affirmed in a media interview.
Journalism bill won’t be included in defense spending measure
A controversial proposal that claims to increase competition and protection for journalism will not be included in a national defense bill.
Streamers need to charge at least $15 a month, Kilar says
Former WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar said streaming services need to charge at least $15 a month and have 300 million customers to survive.
Exec confirms price increase coming to Paramount Plus
The CEO of Paramount Global says it's just a matter of time before the company increases the price of its Paramount Plus streaming service.
TuneIn adds audio simulcast of Fox Weather
TuneIn has expanded its partnership with Fox News Audio to include a new audio simulcast of the free streaming channel Fox Weather.
Nexstar pulls WPIX from Comcast systems in New York area
An ongoing battle between Comcast and Nexstar reached a peak this week when WPIX was pulled from systems in the New York City area.
HBO Max returns to Amazon Prime Video Channels
Amazon and Warner Bros Discovery have reached a deal to bring HBO Max to Amazon's streaming video marketplace.
Facebook may pull news over proposed law
Facebook parent company Meta said the social media platform may pull news content if a proposed federal law is passed.
Fox exec says Tubi business “doesn’t support” live sports
Fox Corporation probably won't offer live NFL, MLB and NASCAR events on Tubi anytime soon, an executive affirmed this week.
Disney Channel to stop broadcasting in Russia
A localized version of the Disney Channel will stop broadcasting on Russian cable and satellite systems later this month.
Sky Showtime to launch in more countries this month
Sky Showtime will launch in more European countries this month, the company affirmed in a statement on Monday.
Comcast’s Peacock has 18 million subscribers, exec says
Peacock now has at least 18 million customers who are paying for the premium tier of the service, an executive said on Monday.