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Sky Showtime set to launch on September 20
Sky Showtime will launch in a handful of European countries on September 20, Comcast and Paramount announced.
Netflix mulls early release date for ad-supported tier
Netflix is weighing the possibility of launching an ad-supported version of its streaming service as early as November.
Paramount Plus, Showtime bundle gets lower price
Paramount Global is lowering the price of a bundle subscription plan that fuses its flagship streaming service Paramount Plus with premium movie network Showtime.
Vizio adds more channels from Scripps to free streaming service
Vizio is adding several more channels programmed by the E.W. Scripps Company to its free, ad-supported streaming service.
T-Mobile changes free Apple TV Plus perk for subscribers
T-Mobile is changing a perk that offered an expanded free trial of Apple TV Plus to most of its subscribers.
Some SiriusXM customers to get free access to Stitcher Premium
Some SiriusXM customers now have access to Stitcher Premium as part of their subscriptions.
“House of the Dragon” causing some Roku models to overheat
Some older-model Roku devices are overheating when customers stream the new HBO Max drama "House of the Dragon."
Sinclair, Scripps stations dropping Me TV digital network
Around a dozen broadcast stations that carry Me TV will lose their affiliation next week.
NBC may cut prime-time shows, return 10 p.m. time slot to affiliates
NBC is considering a reduction in its prime-time programming that would allow local stations to reclaim the 10 p.m. time slot.
Executives in charge of HBO Max overseas to depart company
More executives focused on HBO Max's build out in Europe and other overseas territories are leaving Warner Bros Discovery in the coming months.
Jason Press, head of global HBO Max development, resigns
The top executive in charge of technology and development of WarnerMedia's HBO Max application resigned on Wednesday.
Plex tells users to change passwords after database breach
Plex is telling customers to change their passwords after the company discovered a database breach earlier in the week.