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WBD to launch CNN International on Max in more European countries
Warner Bros Discovery is bringing a streaming simulcast of CNN International through Max to more European countries this week.
Ex-Warner Music Chair Edgar Bronfman withdraws bid for Paramount
Former Warner Music Chairman Edgar Bronfman, Jr. is withdrawing his bid for Paramount Global.
ESPN promotes two executives, warns of impending layoffs
ESPN has promoted two executives to more senior roles as part of a broader internal restructuring at the sports network.
Disney shutting down TV Everywhere apps for FX, Disney Channel, ABC
Customers are being pushed toward Hulu and Disney Plus for their on-demand TV needs.
Visible aims to poach T-Mobile customers with $15 unlimited data offer
Verizon's prepaid phone subsidiary Visible is making an aggressive offer to T-Mobile customers who are willing to switch.
NBA seeks dismissal of WBD’s lawsuit over telecast rights
The professional basketball league says WBD's offer was not substantially the same as one made by Amazon for games on Prime Video.
Toyota to reprise role as presenting sponsor of Paralympic Games on NBC
NBC Universal says it has seen a 60 percent increase in ad buying against the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games compared to the competition held three years ago in Tokyo.
Diamond Sports renews deal with NBA, NHL for Bally Sports channels
The deal covers 13 NBA teams and 9 NHL teams; two NBA teams will stop having their games broadcast by Bally Sports.
SiriusXM shareholders approve stock combinations
The plan calls for unifying two of Liberty Global's tracking stock with that of SiriusXM.
Disney to expand ad-supported tier across more European countries
Starting in October, streamers in three additional European territories will have the option of streaming Disney Plus content with ads.
Fubo debuts new FAST channel for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Fubo has debuted a new free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel dedicated to a combat sport.
Google’s plan to fund California newsrooms draws scorn from journalism groups
While some executives are praising the move as helping to fund grassroots journalism, unions say they're disappointed that Google is getting an easy out after destroying the local news business model for years.