Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Dish explores way to reunite with Echostar, report claims
Dish Network has reportedly hired financial advisors to explore a possible merger with satellite hardware maker Echostar.
Sky Stream boxes coming to Currys retail stores
Comcast's Sky Group will begin selling its latest streaming television device in hundreds of brick-and-mortar stores across the UK.
Sky, Channel 4 extend Formula 1 partnership through 2026
Channel 4 and Comcast's Sky have extended a multi-year partnership that will allow fans of Formula 1 to watch some coverage on free TV.
AMC Networks promotes Sam Rowden to VP, Content Group
AMC Networks has promoted one of its top programming executives to a newly-created vice president role.
Hawaiian Telcom files complaint against Nexstar
The complaint submitted to the FCC says Nexstar is not negotiating in good faith toward a new carriage agreement for several stations.
Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud leaving after nine years
Vimeo says its chief executive of nearly a decade will soon be leaving the company for an unnamed new opportunity.
GQ alters, then removes, essay critical of David Zaslav
Lifestyle magazine GQ altered, then deleted, an article critical of WBD CEO David Zaslav, apparently at the urging of the entertainment company.
Fox produced 45 minutes of “real news” for Independence Day
The blockbuster film "Independence Day" used nearly an hour of real-world "news clips" commissioned from actual TV channels.
American companies taking bigger slice of European TV market
American media firms are taking a bigger slice of the European TV market, with several companies listed among the largest owners of channels and streaming services.
STN launches HD channels on Intelsat’s Galaxy 19
Slovenia-based STN has launched the first high-definition television platform on Intelsat's Galaxy 19.
Disney licenses shows to Channel 4 streaming service
Disney has agreed to license older TV comedies, thrillers and dramas to Channel 4 for its streaming service.
Disney nearly bought Twitter, but trolls stood in the way
Trolls and extremism gave Disney CEO Bob Iger pause on the company's planned acquisition of Twitter.