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Samsung mulls offering TV Plus on other streaming devices
Samsung executives are considering the possibility of offering Samsung TV Plus on non-Samsung devices for the first time, according to a source.
Amazon to acquire MGM Studios for nearly $9 billion
Under the deal, Amazon will acquire the intellectual property rights to roughly 4,000 MGM-produced and distributed films along with thousands of hours of television content.
CNN streaming service still in development, coming within a year
A standalone streaming service for CNN is still in development is on track to launch within the next year.
Philo rolls out rare price increase, expands DVR offering
Philo will raise its base subscription tier to $25 a month while increasing the accessibility of its cloud DVR feature.
ViacomCBS to lower cheaper Paramount Plus price, remove live CBS
ViacomCBS will lower the price of a subscription to the ad-supported version of its streaming service Paramount Plus early next month.
Disney pitched Time Warner merger in 2016
Executives at Time Warner and Disney held a brief phone call to discuss a possible merger in 2016, according to a new report.
Amazon deal to buy MGM could be announced this week
Amazon could announce a deal to acquire Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Studios as early as this week.
John Oliver tricks local stations into running fake blanket segment
The trick, which was ultimately revealed on "Last Week Tonight," was part of a broader commentary on the practice of sponsored content.
Verizon offers customers extended free trial of Sling TV
Starting this week, Verizon's phone and Internet customers can grab two full months of Sling TV at no cost to them.
Turner channels to air HBO Max original programs
WarnerMedia will screen a selection of HBO Max's original content on its Turner cable channels starting this summer.
WarnerMedia sets early June date for ad-supported HBO Max
After months of rumors and speculation, AT&T has finally lifted the curtain on its plans for a cheaper version of HBO Max.
Struum thinks people will pay for free TV content
A new streaming service backed by well-known television executives is getting a lot of media buzz for putting a new spin on an old idea.