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Local NBC stations begin issuing pink slips
Workers at NBC-owned local stations are receiving pink slips as part of a broader corporate restructuring at NBC properties.
Philo’s success is just what investor Discovery needs
In a quarterly earnings call on Wednesday, Discovery's CEO quietly acknowledged the company's dependency on upstart Philo.
Sinclair demands Washington Post retract story over pulled segment
The TV station owner says the newspaper column is "rife with inaccuracies, defamation, lies and conspiracy theories."
KCRA fires reporter months after bathroom video goes viral
Melinda Meza of KCRA-TV was released this week after her contract with the station ended, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Vizio to replace Amazon Prime button after pressure from Walmart
Vizio will replace the Amazon Prime Video shortcut button on its remote controls after a request from retailer Walmart.
“Friends” most-streamed show on HBO Max, AT&T says
The sitcom "Friends" is the most-streamed show on WarnerMedia's streaming service HBO Max, the company said in a press release this week.
Jon Kelly, former KCRA & KCPQ station owner, dies at 84
Former KCRA and KCPQ owner Jon Kelly died at a hospice center in Southern California at the age of 84.
HBO options yet-to-be-written coronavirus book for drama series
AT&T's premium movie network HBO has optioned rights that could lead to the development of a coronavirus-inspired dramatic series.
Sunbeam owner Ed Ansin dies; sons to take over broadcast company
Local television pioneer Ed Ansin died at his Miami-area home over the weekend, according to a statement from his family.
Dish customers lose Scripps local stations
Around 60 channels operated by E. W. Scripps in 42 local markets have gone dark on the satellite service.
Amazon won’t stream baseball games after all
Amazon says plans to stream around two dozen New York Yankees baseball games have been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 health pandemic.
Amazon won’t stream baseball games after all
Amazon says plans to stream around two dozen New York Yankees baseball games have been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 health pandemic.