Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Comcast to place most of “The Office” behind Peacock’s paywall in January
Fans of "The Office" will have to pay up if they want to see and replay every episode of the hit NBC sitcom when it leaves Netflix next month.
Investors pitch CNN boss on prospect of separating news network from AT&T
Investors have pitched CNN's top executive Jeff Zucker on the prospect of taking the news network private in a way that would separate it from its parent company AT&T.
Apple kills show based on Gawker exploits
Tim Cook, Apple's chief executive, put an end to a television project that was based on the existence of Gawker Media.
Comcast will offer Disney Plus, ESPN Plus on X1, Flex devices
Comcast's X1 and Flex users will soon have access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus.
Dish Network restores some Cox Media-owned stations
Dish Network has restored KIRO, WSB-TV and other Cox Media-owned stations after a months-long carriage dispute.
Pirate streaming service will pay Dish Network $15 million
The operator of an illegal streaming television service has agreed to pay Dish Network more than $15 million for pirating and re-distributing its satellite signal.
FCC nod gives way to possibility of ‘Internet’ over broadcast TV signals
The FCC threw its support behind allowing TV broadcasters to use its next-generation standard for datacasting services.
YouTube TV gifts long-term subscribers free Chromecast with Google TV
YouTube TV is showing its appreciation for some long-time customers with an offer to grab a new Chromecast with Google TV for free.
SpaceX to launch new SiriusXM satellite on Friday
The satellite will help provide better coverage for SiriusXM's traditional satellite radio and data subscribers.
Subscriber jump, fee increase revealed at Disney streaming presentation
Disney Plus, which now has more than 86 million subscribers, will go to $8 a month next year.
Disney to place some theatrical films on streaming service next year
Disney will debut a handful of theatrical films on its Disney Plus streaming service in 2021, according to a report.
Amazon rolling out new interface for Fire TV devices
Amazon this week said it is rolling out a refreshed look-and-feel on its Fire TV line of streaming television devices.