Samsung TV Plus begins offering Prime Video’s “Lord of the Rings” TV series
Samsung and Amazon have inked a distribution deal for a Lord of the Rings TV series that will be available on Samsung’s FAST platform through August.
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WBD launches “CNN Originals” free streaming channel
WBD has debuted a new free, ad-supported streaming channel that offers documentaries and docuseries from CNN.
Amazon starts selling Sky Showtime through Prime Video Channels
Prime Video users in four European countries can now purchase Sky Showtime directly from Amazon.
Kantar: Disney Plus saw more subscriptions in U.K. during Q2
Disney Plus had 19 percent of the new subscriber market in the U.K., with Amazon’s Prime Video coming in second at 14 percent.
WNBA secures national TV deal with NBC, ESPN, Prime Video
The WNBA has inked a multi-year national broadcast partnership with Comcast’s NBC, Disney’s ESPN and Amazon’s Prime Video through 2036.
WBD hints at lawsuit after TNT appears to lose NBA games to Amazon
Officials at Warner Bros Discovery say they disagree with a decision by the NBA to reject a counter-bid for basketball games that appear destined for Amazon’s Prime Video.
NBA announces 11-year TV deal with NBC, Prime Video, ESPN
The NBA has affirmed its 11-year broadcast deal with Comcast’s NBC Sports, Amazon’s Prime Video and Disney’s ESPN, starting with the 2025-26 season.
NBA Board approves telecast deal with ESPN, Prime Video, NBC
Warner Bros Discovery has five days to match an offer to keep pro basketball on TNT Sports.
CW Network quietly launches free streaming channels on Freevee
The launch of “CW Gold” and “CW Forever” comes about three months after the CW Network introduced its first FAST channel.
Formula 1, Amazon using AI to bring real-time stats to races on TV
The tool, called “Statbot,” debuted during the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.