WBD announces launch of Max in Australia
The service will be available through the Google and Apple app stores on March 31, and will be available to Foxtel subscribers at no additional cost.
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News Corp agrees to sell Foxtel to DAZN
News Corp has agreed to sell a majority stake of its pay television business Foxtel to international sports media juggernaut DAZN.
Paramount Plus to debut with ads in Canada, Australia
Paramount Plus will debut an ad-supported tier in Canada and Australia in the coming weeks.
David Letterman says he’s acquired Australian rugby team for TV show
David Letterman says he has partnered with fellow comedian Billy Crystal to acquire an Australian rugby team with the goal of launching a television docuseries.
Fox plots further global expansion of Tubi, hires Endeavor’s David Salmon
Fox’s free streaming service Tubi has hired a former Endeavor executive to lead its international expansion efforts.
WBD largest broadcaster in Asia-Pacific region after merger
A merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery resulted in the new company becoming the biggest TV broadcaster in the Asia-Pacific region.
Army vet who lost lawsuit against media outlets resigns from TV job
Ben Roberts-Smith has stepped down from his role at Seven Network after he lost a crucial defamation case against three Australian newspapers.
Newspapers win defamation case brought by Australian soldier
Ben Roberts-Smith sued after the media outlets linked the soldier to alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.
Paramount Plus debuts in Australia
The service will offer more than 20,000 hours of content, including live football matches, across a wide range of devices.
Nine Network, major Australian broadcaster, hit with massive cyberattack
The attack forced the Nine Network to suspend its morning news program and brought news production to a halt for more than 24 hours.