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Fox is both a general entertainment, sports and news programmer (Fox Broadcasting Network, Fox Television Stations, Fox News, Fox Sports) owned by the Fox Corporation and a television, movie and pay TV programmer  (21st Century Fox, Fox Studios) acquired by the Walt Disney Company.

Fox Fall Schedule: Network cites Tubi for delayed announcement
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Fox Fall Schedule: Network cites Tubi for delayed announcement

Posted on May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Fox executives said their decision not to unveil fall programming will give equal weight to streaming service Tubi.

Fox could shell out $125 million to buy TMZ from AT&T
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Fox could shell out $125 million to buy TMZ from AT&T

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The Fox Corporation could spend between $100 million and $125 million to acquire the gossip website TMZ from its current parent company AT&T, according to…

NFL goes big on streaming’s future with new broadcast distribution deals
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NFL goes big on streaming’s future with new broadcast distribution deals

Posted on March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The NFL ended months of anticipation when it announced news broadcast and cable distribution deals that cover television rights to its football games.

Rising price of streaming alternatives to cable could be boon for Sling
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Rising price of streaming alternatives to cable could be boon for Sling

Posted on July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 by Matthew Keys

As competing streaming services like YouTube TV and Fubo TV raise their base price, customers could be lured back to Dish Network’s Sling TV.

Fox News host doesn’t have to report facts, network’s attorney says in court
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Fox News host doesn’t have to report facts, network’s attorney says in court

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Fox News does not have to present factual information across its commentary programming, a lawyer told a federal judge on Wednesday.

TV station employees sent home over coronavirus concerns
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TV station employees sent home over coronavirus concerns

Posted on March 4, 2020March 7, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Several employees at TV stations in Chicago and Seattle have self-quarantined after coming into contact with people who may have contracted the coronavirus.

Roku customers are furious over loss of Fox apps before Super Bowl
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Roku customers are furious over loss of Fox apps before Super Bowl

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Customers are voicing their frustration after Roku pulled several Fox apps from its service this week, including one that was set to offer a free stream of the Super Bowl.

Is Roku being disingenuous about why Fox was removed?
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Is Roku being disingenuous about why Fox was removed?

Posted on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Roku says it needs an agreement with Fox to retransmit software apps through its operating system. Whether that’s true is debatable.

Broadcast networks, Fox News most-watched TV channels of 2019
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Broadcast networks, Fox News most-watched TV channels of 2019

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019 by Matthew Keys

The “big four” over-the-air television networks were the most-watched TV channels in 2019, according to Nielsen data.

Disney bans Netflix advertisements on TV channels: report
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Disney bans Netflix advertisements on TV channels: report

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Matthew Keys

Disney has halted Netflix ads on ABC, ESPN and Freeform as it seeks to ramp up its own streaming TV service, according to Dow Jones.

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