Local Now adds news streams from NBC-owned TV stations
Local Now has struck a deal with Comcast’s NBC Universal to bring on board nearly two dozen channels of content.
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Sky Showtime hires former Netflix executive Kai Finke
Kai Finke has been appointed to the role of chief content officer at the Comcast-Paramount joint venture.
Comcast, Disney accelerate deadline for Hulu decision
Comcast and the Walt Disney Company have moved up a key deadline to decide the fate of streaming service Hulu to September. (via StreamTV Insider)
Amazon brings NBC, MGM channels to Freevee users in U.K.
Amazon is bringing a handful of free streaming channels from NBC, MGM and UKTV to Freevee viewers in the United Kingdom.
Sky Showtime to replace cable movie package in the Netherlands
Sky Showtime will replace a traditional cable TV movie package in one European country.
NBC brings more free content streams to Roku Channel
The Roku Channel is now serving up a handful of free, ad-supported streaming content channels from NBC Universal.
Streamers sympathize with strikers, but aren’t willing to pay more for TV
American TV viewers say their support for striking writers and actors doesn’t extend to paying higher fees for streaming television services.
Freevee begins offering NBC Universal streaming channels
Amazon is now offering more than 30 FAST channels programmed by NBC Universal through its free service Freevee.
WGA agrees to meet with AMPTP as strike enters third month
The meeting could be the first step toward a fresh round of bargaining that could bring the strike to an end.
Networks, streamers band together to oppose FCC changes
The Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition pits major broadcast network owners against local affiliate groups in the fight over the streaming television industry’s future.
