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Fullscreen rebrands and reorganises
Chernin Media and AT&T-backed multichannel network Fullscreen has reorganised and created specific online talent, original…
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Fullscreen creates latest int’l SVOD entrant
Multichannel network Fullscreen is due to launch a subscription video-on-demand service featuring originals, scripted and…
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Toffler’s studio ‘lovechild of YouTube & Netflix’
Former Viacom Media Networks channels boss Van Toffler has joined forces with a former Endemol…
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Toffler’s studio ‘lovechild of YouTube & Netflix’
Former Viacom Media Networks channels boss Van Toffler has joined forces with a former Endemol…
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Chernin’s OTT firm names president
OTT investment business Otter Media has upped Sarah Harden to president. Otter was formed last…
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AT&T to carry Viceland
AT&T’s US platforms are to carry the upcoming A+E Networks-backed cable channel Viceland as part…
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AT&T to carry Viceland
AT&T’s US platforms are to carry the upcoming A+E Networks-backed cable channel Viceland as part…
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CBC, Fullscreen create digital partnership
Canadian pubcaster CBC and digital content company Fullscreen have entered into a multi-year partnership aimed…
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DirecTV launches 4K box
US pay TV operator DirecTV, now owned by AT&T, has launched its first 4K ultra…
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AT&T completes DirecTV deal
AT&T has completed its US$49 billion acquisition of DirecTV following approval of the deal by…
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Hulu strikes AT&T deal
Telco AT&T has inked a deal with Hulu and will make the streaming and catch-up…
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Netflix wants AT&T/DirecTV merger ended in current form
Streaming service Netflix has urged American regulators to stop the merger of satellite broadcaster DirecTV…
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Comcast set to walk from TWC merger
Comcast Communications is set to pull out of its US$45.2 billion planned merger with rival…
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Chernin: Sports more profitable online
There is more money to be made by distributing sports events online than through traditional…
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Snapchat moves into original series
A day after launching its editorial-driven app Discover, messaging service Snapchat has launched its first…
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Cablers rail against Obama’s net neutrality call
US cable and telecom operators have responded angrily to President Barack Obama’s call for the…
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Chernin’s Otter buying MCN Fullscreen
Peter Chernin is adding leading multichannel operator Fullscreen to its growing media empire. Otter Media,…
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Dish demands FCC stop Comcast-TWC deal
US satcaster Dish Network is petitioning media regulator the Federal Communications Commission to stop the…
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Netflix confirms Time Warner Cable payment
SVOD service Netflix has begun paying another US cable provider fees to guarantee better bandwidth…
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Netflix cuts AT&T deal
Netflix has agreed an interconnection deal with AT&T designed to reduce buffering problems for its…
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Netflix cuts AT&T deal
Netflix has agreed an interconnection deal with AT&T designed to reduce buffering problems for its…
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NBCU ‘well set’ for post-mega-merger era
The CEO of Comcast Communications has said NBCUniversal’s current performance means the content business is…
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Chernin and AT&T’s Otter makes first OTT investment
Peter Chernin and AT&T’s new joint venture company has bought online arts and crafts video…
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Chernin and AT&T’s Otter makes first OTT investment
Peter Chernin and AT&T’s new joint venture company has bought online arts and crafts video…
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US mega pay TV deals to drive M&A activity
Analysts have said the AT&T deal for DirecTV will help the merged entity mitigate the…
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AT&T agrees US$48.5 billion buyout of DirecTV
US telco AT&T has agreed to buy satellite pay TV operator DirecTV for a total…
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AT&T eyes US$40b DirecTV takeover: report
US telco AT&T has directly approached satellite pay TV firm DirecTV about a possible takeover,…
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AT&T and Peter Chernin launch US$500 million OTT offensive
US telco AT&T and Peter Chernin’s media company said yesterday they will invest US$500 million…
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Hulu talking to pay TV operators
US internet TV service is reportedly in early talks with a number of pay TV…
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IPTV take up grows as US pay TV subs plunge
IPTV was the only segment of US pay TV to show subscription growth in the…