Author: Luke Bouma
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QVC & HSN Could Be Saved Thanks to Court-Approved Bankruptcy Restructuring
QVC Group, the parent company of the home shopping networks QVC and HSN, received court approval for its comprehensive financial restructuring plan on July 15, 2026. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas confirmed the prepackaged Chapter 11 plan, paving the way for the company to emerge from the court-supervised process with…
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66 Years Ago Today: ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ Aired its First Episode, Marking a Milestone in TV History – A Look Back
Today marks the 66th anniversary of the pilot episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show, which first aired on July 19, 1960. Titled “Head of the Family,” the episode premiered on CBS and introduced what would quickly become one of the most beloved and influential sitcoms in American television history.At its core, the series followed…
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This Panasonic DVD Player Will Upgrade your DVDs to 1080p HD Quality With Dolby Digital Sound All At a Budget Price
In an era dominated by streaming services and digital downloads, many households still treasure extensive collections of physical DVDs filled with beloved movies, television series, and documentaries. Panasonic has introduced a practical solution that bridges the gap between nostalgic media formats and modern high-definition displays. The company’s latest DVD player model delivers impressive upscaling capabilities,…
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Netflix Leans Into AI to Help Make TV Shows & Movies With a $587 Million Deal to Buy Ben Affleck’s AI Company
Netflix has acquired InterPositive, the artificial intelligence company founded by Ben Affleck, in a $587 million deal that positions the streaming giant to transform its sprawling content production pipeline, according to Deadline. The move integrates specialized AI tools designed specifically for filmmakers into Netflix’s operations, promising significant efficiencies across pre-production, filming, and especially post-production phases.…
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Comcast Xfinity Subscribers Remain Without NFL Network Nearly Three Months After Carriage Dispute Began
As the 2026 NFL season draws closer, millions of Comcast Xfinity customers continue to lack access to NFL Network, a channel that has been unavailable on the provider’s systems for nearly three full months. The blackout, which started on April 30 as reported by Cord Cutters News when the previous distribution agreement expired, shows no…
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MeTV Brings Beloved Classic ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Back to Broadcast
In a move that promises to delight generations of viewers, MeTV has secured exclusive broadcast rights to air the iconic 1939 film The Wizard of Ozthis October as the centerpiece of its annual Halloween BOO-Nanza programming event. The beloved cinematic masterpiece will return to free over-the-air television for the first time in nearly three decades,…
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40 Years Ago Today in TV History: ‘Aliens’ First Premiered as It Stormed Theaters and Redefined Sci-Fi Action – A Look Back
40 Years ago today, on July 18, 1986, audiences first encountered one of the most explosive sequels in cinematic history when Aliens premiered in theaters across the United States and Canada. Directed by James Cameron, the film marked a bold evolution from the slow-burning horror of Ridley Scott’s 1979 original Alien, transforming the isolated terror…
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4 Changes Fubo Needs to Make Under Its New CEO Before It Loses To YouTube TV, Sling TV, & DIRECTV
Fubo enters a pivotal phase in mid-2026 following its merger with Hulu + Live TV and the arrival of new executive leadership. The combined North American subscriber base reached 6.2 million at the start of the year but declined to 5.7 million by the end of the first fiscal quarter, highlighting ongoing pressures in a…
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A New Live TV Streaming Service For Free Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC? YouTube TV & Hulu Add More Live Channels & More – Your Top Cord Cutting Stories From The Past Week
The cord-cutting landscape continues to evolve rapidly as consumers seek more flexible, affordable, and diverse ways to access television content. Over the past week, several key stories have emerged that reflect ongoing expansions in live channels, a noticeable pivot toward free ad-supported options, hardware supply adjustments, new localized services, major platform integrations, and regulatory scrutiny…
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Roku TVs Hit by Widespread HDMI Bug After New Home Screen Update
Roku-powered televisions are facing a frustrating new software issue that distorts HDMI input signals, displaying content in an incorrect 4:3 aspect ratio complete with large black bars on both sides of the screen. The glitch gained traction following the recent rollout of Roku’s redesigned home screen, which reorganized navigation and input management but appears to…