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Netflix & Warner Bros. Discovery Teams Up to Bring More TV Shows to Netflix
In a significant shift within the streaming industry, Warner Bros. Television has accelerated its licensing agreements with Netflix, adding a substantial array of classic and recent shows to the platform’s library, and will continue to add them through 2026, according to What’s on Netflix. This move comes as the acquisition by Netflix to buy Warner…
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Amazon Will Pay $309 Million in Settlement Over Customer Returns
Amazon has reached a significant proposed settlement in a long-running class action lawsuit concerning its handling of customer product returns and refunds. The e-commerce giant agreed to pay $309 million in cash while delivering additional benefits to resolve claims that it improperly denied refunds to shoppers who followed return procedures, according to a report from…
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Here is Everything Coming to Tubi in February 2026
Tubi, the free ad-supported streaming service from Fox, is kicking off February with a robust lineup of new additions set to stream starting February 1, 2026, unless otherwise specified. The platform continues its tradition of offering a diverse mix of movies and series across genres, appealing to a wide audience with everything from high-octane action…
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50 Years Ago Today: ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Premiered, Bringing Blue-Collar Buddy Comedy to Prime Time
Today marks the golden anniversary of a beloved slice of television history. On January 27, 1976, ABC premiered “Laverne & Shirley,” a sitcom that captured the hearts of millions with its hilarious portrayal of two working-class women navigating life, love, and laughter in the 1950s and ’60s. Starring Penny Marshall as the tough-talking Laverne DeFazio…
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PBS Opposes Shutting Down Free OTA TV Unless You Switch Over to ATSC 3.0
In a recent filing with the Federal Communications Commission, America’s Public Television Stations and the Public Broadcasting Service have expressed strong support for a flexible approach to upgrading broadcast technology, while cautioning against imposing a strict deadline for shutting down the current free OTA TV and switching over to ATSC 3.0. This stance comes amid…
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Roku Updates Its Home Screen With a New Feature Roku TV & Roku Player Owners Will Love
Roku has long maintained a habit of introducing new elements to its home screen, often without much regard for users who prefer a streamlined, personalized interface. Now, Roku has launched a new homescreen feature in the menus, labeled “Subscriptions,” which now appears on the home screen. It intelligently aggregates and displays the last programs you…
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The Senate Will Hold Hearings on Netflix Buying Warner Bros. Discovery
A key Senate committee has announced plans to convene a hearing in early February to scrutinize the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. by Netflix, a transaction that could reshape the entertainment industry. The session will feature testimony from Netflix co-chief executive officer Ted Sarandos, as the deal faces growing questions over its potential impact on…
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47 Years Ago Today: ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ Premieres on CBS, Igniting a High-Octane Era of TV Adventure
It’s hard to believe, but exactly 47 years ago on this day, January 26, 1979, American television viewers were introduced to the high-flying antics of the Duke boys in the fictional Hazzard County, Georgia. “The Dukes of Hazzard,” a rollicking action-comedy series, made its debut on CBS as a mid-season replacement, but it quickly revved…
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32 Years Ago Today: Babylon 5 Aired Its First Episode Launching a SciFi Powerhouse
Thirty-two years ago today, on January 26, 1994, science fiction television entered a new era with the airing of the first regular episode of Babylon 5, titled “Midnight on the Firing Line.” This groundbreaking series, set aboard a massive space station serving as a diplomatic hub in the 23rd century, captivated audiences with its intricate…
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Paramount’s Hostile Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery has Reportedly Failed
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have delivered a resounding rejection to Paramount Skydance’s persistent hostile takeover attempt, overwhelmingly favoring the company’s planned merger arrangement with Netflix instead. In a recent update, Warner Bros. Discovery reported that more than 93 percent of participating shareholders had dismissed Paramount’s cash offer, describing it as an inferior proposal lacking the…