Author: Luke Bouma
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Over 50 Cable TV Companies Are Expected to Shut Down in 2026, Signaling Industry Crisis
The cable television industry is facing a severe crisis as it braces for a significant wave of closures in 2025. According to anonymous industry sources cited by Cord Cutters News, more than 50 cable TV companies—primarily smaller and midsize providers—are expected to cease operations entirely or shut down their television services this year. This forecast…
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51 Years Ago Today: ‘The Jeffersons’ Premiered on CBS
As we mark the passage of time in television history, this week commemorates the 51st anniversary of a groundbreaking sitcom that “moved on up” to change the landscape of American TV. On January 18, 1975, “The Jeffersons” made its debut on CBS, spinning off from the iconic “All in the Family” and introducing audiences to…
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Movie Studios Cutback on Filming in Los Angeles
Los Angeles’ film and television production reached a troubling milestone in 2025, marking the lowest level of on-location activity in the region since the pandemic-disrupted year of 2020. According to data released by FilmLA, the official film permitting office for the city and county of Los Angeles, the greater Los Angeles area recorded only 19,694…
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31 Years Ago: Star Trek: Voyager First Premiered on UPN
As we mark the eve of a monumental milestone in television history, fans across the galaxy are raising their replicators in toast to Star Trek: Voyager, the groundbreaking series that premiered 31 years ago tomorrow on January 16, 1995. This bold addition to the Star Trek franchise not only introduced the first female captain as…
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Roku Offers Free HDMI Extenders for Streaming Stick Owners
Roku has made it simpler for owners of its popular Streaming Stick devices to obtain a complimentary HDMI extender. Unlike many competing streaming players that bundle such accessories directly in the packaging, Roku opts for an on-demand approach, allowing customers to request the extender only when needed. This strategy not only reduces unnecessary waste but…
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Another PBS Station is Shutting Down After Federal Budget Cuts
In a significant setback for public media in northwest Ohio, WBGU-TV, the PBS affiliate operated by Bowling Green State University, has announced it will cease broadcasting PBS content after June 30. This decision stems directly from severe cuts to federal funding and the impending closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which has long supported…
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Verizon Will Expand Its Fiber Internet & Buy Frontier This Month
Verizon Communications is set to complete its acquisition of Frontier Communications on January 20, 2026, following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The announcement came on January 15, 2026, after the California Public Utilities Commission granted final clearance, removing the last major hurdle in a process that had faced extended scrutiny. This will expand…
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19 Years Ago, Netflix Launched Its Streaming Service and Changed TV Forever
In a pivotal moment that reshaped the landscape of TV, Netflix unveiled its streaming service exactly 19 years ago in January 2007, marking the beginning of an era where traditional cable television began its slow decline. This innovation not only transformed how audiences consumed media but also ignited the widespread phenomenon of cord-cutting, empowering millions…
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Sinclair is Trying to Buy More ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC
Sinclair Inc., a major player in the U.S. broadcast television industry, has escalated its pursuit of a potential combination with The E.W. Scripps Company, another prominent broadcaster. This will give it ownership of more ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC locals. On January 16, 2026, Sinclair publicly disclosed the full text of recent correspondence exchanged between…
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BBC Shows Maybe Coming to YouTube Soon…
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) stands on the cusp of a partnership with YouTube, as the public broadcaster prepares to produce original content tailored for the Google-owned platform in a move that underscores the shifting landscape of media consumption, according to the BBC. This landmark agreement, first reported by the Financial Times and later confirmed…