Author: Luke Bouma
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Simpson’s Showrunner Wants Universal Theme Parks To Keep Rights to The Simpsons
The Simpsons, the beloved animated series that has entertained audiences for decades, holds a cherished place at Universal Studios’ theme parks in Hollywood and Orlando. Despite Disney’s 2019 acquisition of 20th Century Fox, which includes The Simpsons, speculation about the show’s themed attractions relocating to Disney parks like Disneyland has been firmly dismissed by Matt…
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TiVo Confirms It Has Stopped Making DVRs, Marking the End of an Era
In a significant shift for the home entertainment industry, TiVo, a pioneer in digital video recording, has officially ceased selling its DVR products. The company confirmed this development in a statement to Cord Cutters News, signaling the end of an era for a brand that once revolutionized how consumers watched television. Cord Cutters News first…
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25 Years Ago Today CSI Premiered on CBS: A Look Back at the Crime Drama That Redefined TV
Today marks the 25th anniversary of a pivotal moment in television history: the premiere of CBS’s CSI: Crime Scene Investigation on October 6, 2000. The groundbreaking crime drama, which introduced viewers to the gritty, high-tech world of forensic science, not only captivated audiences but also reshaped the landscape of procedural dramas, spawning a franchise that…
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CBS Buys The Free Press Website & Puts Its Founder In Charge of CBS News
Paramount announced on Monday that it has acquired The Free Press, a commentary website founded by Bari Weiss, and appointed her as the editor-in-chief of CBS News, a newly created role. The decision, spearheaded by Paramount’s new corporate leader David Ellison, signals a bold shift for the storied television news network as it seeks to…
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Trump Pushes YouTube TV to Bring Back Univision
In a recent development, Univision, the leading Spanish-language broadcaster in the United States, has been removed from YouTube TV’s programming lineup due to a dispute over carriage fees. The decision, which affects YouTube TV’s approximately 8 million subscribers, has sparked significant attention, including a public appeal from President Donald Trump for Google to restore the…
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Nexstar is Making Its OTA TV Even Better with a New Tower, Bringing Free TV to 1.8 Million More People in 4 States with Antennas
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has completed construction of a state-of-the-art transmitter tower for WDVM-TV, its owned and operated television station serving the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and portions of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. This significant infrastructure upgrade expands WDVM-TV’s broadcast reach, delivering local news, weather updates, emergency alerts, and diverse programming to an…
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Deal Alert! Google TV Streamer 4K Drops to $84.99 in Rare Sale, Slashed from $99.99
Google’s latest entertainment powerhouse, the Google TV Streamer 4K, is now available at a steal, dropping to just $84.99 from its original price of $99.99. This marks a significant discount on the tech giant’s newest streaming player, making it an enticing option for those looking to upgrade their home entertainment setup. Here is our full…
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Verizon is Getting a New CEO
Verizon Communications Inc. announced a significant leadership transition, with its Board of Directors appointing Dan Schulman, former Chief Executive Officer of PayPal Holdings Inc. and current Independent Lead Director, as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Concurrently, Mark Bertolini has been elected Chairman of the Verizon Board of Directors. Hans Vestberg, the outgoing…
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T-Mobile to End LTE 4G Service, Shifting to 5G Over Next Two Years
T-Mobile, one of the leading wireless carriers in the United States, is preparing to phase out its LTE 4G wireless service in favor of expanding its 5G network, according to a leaked internal document obtained by The Mobile Report. This move follows the carrier’s recent completion of its 2G and 3G network shutdowns, with the…
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Another Cable TV Company Announces It Will Shut Down Its TV Service As It Says YouTube TV is $40 a Month Cheaper
In a significant shift for local television services, Cedar Falls Utilities (CFU) has announced it will discontinue its cable TV service by October 2026, marking the end of an era for the Iowa-based provider. The decision reflects broader trends in the media industry, where traditional cable television is losing ground to streaming platforms and on-demand…