Author: Luke Bouma
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Amazon is Shutting Down Its Free Streaming Service Freevee But For Some It is Still Working
Amazon earlier this year announced the closure of its free ad-supported streaming service, Freevee, with plans to integrate its content into the broader Prime Video platform. The decision marks a significant shift in the company’s streaming strategy, consolidating its offerings under a single service. While Freevee remains operational for now, Amazon has confirmed that the…
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The FCC Ends Its Investigation Into DISH
In a significant development for the telecommunications industry, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially ended its investigation into EchoStar Corporation, the parent company of DISH Network, regarding its compliance with federal obligations to provide 5G service across the United States. The decision, announced on September 8, 2025, marks the resolution of an inquiry that…
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Plex Suffers a Data Breach Urges Users to Change Their Passwords
Plex, a popular media streaming platform, has disclosed a significant security breach that may have compromised user account information. The incident, which was recently detected by the company’s security systems, involved an unauthorized third party gaining access to a limited subset of customer data stored in one of Plex’s databases. The breach exposed sensitive information,…
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26 Years Ago Today “American Beauty” Premiere Marks a Cinematic Milestone
On September 8, 1999, the film American Beauty, directed by Sam Mendes and starring Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, and Thora Birch, premiered in Los Angeles, captivating audiences and critics alike. Twenty-six years later, the film remains a cultural touchstone, celebrated for its bold exploration of suburban disillusionment, beauty, and human desire. The movie went on…
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59 Years Ago Today: Star Trek Premieres on NBC, Launching a Cultural Phenomenon
On September 8, 1966, television history was made when NBC aired the first episode of Star Trek, a science fiction series that would go on to become a cultural cornerstone. Titled “The Man Trap,” the episode introduced viewers to the starship Enterprise and its diverse crew, led by Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), First…
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Massive Layoffs Coming to PBS After Federal Funding Cut & Up to 80 NPR Radio Stations Could Shut Down
PBS announced last week that it would eliminate approximately 15% of its workforce, a direct consequence of the Congress decision to eliminate all federal funding for public broadcasting, effective October 1. The cuts, which affect 34 staff members notified Thursday, compound earlier losses, including a major federal grant for an educational initiative discontinued this summer.…
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52 Years Ago Today: “Star Trek: The Animated Series” Premieres on Television
On September 8, 1973, television history was made when Star Trek: The Animated Series premiered on NBC, boldly taking the iconic franchise where it had never gone before—into the realm of animation. Fifty-two years later, the show remains a fascinating chapter in the Star Trek saga, bridging the gap between the original live-action series and…
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YouTube is Killing FOX, Disney, NBCUniversal, & Warner Bros. Discovery As They All See Their Share of TV Viewing Drop As YouTube Hits Record Highs
In a seismic shift reshaping the television landscape, YouTube has emerged as the most-watched TV provider in the United States for 2025, according to comprehensive data from Nielsen. The Alphabet-owned video-sharing platform has steadily climbed the ranks throughout the year, capturing the largest share of total TV viewing time and outpacing long-standing industry leaders. This…
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Paramount Wants to Make MTV Cool Again
In a bold move to recapture its former glory, Paramount, now under the leadership of Skydance Chief Executive David Ellison, is setting its sights on revitalizing MTV, the iconic cable network that once shaped America’s pop culture landscape. This spring, Ellison convened a group of former MTV executives at an upscale Italian restaurant in West…
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DISH Sells Some of Its Wireless Phone Spectrum To SpaceX For $17 Billion Ending Its Plans To Become a Major Wireless Provider
EchoStar Corporation has announced a finalized a definitive agreement to sell its AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses to SpaceX for approximately $17 billion. The deal includes up to $8.5 billion in cash and up to $8.5 billion in SpaceX stock, valued at the time the agreement was signed. As part of the transaction, SpaceX will…