Author: Luke Bouma
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CBS Says The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Was Losing $40 Million a Year & Now They Are Making a $15 Million Profit on That Time Slot
CBS has transformed a significant financial drain in its late-night programming into a steady profit through a strategic agreement that shifts operational responsibility to independent producer Byron Allen. For years, CBS says the network absorbed annual losses of $40 million on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a figure that reflected high production costs, fluctuating…
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Disney+’s New Live Guide Is Now Rolling Out & Adds A Traditional Cable TV Experience
Disney+ has begun a phased rollout of its new live channel guide feature, marking a significant evolution in how subscribers access and navigate the platform’s growing array of live programming. For now, the new live guide is only live in select markets, and according to a post on X by @InfoDisneyHulu, the guide is now…
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Classic Star Trek Films Are Now Streaming For Free on YouTube
In an exciting news for Star Trek enthusiasts, several iconic films from the original motion picture series are now available to stream for free on YouTube, complete with ads. Paramount and official channels have made classics including Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home,…
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DIRECTV May Soon Lose 52 ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC Stations
Update: E.W. Scripps has now pulled their local TV channels from DIRECTV. You can learn more HERE. The E.W. Scripps Company has issued a strong warning regarding its ongoing carriage negotiations with DIRECTV, indicating that the satellite and streaming provider could soon lose access to dozens of local television stations affiliated with the major broadcast…
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ABC Files Early Broadcast License Renewals with FCC Under Protest Amid Regulatory and Political Tensions
Disney’s ABC network has submitted renewal applications for the broadcast licenses of its eight owned-and-operated television stations to the Federal Communications Commission on an accelerated timeline mandated by regulators. The filings come with a formal objection, highlighting deep concerns over the unusual process and its potential implications for free speech and regulatory fairness. The FCC’s…
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The End of Hulu – A New Leaked Memo Says Disney Plans to Shut Down Hulu’s Stand-Alone App & Move Everyone to Disney+
Disney is moving forward with a major consolidation of its streaming services, signaling the likely end of the standalone Hulu application as part of a broader effort to unify its digital offerings under the Disney+ banner. According to reports on an internal company document, the entertainment giant intends to fully integrate Hulu’s content, user features,…
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31 Years Ago Today: Tiny Toon Adventures Aired Its Final Episode – A Look Back At This Classic Show
On May 28, 1995, television viewers tuned into Fox Kids for the last original episode of Tiny Toon Adventures, marking the end of an era for one of the most beloved animated series of the early 1990s. The one-hour special Tiny Toons’ Night Ghoulery delivered a playful parody of classic horror tales and anthology formats,…
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Plex Expands Free Streaming Library with 10 New Live Channels
Plex, the popular media streaming platform, has announced the addition of 10 new free channels to its extensive lineup of ad-supported content. The update brings a diverse mix of drama, true crime, reality programming, horror, and lifestyle shows, giving users even more reasons to turn to the service for their daily viewing needs. Subscribers and…
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Roku’s Revenue From The Sale of Roku TVs & Roku Players is Now Less Than 10% of Its Total Revenue, Helping to Explain What Drives Its Changes
Over the past decade, Roku has undergone a profound shift in its core business strategy, moving away from reliance on physical device sales toward a sophisticated digital platform fueled by advertising and subscription revenues. What once centered on manufacturing and selling streaming players and sticks has evolved into an expansive ecosystem where the company’s primary…
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The CW Network Makes Bold Push into College Football with Record 32Games in 2026, as It Uses Sports to Fight Cord Cutting
The CW Network announced its most ambitious college football schedule to date, committing to 32 regular-season games and more than 140 hours of live coverage this fall. This marks the largest slate in the network’s history and underscores its ongoing transformation into a destination for sports programming as it battles industry-wide cord-cutting challenges. The expanded…