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38 Years Ago Today, Magnum P.I. Aired Its Final Episode
Thirty-eight years ago today, on May 1, 1988, the final episode of the long-running television series Magnum, P.I. aired on CBS, marking the conclusion of an eight-season run that had captivated audiences with its blend of action, humor, and heartfelt drama set against the scenic backdrop of Hawaii. The two-hour finale, which wrapped up lingering…
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Comcast Loses The NFL Network As Its Contract Ends & Talks Happen With Its New Owner, ESPN
In a development that echoes past carriage battles, Comcast’s Xfinity cable and television service has dropped the NFL Network from its lineup, leaving millions of subscribers without access to the league’s dedicated 24-hour channel. The blackout, which began late Thursday night following the expiration of prior distribution agreements, comes just months after ESPN officially completed…
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A New Lawsuit Hopes to Stop The Paramount & Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
A group of everyday movie enthusiasts and television news viewers launched a federal antitrust challenge late last month against one of the largest proposed media consolidations in recent history. The lawsuit, filed on April 30 in San Francisco federal court, seeks to halt Paramount Skydance Corporation’s planned $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing…
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Nexstar Says DIRECTV & Attorney Generals Lawsuit Threatens Local News on ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC
Nexstar Media Group has strongly condemned a joint legal effort by multiple state attorneys general and DIRECTV to halt its planned acquisition of Tegna, asserting that the challenge is effectively strangling local journalism at a critical time. The media company argues that the lawsuit, which seeks to prevent the creation of a stronger entity capable…
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Roku Confirms Its New Home Screen Will NOT Be Optional When It Launches To All Roku TV & Roku Player Owners, & Everyone Will Be Forced To Use It
Update: Roku reached out to Cord Cutters News to say that Roku’s new Homescreen will NOT be optional. The current option for Roku owners who are in the beta of the new home screen that lets them switch back to the old home screen will be going away. All Roku owners will be forced to…
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Roku Now Has 10s of Millions of Subscriptions Through The Roku Channel From Places Like HBO Max & Paramount+
The Roku Channel has emerged as a powerhouse in the streaming industry, now managing tens of millions of subscriptions to a wide array of premium services including Peacock, Max, and others. This subscription management feature has transformed into one of the company’s most significant profit drivers. Every time a user signs up for a service…
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Roku Net Revenue Tops $1.25 Billion, But Revenue From The Sale of Roku TVs & Roku Players Fell As Subscriptions & Advertising Jumps
Roku Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting continued expansion in its streaming platform business alongside a decline in device sales. The company, which operates a leading streaming platform connecting users to entertainment options through its operating system and The Roku Channel, posted total net revenue of $1.25 billion for…
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FCC Chairman Clarifies Early Review of Disney Broadcast Licenses Centers on Corporate Practices, Not Political Speech
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has emphasized that the agency’s decision to accelerate a review of Disney-owned ABC television station licenses stems from a broader examination of the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs rather than any specific on-air content or recent political controversies, according to The Wall Street Journal. The move has drawn…
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The FCC Approves Plans to Speed Up Internet From Space
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to update its rules governing spectrum sharing between different types of satellite systems, marking a significant regulatory shift aimed at improving satellite-based broadband services across the United States. The Commission adopted a Report and Order that replaces an older technical framework with new performance-based criteria for protecting geostationary…
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34 Years Ago Today: The Cosby Show Comes to an End with Its 208th Episode – A Look Back
Today marks the 34th anniversary of the airing of the final episode of The Cosby Show on NBC-TV, which concluded on April 30, 1992. The groundbreaking sitcom, which redefined television comedy and cultural representation, left an indelible mark on American pop culture during its eight-season run from 1984 to 1992. The finale, titled “And So…