Author: Luke Bouma
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Judge Refuses to Stop The Skydance-Paramount Merger but Fast-Tracks Shareholder Lawsuit
A Delaware judge declined on Thursday to issue an immediate injunction blocking Skydance Media’s proposed acquisition of Paramount Global, dealing a blow to shareholders pushing for a rival bid but setting the stage for a swift legal showdown. Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick of the Court of Chancery denied a temporary restraining order that would…
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Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) Bluetooth Speaker Drops to Just $129
Today Bose slashes the price of its acclaimed SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) to just $129, down from its regular $149 price tag. This $20 discount—representing a 13% savings—marks one of the steepest reductions seen on the recently released second-generation model since its debut in September 2024. Available now at major retailers like…
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Pluto TV Expands Its Lineup with 2 New Free Channels in March 2025
Pluto TV, the popular free ad-supported streaming service owned by Paramount, is expanding its lineup of live channels for March 2025, with the addition of two new channels: Cheaters and QVC 2. These new channels join hundreds of live channels, catering to viewers seeking both drama-filled reality TV and expanded shopping options—all at no cost…
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More Layoffs Are Coming To Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations in 2025
Local television newsrooms across the United States are bracing for another round of reductions, with E.W. Scripps announcing staff layoffs in its news departments on Monday, March 3, 2025. The Cincinnati-based media company, which operates 61 stations in 41 markets—including KMGH in Denver, WXYZ in Detroit, and WTVF in Nashville—delivered the news to employees, signaling…
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Paramount Files Motions to Dismiss Trump’s $20 Billion Lawsuit Over “60 Minutes” Interview
Paramount Global today filed two motions in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas to dismiss a $20 billion lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter. The legal battle stems from Trump’s October 2024 claim that CBS News and its flagship program 60 Minutes “deceptively…
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Sailor Moon First Premiered 33 Years Ago Today
Today marks the 33rd anniversary of a cultural milestone that transformed the world of anime and captivated generations: the premiere of Sailor Moon on March 7, 1992. Launched on TV Asahi in Japan at 7:00 PM JST, the series—based on Naoko Takeuchi’s groundbreaking manga—introduced audiences to Usagi Tsukino, a clumsy schoolgirl turned cosmic heroine, and…
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Prime Video Introduces AI-Powered Dubbing of Movies & TV Shows
Prime Video, Amazon’s streaming platform known for its extensive library of movies and series, announced today, March 5, 2025, the launch of a new AI-aided dubbing initiative aimed at breaking down language barriers for its global audience. The program, which begins rolling out now, will initially offer English and Latin American Spanish dubbing on 12…
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FCC Announces Plans to Find Alternatives to GPS Along With Making 911 More Reliable & Accessible
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr today unveiled a forward-looking agenda today at 3:22 PM EST for the agency’s upcoming Open Commission Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2025. The tentative lineup, announced via an FCC press release, focuses heavily on enhancing national security and public safety through innovative technology policies, reflecting Carr’s priorities…
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Fox Plans to Launch Its New Sports & News Streaming By The Start of The NFL Season
Fox Corporation is gearing up to launch its highly anticipated subscription-based streaming service just in time for the NFL and college football seasons later this year, according to CEO Lachlan Murdoch. Speaking at Morgan Stanley’s Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference in San Francisco on Monday, Murdoch outlined the company’s ambitious timeline, signaling a strategic push…
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37 Years Ago Today: “Lethal Weapon” Hits Theaters, Launching an Action Movie Legacy
On March 6, 1987, 37 years ago today, the action-packed buddy cop film Lethal Weapon premiered in theaters across the United States, introducing audiences to the dynamic duo of Mel Gibson and Danny Glover and igniting a franchise that would define the genre for decades. Directed by Richard Donner and written by Shane Black, the…