Author: Luke Bouma
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Fox’s New Sports & News Streaming Service Gets a CEO
Fox Corporation has named Pete Distad as the CEO of its newly announced direct-to-consumer streaming platform, marking a significant step in the company’s push to capture audiences beyond traditional pay-TV bundles. The yet-to-be-named service will feature a robust lineup of channels, including Fox News, Fox Sports, and the Fox broadcast network, positioning it as a…
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39 Years Ago Today the United States Senate Allowed C-SPAN to Air Live Debates for the First Time in 1986
Today marks the 39th anniversary of a transformative moment in American governance: on February 27, 1986, the United States Senate voted to allow its debates to be televised on a trial basis, pulling back the curtain on a chamber long shrouded in mystique. The decision, passing by a vote of 67-21 after years of resistance,…
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FCC is Making Changes to Its Wireless Emergency Alerts
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a significant update to its Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system on February 26, 2025, aimed at making the life-saving tool more effective for public safety officials and less intrusive for consumers. The revised rules introduce the option for “silent” alerts—notifications without the jarring sound or vibration—offering a tailored approach…
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Paramount Lost $286 Million on Paramount+, Pluto TV, & Other Streaming Services in 4th Quarter
Paramount Global unveiled its fourth-quarter financial results on Wednesday, revealing a persistent streaming loss even as it braces for a merger with Skydance Media, expected to close in 2025. The major studio reported yesterday a loss of $286 million for its direct-to-consumer (DTC) segment—which includes Paramount+, Pluto TV, and BET+—a marked improvement from the $490…
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Disney+ Is Adding a Live Exclusive ‘SportsCenter’ Show from ESPN Called ‘SC+,’ Starting on Monday at 9am
ESPN is bringing a fresh twist to its iconic SportsCenter franchise with the debut of SC+, a daily sports news show set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on Monday, March 3, 2025. Announced on February 26, 2025, this fast-paced, streamlined program promises to deliver the day’s top sports moments, insightful commentary, and exclusive insider takes…
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DISH & Sling TV Lost Over 1 Million Subscribers in 2024
EchoStar Corporation, parent to DISH TV and Sling TV, reported its 2024 financial results today, revealing a year of stark contrasts as its Pay-TV segment shed subscribers at an alarming rate while its wireless business showed signs of recovery. Total revenue for 2024 fell to $15.83 billion, down 7% from $17.02 billion in 2023, driven…
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DIRECTV STREAM Launches A $34.99 a Month TV Package With 40 TV Channels Along With Free Disney+, Hulu, & Max
In a decisive break from the bloated cable bundles of yesteryear, DIRECTV announced today the launch of three new Genre Packs and two Mini-Pack Add-ons, expanding its satellite-free streaming options with a focus on customization and value. Building on the momentum of MySports, introduced in January, and MyFree DIRECTV, rolled out in November, these offerings—available…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Wants You to Pay More For CNN, TNT, TBS, & More to Counter Subscriber and Ad Revenue Declines
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is urging pay TV providers to pony up higher fees for its cable networks, a move aimed at offsetting a steep decline in subscribers and a faster-than-anticipated collapse in advertising revenue, the company revealed in its Q4 2024 earnings report released today. Facing a shrinking linear TV audience and a battered…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Saw Its Streaming Profits Hit $409 Million As Cable TV Revenues Fell 4%
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results today, revealing a complex tale of resilience and reckoning as the media giant navigates a rapidly shifting industry landscape. Total Q4 revenues dipped to $10.027 billion, a 1% decline (ex-FX) from $10.284 billion in Q4 2023, while the full-year tally slid 4% (ex-FX)…
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35 Years Ago: MacGyver’s 100th Episode Aired, Cementing a TV Legacy
Today marks the 35th anniversary of a milestone moment in television history: on February 26, 1990, the 100th episode of MacGyver aired on ABC, solidifying the resourceful adventurer’s place in pop culture lore. Titled “The Madonna,” the episode—part of the show’s fifth season—saw Angus MacGyver, played by Richard Dean Anderson, tackle a Christmas-themed mystery involving…