Author: Luke Bouma
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A Federal Judge Again Blocks Nexstar’s $6.2 Billion Massive Merger of Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations
A federal judge has temporarily blocked further integration of the massive television station merger between Nexstar Media Group and TEGNA Inc., dealing a significant setback to what would have created the largest local broadcast television owner in the United States. The development comes amid ongoing antitrust challenges from multiple state attorneys general and a major…
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The DOJ Is Launching An Investigation Of MLB’s Streaming Deals For Anti-Competitive Tactics That Harm Viewers
Federal authorities have begun examining how Major League Baseball distributes its streaming rights, extending a wider investigation into professional sports media deals that could affect how fans access games and how much they pay, according to Bloomberg. The Federal Communications Commission, along with other regulators, is looking closely at the ways leagues package and sell…
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15 Years Ago Today: Marvel’s Thor First Premiered, Expanding The Marvel Cinematic Universe
Fifteen years ago today, on April 17, 2011, the Marvel Cinematic Universe expanded its ambitious slate of interconnected superhero films with the world premiere of Thor at Event Cinemas on George Street in Sydney, Australia. The event marked the first time the franchise ventured beyond Earth-bound stories into the realms of Norse mythology and cosmic…
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Amazon Plans to Stop Using Android on All Future Fire TV Sticks
Amazon is accelerating its shift away from Android on its Fire TV streaming devices, with plans to launch all future Fire TV Stick streaming players exclusively on its in-house Vega operating system, according to a new report from Lowpass and confirmed by Amazon’s developer portal statement. In a notice to developers from Amazon, they said:…
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When Will Your Fire TV Reach Its End of Life & Stop Getting Updates? Here is What Amazon Says
Amazon has committed to providing ongoing software support for its entire current lineup of Fire TV streaming sticks and cubes, ensuring that millions of users will continue to receive updates and new features well into the next decade. The announcement brings reassurance to consumers who have invested in the company’s popular streaming hardware, promising compatibility…
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Fox News is Once Again The Most Watched News Network on YouTube, More than MS Now, ABC, CBS, & NBC
FOX News Digital achieved its strongest performance to date during the first quarter of 2026, drawing an average of 187 million total digital multiplatform unique visitors each month. The platform generated more than 5.5 billion multiplatform views and exceeded 11.3 billion multiplatform minutes across the three-month period. This accomplishment extended a long streak of leadership…
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Netflix’s Co-Founder Reed Hastings Announces He is Stepping Down
Netflix’s co-founder Reed Hastings will depart from the company’s board of directors in June when his current term expires, marking a significant milestone in the streaming giant’s nearly three-decade history. The announcement came alongside Netflix’s first-quarter 2026 earnings report, which showed solid financial performance but triggered an immediate negative reaction from investors due to softer…
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The NFL Wants to Double The Cost of Its NFL Games & Could Drive Up The Cost of Your TV Bill
The National Football League is pressing its broadcast partners for a dramatic hike in media rights fees as contract renewal talks heat up years ahead of schedule. According to industry sources familiar with the discussions, the league is seeking roughly double the amount that major television networks currently pay to air NFL games. In contrast,…
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64 Years Ago Today: Walter Cronkite Took Over As Anchor of CBS Evening News
Sixty four years ago today, on April 16, 1962, a significant chapter in American television journalism began when Walter Cronkite assumed the role of anchor for CBS’s nightly newscast. This moment marked the start of an era that would define broadcast news for nearly two decades and elevate the standards of television reporting nationwide. The…
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45 Years Ago Today: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Signed Off NBC in 1981, Leaving a Sci-Fi Legacy
Today marks the 45th anniversary of the final episode of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, which aired on April 16, 1981, concluding its two-season run on NBC. The campy sci-fi series, starring Gil Gerard as astronaut Buck Rogers and Erin Gray as Colonel Wilma Deering, wrapped with “The Dorian Secret,” drawing 8.2 million viewers,…