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It’s Official: Paramount is Buying Warner Bros. Discovery
In a move that will change Hollywood’s landscape, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has agreed to be acquired by Paramount Skydance in a blockbuster $110 billion deal, sources confirmed on February 27, 2026, according to Reuters. The agreement, which includes approximately $29 billion in assumed debt, marks the culmination of an intense months-long bidding war that…
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Tablo is Rolling Out a Firmware Update to Allow Older Models Use Newer Tablo Apps
Tablo is releasing a firmware update for legacy network-connected Tablo DVRs. With the update, Tablo will enable its Legacy Transition plan which will improve older Tablo performance going forward. The 2.2.58 firmware update will rollout over the coming weeks. Users with a network-connected Tablo (excluding the Tablo DUAL HDMI and QUAD HDMI) will get a notification…
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ESPN Gives Fans “All-Access” to a Collision of East Contenders — What to Expect from Tonight’s Cavs vs. Pistons
For hoop fans, tonight isn’t just another national NBA game on TV. When the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers take the floor, ESPN is rolling out a full-court press into the team rooms, the bench, the replay center, and beyond with Cavaliers-Pistons All-Access. The day-long, wall-to-wall look at two Eastern Conference heavyweights will lead into…
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Roku-Powered Aurzen Projectors Are Up to 35% Off — Big-Screen Streaming Starts at $129
Need a weekend backyard movie machine or a dorm/bedroom theater on a budget? Choose between a pair of pocket-friendly projectors that run the Roku TV experience natively and save for a limited time. In a Prime-exclusive deal, the Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector D1R Cube is down to $179.99 (was $249.99), and the slightly smaller-spec…
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Buffalo Public Radio is Launching a Commercial Radio Station After $2.2 Million in Federal Budget Cuts
Buffalo Toronto Public Media (BTPM), the nonprofit organization overseeing public radio and television services in Western New York and Southern Ontario, has announced plans to introduce a new commercial full-service talk station on the 94.5 FM frequency currently occupied by WNED-FM, according to Radio Insight. This development marks a significant shift in the group’s radio…
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Deal Alert: Up To 50% Off of Amazon Fire TV Sticks
Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks are back on sale for the lowest prices we’ve seen. If you’re in the market for a new powerful and portable device to watch content both at home and while traveling, this is a great time to upgrade without breaking the bank. The sale includes the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K…
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Amazon Will Invest $50 Billion in OpenAI
OpenAI has closed another round of funding, reporting that the company raised $110 billion. $50 billion of that is coming from Amazon, starting with an initial $15 billion and followed by another $35 billion in the coming months. Amazon announced today that the investment is part of a strategic partnership, with the two companies jointly…
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Physical DVD & Blu-Ray Are Getting a Second Life As People Worry About Streaming Prices
The physical media market for home video in the United States has experienced a dramatic downturn over the past several years, with sales of DVDs, Blu-rays, and UHD Blu-rays plummeting from billions to hundreds of millions in revenue. This trend underscores the broader transformation in how consumers access entertainment, as streaming services and digital purchases…
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Mass Layoffs at ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Locals of Over 650 Employees Raise Questions About Local News
Over the past year, from early 2025 through early 2026, the newsrooms of ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC have faced substantial workforce reductions as the media industry grapples with declining linear television ratings, shifting advertising revenues, and corporate restructurings. These layoffs reflect broader trends in broadcast journalism, where traditional networks are adapting to a digital-first…
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HBO Max & Paramount+ Are Merging – Here is Everything We Know
In a landmark development reshaping the entertainment industry, Paramount Skydance Corporation has emerged as the winner to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in its entirety, paving the way for a merger of their flagship streaming services, Paramount+ and HBO Max. This move comes after Netflix declined to match Paramount’s revised offer, effectively bowing out of a…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Will Be Sold to Paramount After Netflix Declined to Match Its Latest Offer
In a stunning turn of events that could reshape the entertainment landscape, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has officially deemed Paramount Global’s acquisition offer superior to a competing bid from streaming giant Netflix. Netflix confirmed today that it will not match Paramount’s proposal and has declined to raise its offer, paving the way for Paramount to…
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Comcast Now Offers Free Disney+ & Hulu With Some Internet Plans
Comcast has launched a new bundle that provides free access to Disney+ and Hulu for subscribers of select Xfinity internet plans. This initiative, rolled out amid growing demand for integrated entertainment and connectivity solutions, aims to deliver added value to customers by combining high-speed internet with popular streaming services. The bundle is designed to appeal…
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The FCC Is Looking into the Move of the NFL & Other Sports Teams to Paid Streaming Apps from Free ABC, CBS, Fox, & NBC
The Federal Communications Commission has launched a formal public inquiry into the ongoing migration of live sports broadcasting rights from traditional free over-the-air television to subscription-based streaming platforms. Announced on February 25, 2026, this move reflects growing concerns about marketplace fragmentation, rising consumer costs, and the ability of broadcasters to meet their public interest obligations…
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Netflix and Apple Will Team Up to Stream Formula 1 Content This Season
Today, Netflix and Apple announced that they will collaborate to offer Formula 1 content this year. For the first time, F1: Drive to Survive will be available to stream globally on Netflix, along with Apple TV in the U.S. Netflix will also be streaming the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix live to viewers in the U.S.…
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The NFL is the Cable Bundle’s Final Lifeline, Analysts Warn
A Bank of America note says the NFL is the key reason cable bundles haven’t disappeared, and analysts are sounding the alarm, according to a report from Front Office Sports. Rising rights costs are putting major broadcasters under pressure, and the league’s games are basically “glue” that holds traditional TV together. Per the report, Bank…
