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Is the New Free Streaming Service from Warner Bros. Discovery Called “WBTV” Dead? – Ask Luke
It has now been two years since we first learned that Warner Bros. Discovery was looking at launching a free ad-supported streaming service. More recently last year we learned that Warner Bros. Discovery has been planning on launching the ad-free streaming service. Since that announcement, Warner Bros. Discovery has gone dark on the service, focusing…
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Paramount Will Lay Off 15% of Its US Employees as Cord Cutting Grows
In a move to streamline operations and reduce costs, Paramount Global announced today its intention to lay off approximately 2,000 employees. This decision comes despite the company’s streaming division swinging to a profit of $26 million in the recent quarter. The job cuts highlight the ongoing challenges faced by traditional media companies as they navigate…
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Paramount+ Lost 2.8 Million Subscribers in The 2nd Quarter of 2024
Paramount today unveiled its second-quarter 2024 earnings report, revealing a decline of 2.8 million subscribers for its streaming service, Paramount+. The company attributed this dip primarily to the planned exit from a hard bundle agreement in South Korea, which had previously boosted subscriber numbers significantly. Despite the subscriber loss, Paramount showcased robust financial performance in…
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The DOJ May Investigate Venu Sports, the Disney, Fox, & WBD Joint Venture
The upcoming sports-streaming app Venu Sports may have come across another hurdle before its planned launch. Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren were joined by Rep. Joaquin Castro in a letter to the Department of Justice to investigate the Fox, Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery joint venture, which was first reported by The Athletic. The…
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CNN Launches a Free Ad-Supported Channel Full Of Its Original Series
Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled a new free, ad-supported channel titled CNN Originals. This latest offering from the media giant features a diverse lineup of original programming, bringing some of CNN’s most popular shows to viewers at no cost. The newly launched channel includes a variety of acclaimed programs such as Amanpour: Sex and Love…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Will Rebrand TruTV as TNT Sports in Prime Time
In a strategic move looking to alter the shifting landscape of cable television, Warner Bros. Discovery announced a significant rebranding of TruTV, transforming it into a hub for sports programming under the new banner of TNT Sports. This overhaul, set to commence on October 1st, marks a decisive pivot from TruTV’s well-known comedy and reality…
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Anker’s Soundcore True Wireless Earbuds With 30 Hours of Play Time Are 50% Off at Just $19.99
Do you want a new, affordable pair of wireless earbuds? Need something for your kids or that you won’t worry about getting damaged? Right now, Soundcore by Anker has their P20i Ture Wireless Earbuds on sale for 50% off. These are some of the best earbuds I have tested under $20 and a must-have for…
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Comcast May Get Another $5 Billion From Disney for Hulu Buyout
A deal two years in the making could still pay out as The Walt Disney Company’s buyout of Comcast’s share of Hulu is under dispute. In 2023, Disney acquired Comcast/NBCUniversal’s 33% stake in Hulu for $8.61 billion to take full control of the streaming service. Now, Disney may have to open up the wallet payout…
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Cord Cutting Today Is Disney Shutting Down Hulu + Live TV Now that Venu Sports is Launching?
Today in Cord Cutting Today for August 8, 2024 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: Is Disney Shutting Down Hulu + Live TV Now that Venu Sports is Launching? You can find a link to each story we talk about below this video. Hulu…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Lost Over $9 Billion on Its Cable TV Networks
In a sobering second-quarter earnings report released yesterday, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) disclosed a massive $9.1 billion write down attributed to its television networks. This write-down means the value of these cable TV networks have lost by over $9 billion in their value. The news shocked some in the media industry, highlighting the ongoing challenges…