Tag: NBCUniversal
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Comcast Cuts the Cord on Its Cable Networks as Versant Goes Live
In a major strategic transformation, Comcast has officially cut the cord on its cable networks. The media giant announced that it has officially spun off its cable network portfolio into a standalone public company called Versant Media Group, Inc. The separation was effective as of 11:59 PM Eastern Time on January 2, and the standalone…
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Fubo Still Doesn’t Have NBC, MS NOW, USA, Bravo But You Can Get Them by Switching to These Fubo Alternatives
Fubo subscribers are still without more than 40 NBCUniversal networks — including local NBC and Telemundo stations, Bravo, USA Network, and key NBC Sports channels — after the companies failed to reach a new carriage agreement. Since the November 21 blackout, both sides have dug in. Fubo accuses NBCUniversal of demanding higher fees than other…
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NBCU Will Bring in YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Creators for Winter Olympics Coverage
NBCUniversal will be bringing in some popular creators to provide live coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, alongside its own familiar on-air talent. The decision to bring in the list of creators, which includes podcast host Kylie Kelce and Las Culturistas hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, follows the success of the “Paris Creator…
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Fubo Launches ‘Fubo Transparency Center’ to Bash NBCUniversal
Apparently not close to making a deal to keep channels live on its platform, Fubo now has a page on its website dedicated to condemning NBCUniversal for “negotiating in bad faith.” The page, shared at the bottom of a support article about the missing channels, starts with a statement on Fubo’s side of the disagreement:…
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Here’s How to Get Peacock Premium or Paramount+ for One Year for Only $49 in a Walmart+ Black Friday Sale
‘Tis the season of streaming savings and unbeatable deals. with the latest promo. In an early Black Friday promotion, new members can get a full year of Walmart+ for just $49, which is half off the usual price of $98. With this deal, Walmart+ lets you pick Peacock Premium or Paramount+ Essential at no extra…
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Missing NBC, MSNOW & Bravo on Fubo? Here Are 5 Alternatives to Try Today
Another carriage dispute has left millions without their favorite networks. On Friday, November 21, 40+ NBCUniversal channels went dark on Fubo after the two sides could not reach an agreement. These networks included local NBC and Telemundo affiliates, NBC Sports regional networks, and national channels like Bravo, USA, and MS NOW and others. Fubo says…
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NBCUniversal Responds to Fubo Blackout
Just before the weekend, NBCUniversal channels went dark on Fubo as the two were unable to come to an agreement to renew their carriage deal. Fubo shared the following statement immediately after the channels were dropped: “Fubo has been engaged in good faith negotiations with NBCU to renew our long-standing content agreement to distribute their…
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Fubo Has Lost NBCUniversal Channels
Earlier today, we reported that Fubo could lose NBCUniversal-owned channels from its live TV streaming lineup at the end of the month. The deadline for those negotiations was sooner than we thought. The channels went dark on the platform at 5 p.m. Friday. The two are likely to come to an agreement soon but in…
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NBCU Spinoff Versant Launches USA Sports Banner for WWE, WNBA, NASCAR & More Ahead of MSNBC Rebrand
Versant, the future spin-off company of NBCUniversal, just gave its new sports division a name. USA Sports will house the company’s live-sports footprint across its linear networks and their related digital platforms. The move formalizes a sprawling lineup of rights that includes NASCAR, Premier League, WNBA, WWE, PGA Tour, and others. Under the USA Sports…
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NBCUniversal Will Partner With iHeartRadio for 2026 Winter Olympics
NBCUniversal announced today that it will partner with iHeartMedia again for the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. iHeartRadio will air 24/7 play-by-play audio channels of the coverage from NBCUniversal while also promoting tune-in coverage from NBCU. Coverage will also be offered on podcasts, including Olympic-themed episodes of existing podcasts and a new Winter Games…