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 Comcast considers separating its pay-tv division 4 NOV 2024

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Comcast considers separating its pay-tv division

Mike Cavanagh, the company’s president, said on an earnings call that Comcast might transfer the cable networks owned by its NBCUniversal division—including Syfy, Bravo, and USA Network—into a new company.
Edgar Bronfman raises bid for Paramount takeover to USD 6 billion 22 AUG 2024

Corporate Moves

Edgar Bronfman raises bid for Paramount takeover to USD 6 billion

The competing offer for the home of Paramount Pictures, the CBS broadcast network and cable networks such as MTV threatens to undo a planned acquisition by tech scion David Ellison and his firm Skydance Media.
Stonecutter Media to represent Frost Pictures’ "The Path" in North America 31 JUL 2024

Distribution

Stonecutter Media to represent Frost Pictures’ "The Path" in North America

The feature thriller by Irish American filmmaker/actor Tom Archdeacon to have world theatrical premiere, followed by digital and cable release in September.
Sky to launch Sky Stream in Germany on 31 July 24 JUL 2024

Streaming

Sky to launch Sky Stream in Germany on 31 July

The offering bundles Sky channels and free TV channels, apps and streaming services on a single user interface. An internet connection and the Sky Stream Box are required for access; cable or satellite are not necessary. Following this launch, Sky Stream will become available in Austria from 2025.
Uruguay: government authorized the three largest cable TV companies to merge 19 JUL 2024

Deals

Uruguay: government authorized the three largest cable TV companies to merge

The Communication Services Regulatory Unit had already given its approval, both in matters of defense of competition and regulation of the telecommunications market. Ursec maintains that the formation of a consortium "does not constitute a concentration operation because pay TV and streaming are part of the same relevant market",