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Warner Bros. Discovery is restructuring into two units: Global Linear Networks and Streaming & Studios. The move aims to unlock shareholder value but faces criticism for dismantling key synergies that power Max and global growth according to Skip.

Crunchyroll has launched its app on Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, and Xumo Stream Box, expanding access to its 50,000+ anime episodes and 25,000+ hours of content on Comcast platforms and Xumo smart TVs.

Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have signed a multiyear deal enabling Comcast to bundle Max in the U.S. and launch an ad-supported Max app through Sky in the U.K. and Ireland by 2026. The agreement resolves a Harry Potter-related…

Sky Group has launched the "Sky Essentials" TV package in the U.K. for £15/month ($19.23), offering 100+ channels, ad-supported Netflix, and Discovery Plus on a two-year contract. A 31-day option is available for £18/month ($23.08), with upgrades like Sky Ultimate…

The Streaming Wars compiled key industry reactions to Comcast’s decision to spin off its cable networks, signaling a strategic pivot to streaming, broadcast, and sports. Analysts view the move as an acknowledgment of legacy cable's declining value amidst the collapse…

The Streaming Madman critiques the recent wave of cable network devaluations and corporate spinoffs, framing them as desperate attempts by media conglomerates to offload failing assets. Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, and now Comcast have written down or restructured billions in…

Comcast is spinning off its NBCUniversal cable networks, including MSNBC and CNBC, into a separate $7 billion entity to focus on streaming and broadcast growth. Bravo, NBC, and Peacock will remain within NBCUniversal. The spinoff, expected to take a year,…

MediaRadar reports that Disney, Comcast, Lionsgate, and Warner Bros. Discovery collectively spent less than $3.3 million on advertising on Elon Musk’s X from January to September 2024, a dramatic 98% decline from the $170 million spent during the same period…

Comcast Technology Solutions has introduced its next-gen Cloud TV platform, offering broadcasters and video providers a managed solution to streamline multi-platform content distribution across linear, FAST, SVOD/AVOD, and more. With integrated tools for rights protection, advertising, and sustainability, Cloud TV…

Xumo, the Comcast-Charter JV, is expanding its retail reach by partnering with Target to sell Hisense-made Xumo smart TVs at nearly 2,000 stores and on Target.com. This partnership aims to boost Xumo's holiday sales and positions it against established smart…