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Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Media Guardian: Trump v 60 Minutes is a stunning battle for the soul of US media

Story from Media Guardian:

Donald Trump’s battle with a US media he considers an “enemy of the people” has been a signature fight of his second term in office, sparking warnings of an erosion of press freedoms in the US and fears over the independence of key publications owned by billionaires seeking to become close to the president.

Hollywood Reporter: Comcast CEO Brian Roberts’ Pay Dips to $33.9M, President Michael Cavanagh’s Drops to $28.3M in 2024

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

NBCUniversal owner Comcast has disclosed the 2024 compensation packages for chairman and CEO Brian Roberts and president Michael Cavanagh, along with pay details for other top executives.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Hollywood Reporter; Cable News’ Major Disruption, Pay and Talent Going Solo: A Candid Chat With Top UTA Agents

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

As the Washington press corp prepare to gather for this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the TV news business appears to be in flux.

Deadline: Ari Emanuel’s 2024 Pay As CEO Of TKO Group Drops To $18.1M From $64.9M In 2023

Story from Deadline:

Ari Emanuel‘s compensation for being CEO of TKO Group Holdings in 2024 totaled $18.1 million, a notable drop from the $64.9 million he took home in 2023.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Deadline: Paramount Global Ex-CEO Bob Bakish Walks Away With Almost $87M; George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy And Brian Robbins Each Net Between $19.5M And $22.2M In 2024

Story from Deadline:

The three occupants of Paramount Global‘s Office of the CEO did well for themselves financially in 2024, but the biggest payday went to ex-CEO Bob Bakish.

Hollywood Reporter: Warner Bros. Discovery Beats Lawsuit Over Superman Rights

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Comics will not have to face a lawsuit over the rights to Superman that looked to block the release of the studio’s tentpole film in several countries ahead of its July release, a court has ruled.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Advanced Television: FCC tells Paramount ‘drop Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ to get merger

Story from Advanced Television:

The FCC ‘has engaged’ with executives at Paramount in order to discuss what will help win approval for its proposed deal to merge with Skydance Media.

Broadcast Sport: Warner Bros. Discovery & Salomon relaunch Golden Trail World Series with Olympic ambition

Story from Broadcast Sport:

Warner Bros. Discovery and Salomon have relaunched the Golden Trail World Series, with the first event taking place in Kobe, Japan, last week.

Advanced Television: Curiosity Stream on Prime Video in European markets

Story from Advanced Television:

Curiosity, a specialist in factual entertainment, has announced the launch of its flagship streaming service, Curiosity Stream, on Prime Video as an add-on subscription channel in Finland, The Netherlands, and Sweden.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Variety: ‘60 Minutes’ Keeps Up Trump Reports Despite White House Clash That Forced Top Boss to Exit

Story from Variety:

Despite a massive change to its operating structure this week, “60 Minutes” continues to tick.

Deadline: NBC Names Sharon Vuong As Head Of Unscripted

Story from Deadline:

Sharon Vuong is officially in charge of unscripted at NBC.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Deadline: FCC, Paramount Start Talks Around Skydance Merger

Story from Deadline:

The Federal Communications Commission and Paramount have been in contact about steps needed for the agency to approve its sale to Skydance, Deadline has confirmed.

Hollywood Reporter: Ted Sarandos Says He Would Rather Take Over ‘SNL’ Than Disney

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

“I’m saving Hollywood,” said Ted Sarandos when asked if he was “destroying Hollywood” from the box office suffering due to streaming platforms continuing to expand.

Hollywood Reporter: Peacock Narrows Loss to $215M, Subscribers Jump to 41M

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Comcast, led by chairman and CEO Brian Roberts, reported first-quarter results for its entertainment unit and other operations.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Variety: Reeling From Bill Owens’ Shock Exit, ‘60 Minutes’ Staffers Warn Shari Redstone to Back Off

Story from Variety:

The departure of the top producer of “60 Minutes” on Tuesday marked a concerted effort by the staff of the venerable newsmagazine to send a message to one of the show’s most important viewers: its ultimate boss.

Deadline: Hallmark Content Like ‘The Way Home’ & ‘When Calls The Heart’ Moving Off Peacock At Month’s End

Story from Deadline:

Fans who sometimes rely on Peacock to get their fix of series like The Way Home and those ubiquitous feel-good movies will have to subscribe to a new platform: Hallmark shows are moving off the NBCUniversal streamer by month’s end.

Deadline: Comcast Blunt On Steep Broadband Losses; Brian Roberts Says “Customer Pain Points” Being Addressed But Will Take Several Quarters

Story from Deadline:

Comcast president Mike Cavanagh did not sugar coat a steep loss in broadband subscribers last quarter, but came at it bluntly in opening remarks on a Q1 earnings call Thursday.

Broadband TV News: SPI launches suite of channels in Bosnia and Hercegovina

Story from Broadband TV News:

SPI International has confirmed the launch of its 14 TV channels with BH Telecom, one of the leading telecom operators in Bosnia and Hercegovina.

Broadband TV News: BBC News Burmese takes to satellite after Myanmar earthquake

Story from Broadband TV News:

BBC World Service has taken capacity on the Thaicom 6 satellite previously used by VOA to deliver BBC News Burmese video content in the aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake.

Variety: TelevisaUnivision Swings to Q1 Profit on Balance Sheet Improvements

Story from Variety:

Spanish-language media giant TelevisaUnivision said its first quarter swung to a profit as the company reduced expenses and saw its streaming business gain traction, even as key areas of revenue experienced declines.

Deadline: Comcast Edges Wall Street’s Q1 Forecast, But Domestic Advertising, Broadband Declines Hit Stock

Story from Deadline:

Comcast delivered first-quarter results slightly better than Wall Street expectations, but its shares fell in pre-market trading Thursday.

Deadline: A Year After Dramatic Recap Move, Viaplay Posts Mixed Q1 Results

Story from Deadline:

Things remain uncertain at Viaplay Group, but the Swedish company’s boss says it now has “a clear focus on value over volume.”

Hollywood Reporter: Lionsgate Shareholders Vote to Approve Starz Spin Off From Studios

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Lionsgate investors have given their backing to the proposed full separation of Lionsgate and Starz into standalone publicly-traded companies.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Hollywood Reporter: Can ’60 Minutes’ Prized Independence Survive a Major Deal?

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

A thing to know about 60 Minutes, is that it has always, always, prided itself on being independent.

Hollywood Reporter: NBC News Promotes Chloe Arensberg to Washington Bureau Chief, Succeeding Ken Strickland

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

NBC News has promoted Chloe Arensberg to Washington bureau chief.

Advanced Television: Tele2 Q1 boosted by Baltics

Story from Advanced Television:

Tele2, the Sweden-based multinational telco, has published its consolidated results for the first quarter 2025.

Advanced Television: Ramirez joins ITV Studios as VP Sales US and LatAm

Story from Advanced Television:

Catalina Ramirez, has joined ITV Studios as VP Sales US and Latin America. Formerly Co-Head of Propagate International, she will report to SVP Sales US and Latin America, Rob Kaplan.

Advanced Television: AMC Networks promotes de Cholnoky

Story from Advanced Television:

AMC Networks has promoted Eric de Cholnoky has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Distribution & Business Development.

Advanced Television; Canada: CosmoBlue Media distributes Oh! Jazz

Story from Advanced Television:

As part of its continued expansion in Canada, CosmoBlue Media has announced its exclusive partnership with Oh! Jazz, the global platform for streaming live and on-demand jazz performances from iconic venues around the world.

Broadband TV News: VAT change forces Norlys price increase

Story from Broadband TV News:

Danish TV operator Norlys has warned the introduction of VAT to rights payments could ultimately affect Danish TV production.

Hollywood Reporter: Want to Buy Village Roadshow’s Stake in ‘The Matrix’? It’ll Cost At Least $417.5M

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Village Roadshow Entertainment Group’s film library will sell for at least $417.5 million.

Variety: Max Starts Selling ‘Extra Member’ Accounts, as Warner Bros. Discovery Follows Netflix’s Lead in Cracking Down on Password-Sharing

Story from Variety:

Warner Bros. Discovery is looking to scour up additional revenue from Max subscribers who have been piggybacking off of someone else’s account.

Deadline: Voice Of America And Other Government-Funded Networks Must Be Restored, Judge Rules

Story from Deadline:

The Voice of America staff got a reprieve Tuesday when a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must restore the government-run broadcaster along with other networks.

Hollywood Reporter; Warner Bros. Movie Chiefs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy: Don’t Count Us Out Just Yet

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

For weeks, it wasn’t a matter of if Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy were getting fired — it was when.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Variety: ‘60 Minutes’ Chief Bill Owens Quits, Citing Interference From Paramount

Story from Variety:

The executive producer of CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” Bill Owens, only the third in the venerable newsmagazine’s history, said he will leave his job, citing an increasing lack of ability “to make independent decisions based on what was right for ’60 Minutes,’ right for the audience” as parent company Paramount Global tries to move past a lawsuit filed against CBS News by President Donald Trump and secure its future in a merger with Skydance Media.

Hollywood Reporter: Lionsgate Names Digital Media Vet Brad Haugen to Drive Original Content Expansion

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Lionsgate has named digital media veteran Brad Haugen to spearhead original online creation as executive vp, digital strategy & growth.

Advanced Television: Canela Media launches Club Canela

Story from Advanced Television:

Canela Media, the technology and innovation driven multicultural media company, has announced the launch of Club Canela, a fully integrated in-app streaming rewards programme, designed to create a deeper connection with Canela.TV users and bring forth new and innovative opportunities for brands to engage with these audiences.

Broadband TV News: MediaKind adds Multiview to millions of Xfinity customers

Story from Broadband TV News:

MediaKind’s MK.IO cloud SaaS platform with Multiview technology has been deployed by Xfinity to service millions of X1 customers, the tech firm has announced.

Broadband TV News: New Viaplay content on Finland’s Elisa

Story from Broadband TV News:

Finland’s leading telecom operator Elisa has extended its long-term partnership through a new, multi-year distribution agreement.

New York Post: NPR urges its stations to lobby members of Congress as Trump admin seeks to pull federal funding

Story from New York Post:

NPR is urging its member stations to contact their members of Congress as the Trump administration ramps up its efforts to pull federal funding from public broadcasting.

BizAsia: Sony Pictures Networks India to launch new channel, Sony MAX 1 in India

Story from BizAsia:

Sony Pictures Networks India has unveiled the launch of its new film channel, Sony MAX 1, for India viewers.

Deadline: Bertelsmann Boss Wants To Revisit $4.1B Merger Between French Nets TF1 And M6

Story from Deadline:

Bertelsmann CEO Thomas Rabe wants to revive the failed merger of French nets TF1 and M6.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Deadline: ‘SEAL Team’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Discrimination Suit Settled; Details Of Deal Between CBS & Trump Aide’s America First Legal Foundation Kept Under Wraps

Story from Deadline:

With the countdown on for David Ellison and Skydance’s takeover of Paramount, the behind-the-scenes battle over SEAL Team and the power of inclusion policies at CBS has come to an end.

Hollywood Reporter: Israel TV Giant Reshet 13 Completes Buyout Deal, Cutting Warner Bros. Discovery’s Stake

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Reshet 13, the Israeli broadcast giant, has completed a management buyout deal with Len Blavatnik’s Access Industries and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Variety; ‘Squid Game’ Success Stems From Netflix’s Local-First Strategy, Says Asia Content VP Minyoung Kim: ‘We Always Aspire to Make Big, Bold Swings’

Story from Variety:

While Hollywood scrambles to reverse-engineer global hits, Netflix‘s secret to creating the phenomenon “Squid Game” turns out to be surprisingly simple.

Variety: WWE Acquires Mexican Wrestling Promotion AAA, First Joint Show Set for June in Los Angeles

Story from Variety:

WWE has announced the acquisition of AAA, one of the biggest professional wrestling promotions in Mexico, from Mexico-based sports and entertainment holding company Fillip.

Broadband TV News: ProSiebenSat.1 extends CEO Bert Habets’ contract

Story from Broadband TV News:

German media company ProSiebenSat.1 has extended the contract of group CEO Bert Habets for another three years, securing his leadership until October 2028.

Hollywood Reporter: Netflix Is “Paying Close Attention” to Tariffs Talk, But Believes It’s “Less Exposed” Than Others

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Netflix may be doing more programming locally, but it is definitely still thinking globally.

Hollywood Reporter: Netflix Co-CEOs See $60M Pay Packages in 2024

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos saw his total pay package rise to $61.9 million in 2024, while co-CEO Greg Peters brought in $60.3 million.

Deadline: How Trump’s “51st State” Jibes Made Culture, Media & The CBC A Key Battleground For Canada’s Future

Story from Deadline:

Canada goes to the polls on April 28, and when its TV production community hits the voting booths, they’ll be doing so with a sense of renewed optimism.

Variety: Paramount+ Expands Footprint in Japan Through Partnership With Local Streamer Lemino

Story from Variety:

Paramount+ is expanding its footprint in Japan through a deal with prominent local streamer Lemino, operated by Japan’s top telco NTT Docomo.

Hollywood Reporter: Reed Hastings to Give Up Executive Chairman Role at Netflix, as Streamer Shifts Focus to Revenue and Income

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

In its first quarterly earnings report without disclosing subscriber numbers, Netflix pointed Wall Street toward revenue and operating income as the streaming giant seeks to control the story of its growth potential.

Variety: Netflix Q1 Results Top Expectations as Streamer Stops Reporting Subscriber Counts

Story from Variety:

Netflix is no longer reporting number of subscribers on a quarterly basis.

Broadband TV News: TV5 Monde launches its second US FAST channel

Story from Broadband TV News:

A second FAST channel has been launched by TV5 Monde in the United States.

Broadband TV News: Eglantine Leclabart appointed Global Pay-TV Marketing Director for Canal+

Story from Broadband TV News:

Eglantine Leclabart has been appointed Global Pay-TV Marketing Director and joins the Executive Committee of Canal+.

Broadband TV News: Discovery Channel commences 40th anniversary

Story from Broadband TV News:

Discovery Channel has begun a year-long celebration for its 40th anniversary.

Deadline: Global Media Consumption Will Decline This Year For First Time Since 2009

Story from Deadline:

Fueled by national elections in more than a dozen countries and mass tune-in for the Summer Olympics in Paris, global media consumption rose 2.4% in 2024 but it is heading for a fall.

Variety: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Takes Aim at Comcast Over Coverage of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Story from Variety:

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr took aim at CNN and MSNBC, deeming their coverage of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation “news distortion.”

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Hollywood Reporter: Appeals Court Pauses Sony Takeover of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy!’ For Now

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

An appeals court has temporarily blocked Sony from taking over distribution of syndicated game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune from CBS.

Advanced Television: Canal+ expands duties of Management Board

Story from Advanced Television:

To address the group’s development plans and “strengthen the synergies” between the various Canal+ regions (now operating in 52 countries), Maxime Saada, CEO of Canal+, has extended the undertakings of the Management Board.

Broadband TV News: French Ligue 1 clubs to exercise DAZN break clause

Story from Broadband TV News:

Ligue 1 clubs in France are to pull out of their domestic television rights deal with DAZN.

RTÉ News: RTÉ redundancy scheme to open with €300,000 cap

Story from RTÉ News:

RTÉ plans to open its Voluntary Exit Programme (VEP) after Easter, according to the broadcaster's HR Director, with a cap of €300,000 on payments.

RTÉ News: No 'Netflix levy' without ministerial approval, says O'Donovan

Story from RTÉ News:

The so-called 'Netflix levy' will not be introduced without ministerial approval, Minister for Media Patrick O’Donovan has said.

RTÉ News: Public trust in RTÉ has fallen, but its value to Irish society has risen - FOI

Story from RTÉ News:

Newly released data compiled for RTÉ encompassing the final months of 2024 show that just 40% of the public had the perception that RTÉ overall is "trustworthy", while 81% maintained that RTÉ is "valuable to Irish society".

Broadband TV News: Court rules in favour of ARD in Joyn dispute with ProSiebenSat.1

Story from Broadband TV News:

The legal battle between ARD, ZDF, and ProSiebenSat.1 regarding the unauthorised integration of the public broadcasters’ media libraries into the Joyn platform has reached a turning point.

Deadline: PBS Stations Call Federal Funds “Irreplaceable And Essential” As Trump Administration Prepares To Slash Public Media Coin

Story from Deadline:

The Trump administration plans to present Congress with cuts to most funding for public media late this month, according to news reports, setting the stage for a showdown when lawmakers return from a recess on April 28.

CityAM: A Super League TV Rights deal?

Story from CityAM:

The NRL want control of Super League’s UK television deal as part of a proposal to buy a 33 per cent stake in the competition, which could have implications for the domestic rugby league’s long-term rights partner, Sky Sports.

Advanced Television: Multichoice, SABC carriage agreement stays in place

Story from Advanced Television:

A carriage agreement between South Africa’s public broadcaster SABC and pay-TV operator MultiChoice struck in 2013 and which saw MultiChoice carry SABC’s channels on its system has emerged from a legal problem.

Advanced Television: Rakuten TV signs Mattel partnership

Story from Advanced Television:

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platforms, has announced a new agreement with Mattel, the toy manufacturing and entertainment company.

Broadband TV News: Netflix wants to double revenues by 2030

Story from Broadband TV News:

Netflix has told staff it wants to reach a market capitalisation of $1 trillion and double its revenue by 2030.

Broadband TV News: BBC rebranded in the Netherlands as BBC NL

Story from Broadband TV News:

Premium drama channel BBC First has today rebranded as BBC NL.

Broadband TV News: Activist investor wants Canal+ to be more vocal about its strategy

Story from Broadband TV News:

An activist investor has urged Canal+ to become more transparent about its long-term strategy and business goals.

Deadline: CNN Chief Says Network Should Not Be “Throwing Punches” In Trump Coverage, Voices Support For Associated Press Amid White House Ban

Story from Deadline:

CNN chief executive Mark Thompson has called on the network to hold Donald Trump‘s administration to account without entering the ring with the U.S. president.

Hollywood Reporter: Max Goes Live In Turkey, Unveils Originals as Warner Bros. Discovery Vows to Invest More in Local Content

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Warner Bros. Discovery‘s transition of its streaming service BluTV to Max in Turkey is official and live as of today Tuesday, as the Hollywood giant underlined its “commitment to increasing its investment in local content” and “bringing a compelling slate of new local stories” to its streamer in the country.

Advanced Television; Netflix: 41% of ISPs rise on Speed Index

Story from Advanced Television:

Forty-five per cent of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) saw an increase of 0.2 Mbps, 54 per cent stayed the same, and 1 per cent saw a decrease between 0.2 and 0.4 Mbps in March 2025 on the Netflix ISP Speed Index – a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience.

Advanced Television: ProSiebenSat.1 takes full control of Jochen Schweizer mydays

Story from Advanced Television:

ProSiebenSat.1 Media has acquired the remaining 10.1 per cent of shares in Jochen Schweizer mydays Holding held by founder Jochen Schweizer via Jochen Schweizer Beteiligungs since ProSiebenSat.1 initially took a stake in the company in 2017.

Hollywood Reporter: SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz’s Pay Rises to $37M in 2024

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz had a total pay package of $37 million in 2024.

Hollywood Reporter: Is Netflix the Safe Hollywood Stock Now?

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

With worries about the impact of a global tariffs war, recession fears and stock market volatility, where should media and entertainment investors put their money in such tumultuous times?

Broadband TV News: Joyn adds Bavarian local TV channels

Story from Broadband TV News:

Joyn, the streaming service operated by German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1, is expanding its free live TV offering with 14 local channels from Bavaria.

Deadline; Warner Bros Discovery Decides Against Selling Polish Network TVN: “The Best Path Forward Is Retaining Ownership”

Story from Deadline:

Warner Bros Discovery will not be selling its Polish network TVN.

Broadcast Sport: HBS & NVP to produce LaLiga

Story from Broadcast Sport:

HBS and NVP have been selected to deliver media production and distribution for LaLiga.

Broadband TV News: South Korean shows are the most popular non-US content viewed on Netflix

Story from Broadband TV News:

South Korean content is second only to the US for total viewing hours on Netflix, according to a new report published by Ampere Analysis.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Deadline: Donald Trump Again Lashes Out At CBS And ‘60 Minutes’ And Urges FCC Chair To “Impose The Maximum Fines And Punishment”

Story from Deadline:

Donald Trump again lashed out at 60 Minutes, this time angry over two segments the newsmagazine ran on Ukraine and Greenland.

Broadband TV News: Deutsche Telekom opens free window on MagentaTV

Story from Broadband TV News:

German telco Deutsche Telekom is making selected content on its TV platform MagentaTV freely available from 24 April 2025.

Advanced Television: CMA investigates SES-Intelsat acquisition

Story from Advanced Television:

The UK’s Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a Phase 1 investigation into SES in relation to its proposed acquisition of Intelsat.

Advanced Television: EU supports Airbus, Thales merger

Story from Advanced Television:

The EU’s Defence and Space Commissioner Andrius Kubilius says he has no objection to mergers in the satellite and space production sector.

CityAM: NRL could buy stake in English Super League

Story from CityAM:

The Australian National Rugby League (NRL) could buy a minority stake in England’s Super League in a move that would unify the sport’s two biggest club competitions.

Broadcast: What the UK can learn from France’s streamer regulations

Story from Broadcast:

With UK's MPs calling for a domestic streamer levy, how are French attempts to regulate US streamers faring?

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Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Hollywood Reporter; Streaming Profit Report: Netflix Leads, Disney Rises, Warner Grows. Is Consolidation Next?

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

It has taken a few years, but more legacy Hollywood studios’ streaming businesses have started turning annual profits, with the rest touting progress toward that goal.

Hollywood Reporter: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav’s 2024 Pay Package Rises to $51.9M

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav received a 2024 compensation package worth $51.9 million, compared with $49.7 million in 2023 and $39.3 million in 2022 when the Discovery-WarnerMedia merger closed.

Broadband TV News: Champions League loss hits Cyfrowy Polsat

Story from Broadband TV News:

A dispute over the carriage of Canal+ Sport channels on Cyfrowy Polsat have contributed to a decline in cable and satellite revenues on the Polish platform.

Variety; Netflix Lodges Appeal to France’s Council of State Over Windowing Rules: ‘Taking a Stand Against an Imbalanced and Unfair System’

Story from Variety:

Netflix has published a letter about an appeal it lodged with France’s Council of State calling out the windowing rules which force the streamer to wait 15 months to access newly released films. 

Hollywood Reporter: John Malone to Move to Chair Emeritus Role at Warner Bros. Discovery, Stay “Actively Involved”

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

John Malone‘s role at Warner Bros. Discovery, led by CEO David Zaslav, is getting an update.

Broadband TV News: TVP launches first FAST channel

Story from Broadband TV News:

Hit medical drama For better and for worse (Na dobre i na zle) will form the basis for the first FAST channel from TVP.

Broadband TV News: Switzerland threatens to withdraw funding from TV5 Monde

Story from Broadband TV News:

There are fears Switzerland could withdraw funding from international channel TV5 Monde.

Advanced Television: EBU launches Spotlight fact-checking network

Story from Advanced Television:

The European Broadcasting Union has launched Eurovision News Spotlight, a collaborative network for fact-checking and open-source intelligence to equip public service media across Europe with the tools to counter online falsehoods and disinformation.

Advanced Television: BBC journalists warn of cuts risk

Story from Advanced Television:

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the UK House of Commons has published written evidence by a group of BBC World Service (former and current) journalists, on the impact of cuts to the World Service.

Advanced Television; SES CEO: “We must move even faster”

Story from Advanced Television:

SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh, in an interview, has said that despite the recent examples of acquisitions it must move even faster.

Advanced Television; Forecast: India multiplay revenue to grow at 4.2% CAGR to 2029

Story from Advanced Television:

Multiplay service revenue in India is predicted to grow at a steady compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2 per cent from $2.4 billion (€2.1bn) in 2024 to $3 billion in 2029, in line with the continued growth in the number of multiplay households, forecasts GlobalData, the data and analytics company.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Advanced Television: MobLand continues to set Paramount+ viewing records

Story from Advanced Television:

The global premiere of MobLand delivered 8.8 million viewers in its first seven days, quadrupling its audience.

Deadline: Bruce Tobey Inks New Multiyear Contract As Lionsgate EVP & General Counsel

Story from Deadline:

Bruce Tobey has signed a new multiyear agreement continuing as Lionsgate EVP & General Counsel.

Deadline: Scripps Touts ION’s Women’s Sports Expansion, Returning Court TV And Bounce Shows In Upfront Pitch

Story from Deadline:

E.W. Scripps is emphasizing women’s sports on broadcast network ION and more targeted programming on Court TV and Bounce in its upfront presentation to advertisers.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Hollywood Reporter: CBS Loses Right to Distribute ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ ‘Jeopardy!’

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Sony will take over distribution of syndicated game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune from CBS, a court has ruled.

Deadline: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Sees Tariffs Raising Prices For Consumers As Media Stocks, Markets Fall

Story from Deadline:

Amazon chief executive Andrew Jassy says he’s “guessing sellers will pass that cost on” as President Donald Trump raises the price to import goods into the U.S.

Deadline: Media Stocks Skyrocket With Dow Up 2,700 Points As Donald Trump Pauses Latest Round Of Tariffs

Story from Deadline:

“BE COOL!” urged President Donald Trump early Wednesday amid widespread dismay at global tariffs that went into effect overnight.

Broadcast Sport: Warner Bros. Discovery secures live rights to premier equestrian events

Story from Broadcast Sport:

Warner Bros. Discovery has renewed its partnership with the Global Champions and secured the rights to show live premier equestrian events including the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL team series.

Broadband TV News: Sport1 sells Match IQ to Onside Sports

Story from Broadband TV News:

German broadcaster Sport1 Medien has sold its majority stake in Match IQ to Onside Sports, marking another step in its strategic realignment.

Variety: Netflix and BBC’s Brutal Media to Adapt Acclaimed Spanish Novel ‘El Mapa de los Anhelos’ as Miniseries

Story from Variety:

Netflix has announced its upcoming adaptation of “El mapa de los anhelos,” the acclaimed novel by Spanish author Alice Kellen, originally published by Editorial Planeta.

Advanced Television: France to bail out Eutelsat?

Story from Advanced Television:

The French state is considering a major strategic investment in Eutelsat. A report from French newspaper Le Monde – wholly unconfirmed – suggests that Eutelsat needs to find around €4 billion of extra funding to maintain its OneWeb fleet of 650 satellite, now seen as the only viable alternate to Elon Musk’s Starlink, as well as pay for its commitment to the IRIS² super-secure mega-constellation.

Advanced Television; Spain: 36.9m using streaming platforms

Story from Advanced Television:

Streaming platforms are continuing to gain momentum in Spain, with 36.9 million Spaniards adults (aged 18 and above), having access to them in March 2025, according to the latest report from Barlovento Comunicacion.

Variety: Australia’s Video Market to Hit $12.3 Billion by 2030, YouTube, Netflix Dominate, Media Partners Asia Study Finds

Story from Variety:

In a new analysis of Australia’s evolving entertainment landscape, research firm Media Partners Asia (MPA) projects the country’s video industry will reach $12.3 billion in total revenue by 2030.

Advanced Television; France: Netflix key contributor to film production

Story from Advanced Television:

French cinema production broke records in 2024, reaching a total of 309 movies funded by public body CNC, representing a total investment of €1.44 billion, and the platforms have kept growing in the movie industry.

Variety; Warner Bros. Discovery Bets Big on Homegrown Heroes for Indian Kids Market: ‘We’re Looking for Stories That Resonate Across South Asia’

Story from Variety:

Move over Bollywood, India’s animated heroes are taking center stage.

Advanced Television: DISH Network files antipiracy lawsuit

Story from Advanced Television:

Anti-piracy coalition the International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has confirmed that member company DISH Network has filed a complaint in the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas against the operators of the illegal streaming service known as Lemo TV and Kemo IPTV.

Advanced Television: A+E Networks LatAm, Intelsat distribution deal

Story from Advanced Television:

Integrated satellite and terrestrial networks operator Intelsat has been selected by A+E Networks Latin America to distribute entertainment to viewers across the region.

Advanced Television; Canada: CosmoBlue Media acquires Cineplex Store

Story from Advanced Television:

CosmoBlue Media, a specialist in digital distribution and entertainment, has completed its acquisition of movie streaming platform Cineplex Store from Cineplex Entertainment, as it expands into the Canadian market.

Advanced Television: MotoGP extends Sportian partnership

Story from Advanced Television:

MotoGP has extended its long-term partnership with Sportian, the sports division of Globant. As the collective fightback against sports piracy continues, the partnership has achieved breakthrough results in removing illegal content.

Broadband TV News: Discovery+ joins OSN+ streaming platform

Story from Broadband TV News:

Discovery+ has been made available on the OSN+ streaming platform in the Middle East.

Broadband TV News: beIN Media Group extends Davis Cup and BJK Cup until 2026

Story from Broadband TV News:

beIN Media Group has renewed its exclusive agreement with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup (BJK Cup) properties across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), France, and Australia for multiple seasons.

Broadband TV News: TVN24 expands news portal

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TVN is to expand its TVN24 news portal with exclusive programmes and in-depth content.

Hollywood Reporter: Round One of ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Legal Battle Over AI Images Goes to Warner Bros. and Elon Musk

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A federal judge has narrowed the scope of a lawsuit from a production company for Blade Runner 2049 accusing Tesla of feeding images from the movie into an artificial intelligence image generator to create unlicensed promotional materials and Warner Bros. Discovery of facilitating the partnership.

Hollywood Reporter: Market Chaos Fuels Viewing Spike for Cable Business Channels

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The Trump administration’s push for a huge increase in tariffs on imports last week sent financial markets into a tailspin — and a host of new viewers to the cable channels who cover those markets.

Broadband TV News: Prime Video launches Apple TV+ as an add-on subscription in Japan and the Netherlands

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Apple TV+ is now available via Prime Video in Japan and the Netherlands as an add-on subscription.

Broadband TV News: Rakuten TV adds 50 FAST Channels to TCL smart TVs

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Streaming platform Rakuten TV is partnering with TCL to bring more than 50 FAST Channels across multiple genres to TCL Channel, the manufacturer’s free streaming service, available on millions of TCL smart TVs across Europe.

Advanced Television: Viaplay proposes re-election of Board of Directors

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Ahead of Viaplay Group’s Annual General Meeting on May 13th, the Viaplay Group Nomination Committee has proposed the re-election of Andrea Gisle Joosen, Erik Forsberg, Katarina Bonde, Maxime Saada, Jacques du Puy, Anna Bäck, Didier Stoessel, and Annica Witschard as members of the Board of Directors, and the re-election of Simon Duffy as Chair of the Board of Directors.

Advanced Television: Amazon upgrades video AI

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Amazon has upgraded its AI Nova Reel with the ability to generate videos up to two minutes in length.

Hollywood Reporter: MSNBC Taps Crooked Media and NBC News Veteran Madeleine Haeringer to Lead Digital Efforts

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When MSNBC splits from NBC News later this year as part of Comcast’s “SpinCo” pivot, it will lean in hard to digital as a growth engine.

Hollywood Reporter: Netflix Taps Clete Willems to Lead Public Policy

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Netflix has found its new head of public policy, turning to a veteran partner at the powerful law firm Akin Gump to oversee the streaming giant’s policy strategy and manage its policy teams around the world.

Deadline: Daniel Battsek, Ex-Film4 Chairman And Head Of Miramax, Named President Of Film At Lincoln Center

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Daniel Battsek, the veteran producer and executive known for high-level stints at Film4, Miramax, Disney and National Geographic, has been named President of Film at Lincoln Center.

Variety: Mike Sneesby Appointed CEO of Top Middle East Broadcaster MBC Group as Sam Barnett Heads to European Media Group CME

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Veteran TV executive Sam Barnett is stepping down as CEO of top Middle East broadcaster and streamer MBC Group and Mike Sneesby, former CEO of Australia’s Nine Entertainment, has been appointed his successor.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Deadline: Donald Trump And Paramount Reportedly Pick Mediator In ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit; CBS Challenges POTUS For Proof Of $20 Billion Damages

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Donald Trump and Paramount Global have reportedly picked a mediator to try to settle the president’s $20 billion lawsuit against CBS over the way that 60 Minutes edited an October interview with his 2024 rival Kamala Harris.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Deadline: Under Terms Of Paramount-Skydance Merger Agreement, 90-Day Extension Automatically Kicks In With FCC Review Still In Low Gear

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Paramount Global and Skydance Media will automatically begin a 90-day extension Tuesday under the terms of the merger agreement they reached last summer.

Hollywood Reporter: ‘Minecraft’ Is a Massive Hit, Giving Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy an Extra Life

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

As markets continued their downward skid Monday thanks to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, there was one stock bucking the trend: that of Warner Bros. film heads Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy.

Hollywood Reporter: Fremantle Launches Non-Fiction Sports Division

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Indie production powerhouse Fremantle is pushing hard into sports content with the launch of a new division, Fremantle Sports, to focus on non-scripted and factual documentaries, as well as digital formats, in the wide world of sporting competition.

Broadband TV News: Tennis Channel launches on waipu tv

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German TV streaming service waipu.tv has added the Tennis Channel to its line-up, providing viewers with live matches, original programming, and in-depth coverage of the sport.

Hollywood Reporter: SpinCo Names Senior Communication Execs at MSNBC, CNBC

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SpinCo made a number of communications hires ahead of Comcast’s spinoff of its cable TV channels.

Deadline: Comcast Names Former Apple, Expedia Executive To New Role Of Chief Growth Officer For U.S. Residential Businesses

Story from Deadline:

Media giant Comcast has named Jon Gieselman, formerly of Apple, Expedia and DirecTV, to the new position of chief growth officer for the residential domestic businesses of its Connectivity & Platforms segment.

Deadline: Sony Pictures Entertainment Names Warner Bros Veteran Jay Levine To Top Strategy And Operations Post

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Sony Pictures Entertainment has appointed Jay Levine as EVP, Chief Strategy Officer and Business Operations.

Deadline: Pam Levine Joining Netflix As VP U.S. & Canada Marketing & Publicity

Story from Deadline:

Pam Levine, who recently exited Disney Branded Television and National Geographic as Head of Marketing, is going to Netflix as VP, UCAN Marketing & Publicity.

Advanced Television: Viaplay extends ad partnership with BBC Nordic

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BBC Studios and Viaplay Group have announced the launch of advertising in Sweden for BBC Studios’ multi-genre linear channel, BBC Nordic.

Advanced Television: Germany paying for Eutelsat’s Ukraine coverage

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Germany is paying for extra satellite coverage over Ukraine by securing capacity on Eutelsat.

Advanced Television; Poland: SkyShowtime, Polsat Plus partnership

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SkyShowtime and Polsat Plus Group have announced a partnership, bringing SkyShowtime’s collection of Hollywood blockbusters, exclusive series, and local originals to new and existing Plus and Polsat Box customers, as well as Polsat Box Go users.

Advanced Television; Spain: MasMovil, Yoigo launch TV service

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MasOrange subsidiaries MasMovil and Yoigo have launched a new TV service with over 90 TV channels and over 50,000 on-demand TV episodes for €6 a month.

Advanced Television: FCC looking at “foreign” spectrum

Story from Advanced Television:

In an April 4th public note the FCC’s recently appointed chair Brendan Carr listed a number of tasks on his desk for action, not least the FCC’s current ‘foreign ownership rules’.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - MarketBeat: Paramount Global Shares Sold by Annandale Capital LLC

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Annandale Capital LLC decreased its stake in Paramount Global by 73.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Deadline: Paramount’s Brian Robbins Touts Slate Amid “All The Noise Going On At Our Parent Company”

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Paramount co-CEO and head of Paramount Pictures, Brian Robbins, acknowledged to a big CinemaCon crowd that it may be an odd time for the company right now, but Par’s slate remains terrific.

Broadband TV News: Maria Kyriacou nominated for ProSiebenSat.1 Supervisory Board Chair

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German media company ProSiebenSat.1 has announced the nomination of Maria Kyriacou for election to its Supervisory Board at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 28 May 2025.

Broadband TV News: Samsung now supporting Netflix in HDR10+

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Samsung Electronics has announced its smart TVs and monitors will now support Netflix shows and movies in HDR10+.

Broadband TV News: MTN Group, Synamedia partner on Pan-African streaming platform

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Africa’s leading mobile network operator, MTN Group, has entered a strategic partnership with Synamedia to develop a new streaming platform tailored for mobile and fixed broadband subscribers across Africa.

Broadband TV News: Digita to end pay DTT broadcasts in Finland

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Digita is bringing to an end its nationwide pay-TV service on DTT as of 31 May 2025.

Broadband TV News: TV4 sanctioned for sponsorship messages in Idol

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Sweden’s media regulator has sanctioned commercial broadcaster TV4 after an episode of the talent show Idol featured promotional supplements and advertising-focused presentations.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Bloomberg Law; This Week in Chancery Court: Paramount, Skydance Merger Records

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The Delaware Chancery Court will rule this week on a demand for Paramount Global‘s internal files about its merger with Skydance Media.

Deadline: Lionsgate Promotes Rahwa Ghebre-Ab To EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer

Story from Deadline:

Rahwa Ghebre-Ab has been promoted to EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer of Lionsgate effective May 1.

Broadcast: Trump tariffs wipe out $16bn from Warner Bros Discovery, Fox, Disney and Roku

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Warner Bros Discovery, Roku, Fox Corp and Disney have seen more than $16bn (£12.3bn) wiped off their valuations in the wake of US president Donald Trump’s international trade tariffs.

Broadband TV News: Max rolls out Basic with Ads plan in Southern European markets

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Max has announced plans to extend its Basic with Ads plan in Spain, Portugal, and Andorra.

Deadline: Prime Video’s Kelly Day Lands Expanded International Role After Jennifer Salke Exit

Story from Deadline:

Kelly Day has landed an expanded international role at Prime Video following the exit of Jennifer Salke last week.

Advanced Television: UHD Alliance, Ultra HD Forum in merger discussions

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The UHD Alliance (UHDA) and the Ultra HD Forum have confirmed discussions regarding a potential merger.

Advanced Television: RunGP to stream for free on DAZN

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DAZN, the sports streaming platform, is partnering with the Global Running League (‘GRL’) to broadcast all RunGP events this year live and for free to fans worldwide.

Broadcast Sport: Grand National and Dubai World Cup races to air in 170 countries

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Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has revealed the different broadcast packages available for the two iconic race meetings – the Randox Grand National and the Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates Airline – that are both taking place this Saturday (5 April).

Broadband TV News: Washington shuts down RFE broadcast despite court order

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The US government has ordered the shutdown of a satellite feed broadcasting the Russian language feed of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty into Russia.

Broadband TV News: UHD Spain welcomes approval of new DTT plan

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UHD Spain has given its backing to the new National Technical Plan for Digital Terrestrial Television.

Broadband TV News: Viasat expands True Crime footprint with United Group

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Viasat True Crime is to launch on all platforms run by United Group, making the channel available in Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Greece.

Deadline: Fremantle Profits Up Nearly 25% But Lofty $3.3B Turnover Target Pushed Back Indefinitely

Story from Deadline:

Fremantle profits were up by nearly a quarter last year but the much-vaunted €3B ($3.3B) turnover target appears to have been pushed back indefinitely.

Broadband TV News: First phase of Finnish HD transition underway

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The long-awaited transition of Finand’s broadcast television to high definition has begun with the transfer of YLE’s channels to the HD format in DVB-T2.

Advanced Television: EuroLeague Women inaugural Final Six on DAZN

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EuroLeague Women has expanded its partnership with DAZN to include the inaugural edition of the Final Six, set to take place in Zaragoza, Spain from April 9th to 13th.

Broadcast: Studio TF1’s CAPA names deputy editorial director

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Studio TF1-owned producer CAPA has appointed Alexandra Jousset as its deputy editorial director.

Broadcast: RTÉ on hunt for senior scripted commissioners

Story from Broadcast:

RTÉ is on the hunt for a head of drama and a dedicated comedy commissioner to spearhead streaming growth.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Deadline: As Paramount Takes The CinemaCon Stage, Skydance Waits To Make Its Entrance

Story from Deadline:

Optimism bloomed in the media business after Donald Trump was elected last November.

Deadline: Rebranded Studio TF1 Unveils Restructured Distribution Team Headed By Rodolphe Buet

Story from Deadline:

Paris-based, pan-European media group Studio TF1, which was rebranded in January from Newen Studios, has outlined details of its new restructured distribution team which took effect on April 1.

Hollywood Reporter: The Incredible Shrinking Studio Chief

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While it seems unlikely that any corner of the entertainment industry will be spared from being skewered during the 10-episode run of Apple TV+’s new satirical comedy series The Studio, the primary vehicle by which its creators interrogate the current malaise afflicting Hollywood is through the eyes of a modern-day studio executive.

Hollywood Reporter: Trump Tariffs Timing Couldn’t Be Worse for Hollywood

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President Trump on Wednesday afternoon declared what he called “Liberation Day”: Announcing wide-ranging tariffs that he argued will rebalance the global trade order, and in his words make America rich.

Variety: Grant Hill Expands College Basketball Duties in New Deal With Warner Bros. Discovery

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Grant Hill will have even more to say about college basketball in the not-too-distant future.

Broadband TV News: Netflix expands dubbing and subtitling availability

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Netflix is making it possible for subscribers to access a full list of available content when watching the platform on TV.

Broadband TV News: Simply TV acquires Red Bee content discovery business

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Video metadata provider Simply TV has acquired Red Bee Media’s content discovery business.

Broadband TV News: Allente adds Chief Commercial Officer; appoints Chief B2B Officer

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Nordic TV and streaming company Allente has hired Norwegian Tor Jacobsen for the role of Chief Commercial Officer.

Broadcast Sport: International Federation of Sport Climbing events to air on Warner Bros Discovery

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Warner Bros Discovery Sports Europe has agreed a four-year deal to continue as the home of sports climbing in Europe.

Deadline: How Donald Trump’s Trade Tariffs Will Hit The International Film & TV Biz

Story from Deadline:

The world is reeling from Donald Trump’s grand tariff announcement, which was positioned by the U.S. President as “liberation day.”

Hollywood Reporter; Survival of the Biggest: Europe’s TV Shake-Up Is “Inevitable”

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Two major TV deals this past week — ITV Studios’ acquisition of a majority stake in The Gentlemen producer Moonage Pictures and MediaForEurope’s takeover bid for German broadcaster Pro7Sat.1 —highlight a hard truth for Europe’s legacy networks: It’s grow or die.

Broadband TV News: MFE confirms takeover offer for ProSiebenSat.1 at minimum price

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Italian media company MFE-MediaForEurope has confirmed its voluntary public takeover offer for shares in German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1, with an offer price of €5.74 per share.

Broadband TV News: Foxtel to remain standalone business after DAZN takeover

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DAZN has completed its acquisition of Foxtel Group, marking a major milestone in its expansion into the Australian market.

Hollywood Reporter: Disney to Leave Fox Studio Lot, Relocate Teams to Burbank

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Disney is leaving the famed Fox Studio Lot amid plans to centralize production teams in Burbank.

Broadcast: Global TV industry braces for Trump trade war

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The global TV and film industry is bracing itself as US President Trump prepares to widen his trade war this week.

Hollywood Reporter: NHL Signs New 12-Year TV Deal in Canada Worth $7.7B

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

The National Hockey League has renewed its broadcast rights deal for hockey in Canada with Rogers Communications for another 12 years as part of an CAN$11 billion (US$7.7 billion) agreement.

Hollywood Reporter: Dana White and Mark Zuckerberg Strike a Deal to Get Meta in Business With UFC

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UFC is now officially in business with the tech giant Meta Platforms Inc.

Deadline: BBC Studios Scripted Exec Saul Venit Exiting After Two Decades

Story from Deadline:

Saul Venit, one of BBC Studios’ longest-serving senior execs, is exiting after two decades.

Variety: CNBC Strikes Distribution Deals With Apple, Roku for CNBC+

Story from Variety:

The future of CNBC may not entirely take place on CNBC.

Broadband TV News: Digi Communications receives funds for Romania and Portugal

Story from Broadband TV News:

Digi Romania has secured two export credit notes worth a total of €54.76 million as part of plans to expand its network infrastructure in Romania and Portugal.

Broadband TV News: Prime Video launches Apple TV+ as an add-on subscription in India

Story from Broadband TV News:

Prime Video customers in India and select countries in the region can now (2 April) subscribe to Apple TV+ as an add on subscription.

Hollywood Reporter: Embattled Warner Bros. Movie Chiefs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy Sidestep Job Drama at CinemaCon

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

What a difference a year can make.

Hollywood Reporter: News Corp Takes 6 Percent Stake in DAZN as $2.1B Foxtel Deal Closes

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

News Corp has completed the sale of Australian media company Foxtel Group to DAZN Group, the companies said on Wednesday.

Deadline: New York Yankees Boss Randy Levine Thanks Donald Trump, FCC Chief Brendan Carr For Helping YES Network Resolve Carriage Fight With Comcast

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New York Yankees and YES Network chief Randy Levine is thanking President Donald Trump, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and other politicians for helping to resolve a carriage fight with Comcast.

Deadline: NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Ups Javier Pons To Chief Content Officer, Head Of Telemundo Studios

Story from Deadline:

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises has promoted Javier Pons to Chief Content Officer & Head of Telemundo Studios.

Variety: Steve Kornacki Exits MSNBC for NBC News, Sports as Spin-Off Nears

Story from Variety:

NBC gets Steve Kornacki — and his khakis — in the divorce.

Variety; NFL Christmas Games 2025: Prime Video Gets One Game Alongside Netflix’s Holiday Double-Header

Story from Variety:

Merry Christmas to Amazon: The ecommerce giant’s Prime Video will get one Dec. 25 football game for the NFL 2025 season, joining Netflix on the streaming front, which will again have two games on the holiday.

Broadband TV News: Linette Zaulich new Head of B2C at ZDF Studios

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ZDF Studios, the commercial subsidiary of German public broadcaster ZDF, has appointed Linette Zaulich as its new Head of B2C.

Broadband TV News: AgileTV and CANAL+ Germany launch B2B IPTV platform

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TV and video technology solutions provider AgileTV is partnering with CANAL+ Germany to introduce “The Entertainment Hub” in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Advanced Television: Levy joining Warner Bros Discovery Board of Directors

Story from Advanced Television:

Warner Bros Discovery has announced that it intends to add Anton Levy as an independent director to the Warner Bros Discovery’s Board of Directors in connection with the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Advanced Television: DAZN signs global deal with UFL

Story from Advanced Television:

The United Football League (UFL), the professional spring football league, and DAZN, the sports streaming platform, have signed a new global partnership that will see DAZN broadcast every game of the UFL’s 2025 season.

Advanced Television: MultiChoice sheds 3.7m subs

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South African pay-TV operator MultiChoice, the parent company of pay-TV platforms DStv and GOtv, has reportedly suffered a substantial loss of subscribers over the past two years.

Broadband TV News: Broadcaster content remains top choice in Europe and US

Story from Broadband TV News:

A new report has found 59% of connected TV users begin their journey with broadcaster-produced content when they switch on TV. 

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Hollywood Reporter: How Hollywood Stocks Fared During the First Quarter of 2025 Amid Trump, Recession Fears

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

It’s been a mixed opening to 2025 for Hollywood stocks, but many outperformed a sharper decline in the broader stock market.

Broadband TV News: European broadcasters unite on broadcast piracy

Story from Broadband TV News:

The EBU has called on WIPO Member States to recommend the WIPO General Assembly to convene a Diplomatic Conference for the adoption of the WIPO Broadcasting Organizations Treaty.

Broadband TV News: eir TV customers to receive full Amazon Prime at no extra cost

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All TV customers on the eir TV platform are being upgraded to full Amazon Prime membership at no extra cost.

Deadline; Warner Bros’ Jeff Goldstein Sounds Alarm On Economics Of Making Movies: “We Have To Figure Out How We Can Right The Ship”

Story from Deadline:

The major story in Hollywood, says Jeff Goldstein, president of Global Distribution for Warner Bros. Pictures, is how expensive it’s getting to make movies and to market them to a fragmented audience even as technology sends first reactions to a film around the world in a “nanosecond.”