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RE: North American TV - Industry News and Discussion - Roger Darthwell - 14-07-2023

(14-07-2023, 07:37 AM)Kunst Wrote:  https://deadline.com/2023/07/disney-bob-iger-linear-tv-espn-strategic-options-streaming-1235436865/ 

This doesn't come entirely unexpected, but nevertheless, big news

We realised it years ago when all the closures started.........

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RE: North American TV - Industry News and Discussion - Allanbuzzy - 15-07-2023

(14-07-2023, 07:37 AM)Kunst Wrote:  https://deadline.com/2023/07/disney-bob-iger-linear-tv-espn-strategic-options-streaming-1235436865/ 

This doesn't come entirely unexpected, but nevertheless, big news

If I have to be honest and truthful, I'm not sure how this is going to help Disney in the long-term. Sure, they'd still have some sort of stake in ESPN if they did sell it, but what about their other cable networks like Freeform or FX?

FX especially, since it's their equivalent to WBD's HBO. Plus it feels very incorporated into both Disney+ and Hulu, so to sell it off wouldn't be such a wise idea. Freeform has always been stuck in this really weird spot, it wants to target the "youthful, millennial" audience, but has an overgrown spot on their back that they can't get rid of until they inevitably give up and pay, that being the 700 Club.

But for stuff like ABC and Nat Geo, would it really be wise to sell it to another company? What would they do that Disney doesn't?

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RE: North American TV - Industry News and Discussion - Brekkie - 17-07-2023

CBS has announced a new strike proof fall schedule with broadcast outings for Yellowstome and Seal Team and an airing of the BBC version of Ghosts, presumably cut for time.

https://deadline.com/2023/07/cbs-fall-schedule-2023-yellowstone-ghosts-seal-team-fbi-true-1235439838/ 

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RE: North American TV - Industry News and Discussion - mouseboy33 - 01-08-2023

Very interesting article about the quickening pace of streaming and FAST Channels. PlutoTv is quickly gaining market share

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/pluto-tv-free-shows-movies-market-streaming-1235253591/ 

This is a very interesting chart. I wonder what this looks like for the UK viewership for streaming versus traditional broadcast

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RE: North American TV - Industry News and Discussion - W. Knight - 08-08-2023

(04-05-2023, 08:36 AM)W. Knight Wrote:  Staying with NBC, their local news streaming network LX is reportedly shutting down by mid-2023:
From https://deadline.com/2023/05/nbcuniversal-to-wind-down-lx-tv-network-1235355586/ 

LX News shut down in July. Their Youtube channel stayed idle since mid-July, while their Twitter account was active until the end of the month.
https://youtu.be/gHLNUhtwrdE 

Their official website (and supposably airspace?) is now home for LX Home, a lifestyle channel, but all the LX News decor are still in place. This is how the new guys introduce themselves:

Quote:NBC LX Home is a lifestyle network that celebrates home, wherever that may be. Featuring unbelievable renovation transformations, top interior design, aspirational property tours, immersive travel, home improvement and more.  With Emmy Award-Winning programming and a built-in loyal fan base, NBC LX Home inspires viewers with daily renovation, design, real estate, and travel content. Here, your Home Matters.

(https://www.lx.com/about-us/ )

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RE: North American TV - Industry News and Discussion - mouseboy33 - 08-08-2023

FOX's Tubi FAST streaming app is quickly growing. Show how fast FAST is growing.

https://twitter.com/CordCuttersNews/status/1689028291951566852 

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RE: North American TV - Industry News and Discussion - Medianext.MX - 17-08-2023

(07-03-2023, 01:01 AM)Medianext.MX Wrote:  Paramount is off-loading a majority stake in the BET networks. Tyler Perry, who already has an exclusive production deal with the cable network, and Allen Media are among those interested.

https://deadline.com/2023/03/paramount-global-exploring-sale-majority-stake-in-bet-tyler-perry-1235280581/ 

It is not happening anymore:

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2023/08/17/paramount-abandons-plans-to-sell-majority-bet-stake/ 

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RE: North American TV - Industry News and Discussion - W. Knight - 15-09-2023

(14-07-2023, 07:37 AM)Kunst Wrote:  https://deadline.com/2023/07/disney-bob-iger-linear-tv-espn-strategic-options-streaming-1235436865/ 

This doesn't come entirely unexpected, but nevertheless, big news

An update on the Mouse: They're looking to offload ABC. Nexstar and Byron Allen, of all people, are the ones interested:
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/local-companies/2023/09/14/irvings-nexstar-media-group-reportedly-in-early-talks-to-buy-abc-from-disney/ 

And Tom Carter, former Nexstar executive, is really enthusiatsic about it.
https://deadline.com/2023/09/disney-abc-local-tv-stations-nexstar-could-acquire-directv-carriage-dispute-1235546028/ 

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RE: North American TV - Industry News and Discussion - Roger Darthwell - 15-09-2023

(15-09-2023, 02:26 AM)W. Knight Wrote:  An update on the Mouse: They're looking to offload ABC. Nexstar and Byron Allen, of all people, are the ones interested:
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/local-companies/2023/09/14/irvings-nexstar-media-group-reportedly-in-early-talks-to-buy-abc-from-disney/ 

And Tom Carter, former Nexstar executive, is really enthusiatsic about it.
https://deadline.com/2023/09/disney-abc-local-tv-stations-nexstar-could-acquire-directv-carriage-dispute-1235546028/ 

According to CNN, the employees of ABC News are freaking out about this sale https://edition.cnn.com/2023/09/14/media/abc-disney-reliable-sources/index.html 

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RE: North American TV - Industry News and Discussion - JAS84 - 15-09-2023

Is that even allowed? Nexstar already owns CW and I thought you couldn't fully control two major US TV stations?

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