[Roger Darthwell]

deadline.com 

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

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

[Allanbuzzy]

deadline.com 

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?

[Brekkie]

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.

deadline.com 

‘Yellowstone’, ‘SEAL Team’ CBS Fall 2023 Schedule – Deadline
CBS has unveiled a revamped fall schedule amid both writers and actors strikes.
  Source: deadline.com

[mouseboy33]

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

www.hollywoodreporter.com 

Pluto TV Gains Market Share Without Original Shows or Movies – The Hollywo…
Paramount’s free, ad-supported service is leveraging CBS’ library and aiming for…
  Source: www.hollywoodreporter.com

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

[W. Knight]

Staying with NBC, their local news streaming network LX is reportedly shutting down by mid-2023:
From deadline.com 

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.
youtu.be 

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:

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.

(www.lx.com )

About Us – LX
NBC LX Home is a lifestyle network that celebrates home, wherever that may be. F…
  Source: www.lx.com

[mouseboy33]

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

twitter.com 

[Medianext.MX]

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.

deadline.com 

It is not happening anymore:

www.broadbandtvnews.com 

Paramount abandons plans to sell majority BET stake
Paramount Global no longer intends to sell a majority stake in BET Media Group, …
  Source: www.broadbandtvnews.com

[W. Knight]

deadline.com 

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:
www.dallasnews.com 

Irving’s Nexstar Media Group reportedly in early talks to buy ABC from Disney
Irving-based Nexstar Media Group has held exploratory talks with Walt Disney Co.…
  Source: www.dallasnews.com

And Tom Carter, former Nexstar executive, is really enthusiatsic about it.
deadline.com 

Disney’s ABC Stations Could Be Acquired By Nexstar With “Little Fric…
Nexstar advisor Tom Carter says the company could buy Disney's local TV sta…
  Source: deadline.com

[Roger Darthwell]

An update on the Mouse: They're looking to offload ABC. Nexstar and Byron Allen, of all people, are the ones interested:
www.dallasnews.com 

And Tom Carter, former Nexstar executive, is really enthusiatsic about it.
deadline.com 

According to CNN, the employees of ABC News are freaking out about this sale edition.cnn.com 

ABC News staffers 'freaking' out over reports Disney is in talks to sell the out…
Alarm bells are going off at ABC News.
  Source: edition.cnn.com

[JAS84]

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