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Apple TV Plus Cancels ‘Time Bandits’ Michael Malone published 18 September 24 Lisa Kudrow plays a thief who rambles through time and space with a child in tow
SCTE TechExpo Converges on Atlanta Event set for Sept. 24-26 will deliver a host of new initiatives under the leadership of new CEO Maria Popo
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ID To Develop Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Docuseries Following Sex-Trafficking Indictment ByR. Thomas Umstead published 18 September 24 Series to focus on Combs’ career rise and fall
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Cover Story: Syndication Enters a New Era With Full Slate of Multiplatform Shows Posted Programs that make it to air these days almost always have more than one financing stream
40 Under 40 New York 2024: Making Their Mark as The Media Transforms Posted Honorees innovate and excel in an ever-changing video industry
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HBO Renews ‘Industry’ For Fourth Season R. Thomas Umstead published 19 September 24 Series’ season three finale set for September 29 
SCTE TechExpo Converges on Atlanta Scott Lehane published 19 September 24 Event set for Sept. 24-26 will deliver a host of new initiatives under the leadership of new CEO Maria Popo 
Surging YouTube Set To Overhaul Its Connected TV App Jack Reid published 18 September 24 Google seeks to deliver a ‘really rich, immersive channel page experience’ 
T-Mobile Tells FCC That $4.4 Billion UScellular Deal Will Deliver FWA to Underserved Rural Areas Jack Reid published 18 September 24 Cellular carrier trying to get government approval of its transaction, which was announced in May 
Spectrum Reach Makes Ad Deal With Amazon to Give Local Business Access to More Streaming Inventory Jon Lafayette published 18 September 24 Agreement includes commercials on Amazon Prime Video, Freevee, Amazon Fire 
Apple TV Plus Cancels ‘Time Bandits’ Michael Malone published 18 September 24 Lisa Kudrow plays a thief who rambles through time and space with a child in tow 
Spectrum Reach Makes Ad Deal With Amazon to Give Local Business Access to More Streaming Inventory Agreement includes commercials on Amazon Prime Video, Freevee, Amazon Fire 
New Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox RSN Gets Carriage on DirecTV ByDaniel Frankel published 18 September 24 DirecTV becomes the first major pay TV company to announce distribution of the new Chicago Sports Network 
ID To Develop Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Docuseries Following Sex-Trafficking Indictment ByR. Thomas Umstead published 18 September 24 Series to focus on Combs’ career rise and fall 
Weekly Cable Ratings: Presidential Debate Coverage Helps Fox News Three-Peat in Primetime ByR. Thomas Umstead published 18 September 24 Trump assassination attempt leads network to win on total day chart 
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Arrested, Indicted on Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Charges ByR. Thomas Umstead published 17 September 24 Hip-hop mogul and former Revolt TV owner charged with heading ‘criminal organization’ engaging in sex crimes, forced labor, obstruction of justice 
John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Joins AXS TV-Spectrum ‘Band Together’ Music Initiative ByJon Lafayette published 17 September 24 Bus slated to make stops in L.A., N.Y. and Indianapolis 
Cover Story: Syndication Enters a New Era With Full Slate of Multiplatform Shows Posted Programs that make it to air these days almost always have more than one financing stream 
40 Under 40 New York 2024: Making Their Mark as The Media Transforms Posted Honorees innovate and excel in an ever-changing video industry 
Women in the Game 2024: Boom Times Bring More Representation to Women in Sports Posted This year’s list of influential women hope 2024’s surge will lead to true industry parity 
Diversity Week Will Bring Industry’s DEI Report Card Posted AIM/PAR study results to be revealed during week of inclusion-related industry gatherings 
Women Fighters Are Packing a Punch on TV Posted Once considered a novelty, ring sports involving female combatants are gaining new acceptance, popularity 
AT&T Inks Fiber Expansion Deal With 4 Open-Access Providers ByJack Reid published 10 September 24 Telco will begin construction on several expansion projects in Texas, Florida and Minnesota 
Comcast Begins to Sunset CableCARD ByDaniel Frankel published 27 August 24 Cable giant will stop providing the video security devices on October 24 
Google TV Streamer Gets Official Price, Release Date ByDaniel Frankel published 6 August 24 Google is getting set to launch a new premium 4K streaming gadget powered by Gemini AI search and recommendation 
DirecTV UX Update for Satellite Customers Is Its First in Five Years … And Perhaps Its Last ByDaniel Frankel published 31 July 24 DirecTV, which hasn’t put a new satellite into orbit since June 2019, rearranges the ol’ deck chairs with a redesigned menu and personalized content carousels for Genie and Gemini devices 
Comcast Technology Solutions Handling Video Management for NBCU’s Olympic Coverage ByJon Lafayette published 24 July 24 AI system will provide metadata tags for video on demand assets 
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul Touches on Increasing TV, Film Production Credits in Paley Center Interview ByMichael Malone published 12 September 24 ‘Whoever owns AI owns the future,’ said gov, and it should not be owned by private companies 
The Lingering ‘Ed Sullivan Effect’ in the Presidential Race (B+C Guest Blog) ByStuart N. Brotman published 6 August 24 Harris-Trump battle highlights generational shifts in media and culture 
Senate Committee Moves To Provide ACP with $7 Billion … but Ted Cruz Stands in the Way ByDaniel Frankel published 1 August 24 Texas Republican says he'll fight the bill to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program on the Senate floor 
DOJ Tells Appeals Court to Reinstate DirecTV’s Antitrust Suit Against Nexstar ByDaniel Frankel last updated 26 July 24 Justice Department amicus brief asks appeals court to correct district court’s definition of ‘price fixing’ 
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