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May 28, 2023

Global audience demand for streaming Asian movies, series grows with hits like 'Squid Game'
Viewership for Asian TV content is growing on streaming services in the U.S., following popular hits like "Squid Game" and "Everything Everywhere All At Once."

CNBC Media News
May 25, 2023

DirecTV reaches deal to provide NFL 'Sunday Ticket' to bars and restaurants
DirecTV gave up NFL Sunday Ticket residential rights for next season, but it will continue to be the commercial provider for the package.

CNBC Media News
May 25, 2023

DirecTV reaches deal to provide NFL 'Sunday Ticket' to bars and restaurants, sources say
DirecTV gave up NFL Sunday Ticket residential rights for next season, but it will continue to be the commercial provider for the package.

CNBC Media News
May 23, 2023

Netflix password-sharing crackdown rolls out in the U.S.
After months of anticipation, Netflix began its password-sharing crackdown in the United States.

CNBC Media News
May 23, 2023

Netflix password sharing crackdown rolls out in the U.S.
After months of anticipation, Netflix began its password sharing crackdown in the United States.

CNBC Media News
May 22, 2023

Paramount streaming service to merge with Showtime on June 27
Paramount's combined Paramount and Showtime streaming service will launch on June 27.

CNBC Media News
May 20, 2023

Desperate for streaming profits, media giants look to a soft ad market for help
Media companies made their pitches to advertisers in the past week, going all-in on ad-supported streaming.

CNBC Media News
May 18, 2023

Netflix stock jumps 9% as it boasts ad-tier growth
Netflix said it had five million monthly active users for its ad-supported option and 25% of its new subscribers were signing up for the newest tier.

CNBC Media News
May 18, 2023

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO Zaslav backs CNN chief Licht amid anger over Trump town hall
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav emphasized CNN must "show both sides" while veteran CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour attacks the concept.

CNBC Media News
May 18, 2023

Netflix stock jumps 10% as it boasts ad-tier growth
Netflix said it had 5 million monthly active users for its ad-supported option and that 25% of its new subscribers were signing up for the newest tier.

CNBC Media News
May 16, 2023

Elon Musk: 'I'll say what I want, and if the consequence of that is losing money, so be it'
Elon Musk said he doesn't care if his inflammatory tweets scare advertisers away from Twitter.

CNBC Media News
May 16, 2023

The combined WWE and UFC will be called TKO Group
UFC owner Endeavor and WWE aim to create a sports entertainment giant valued at more than $20 billion.

CNBC Media News
May 16, 2023

Disney asks court to dismiss DeSantis board's lawsuit in fight over special tax district
Disney asked a Florida court to dismiss a lawsuit by the board of supervisors that was handpicked by Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee Disney World's operations.

CNBC Media News
May 16, 2023

CNN's CEO stands by Trump town hall but acknowledges production weaknesses, sources say
CNN CEO Chris Licht internally acknowledged some weaknesses with how the network showcased Donald Trump's town hall.

CNBC Media News
May 16, 2023

Comcast will likely sell Hulu stake to Disney at the beginning of 2024, CEO Roberts says
Disney already owns a two-thirds stake in Hulu and has operational control over the streaming service.

CNBC Media News
May 15, 2023

U.S. Virgin Islands issued subpoena to Elon Musk in Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit
Elon Musk is the latest big name issued a subpoena by the U.S. Virgin Islands for its lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase over sex trafficking by Jeffrey Epstein.

CNBC Media News
May 15, 2023

U.S. Virgin Islands issued subpoena to Elon Musk in Jeffrey Epstein case
US journalist Chloe Kim reacts to some of the song contest's most memorable performances.

CNBC Media News
May 15, 2023

Here's what media giants face as they try to charm advertisers this week
Media companies will put on their annual Upfront shows this week, which come as the industry faces challenges including a soft ad market.

CNBC Media News
May 15, 2023

Vice Media files for bankruptcy to enable sale to lenders including Soros and Fortress
Once a digital media darling, Vice Media Group on Monday filed for bankruptcy protection after years of financial troubles.

CNBC Media News
May 14, 2023

Fanatics to buy PointsBet's U.S. assets for about $150 million
Fanatics agrees to acquires sports betting company PointsBet's U.S. assets for $150 million.

CNBC Media News
May 14, 2023

Fanatics to buy PointsBet's U.S. assets for about $150 million, sources say
Fanatics agrees to acquires sports betting company PointsBet's U.S. assets for $150 million, sources said.

CNBC Media News
May 12, 2023

Dan Snyder agrees to sell NFL's Washington Commanders to Sixers owner Josh Harris
Dan Snyder has agreed to sell the Washington Commanders to a consortium led by Sixers owner and private-equity investor Josh Harris.

CNBC Media News
May 12, 2023

Elon Musk hires ex-NBCUniversal ad chief Linda Yaccarino to be Twitter's CEO
Twitter has suffered a rapid decline in advertising revenue since Elon Musk took over the social media platform last year.

CNBC Media News
May 12, 2023

NBCUniversal ad chief Linda Yaccarino resigns as sources say she's in talks to be Twitter CEO
The announcement comes after Elon Musk said he had hired a new CEO for Twitter.

CNBC Media News
May 11, 2023

Sony's faith-based streaming service merges with Hallmark rival Great American Media
Sony's faith-based streaming service Pure Flix is merging with Great American Media, the owner of rival networks to the Hallmark Channel.

CNBC Media News
May 11, 2023

Disney shares sink nearly 9% after the company reports streaming subscriber losses
The company, which posted profit and revenue for the period that were in line with Wall Street estimates, reported a loss of four million Disney subscribers.

CNBC Media News
May 11, 2023

Disney shares sink after the company reports streaming subscriber losses
The company, which posted profit and revenue for the period that were in line with Wall Street estimates, reported a loss of 4 million Disney subscribers.

CNBC Media News
May 11, 2023

CNN town hall shows the network still doesn't know how to handle Donald Trump
CNN's choice to add a cheering crowd to Donald Trump's town hall made the event feel more like a rally than a hard-hitting journalistic enterprise.

CNBC Media News
May 10, 2023

The streaming wars are over, and it's time for media to figure out what's next
Disney's loss of 4 million subscribers during the first three months of the year cements the end of the streaming wars.

CNBC Media News
May 10, 2023

Iger hammers Florida 'retaliation' on Disney's earnings call
Disney isn't the only business in Florida that operates within a special district, CEO Bob Iger said.

CNBC Media News
May 10, 2023

Hulu content will be added to Disney to create a 'one app experience,' Iger says
Standalone options for all of Disney's streaming platforms, including ESPN , will remain, CEO Bob Iger said on an earnings call.

CNBC Media News
May 10, 2023

Judge halts Suns' bid to exit bankrupt Diamond Sports network
A bankruptcy judge halted the Phoenix Suns push to exit bankrupt Diamond Sports' network in favor of a broadcast TV and streaming partner.

CNBC Media News
May 10, 2023

Disney to add Hulu content to Disney app, raise price for ad-free service
Two BBC journalists have spent the last few years building a mobile broadcast studio and office on two wheels.

CNBC Media News
May 09, 2023

Tucker Carlson to host show on Twitter after being fired from Fox News
Tucker Carlson said he will relaunch a version of his show on Twitter, weeks after being fired from Fox News

CNBC Media News
May 09, 2023

Fox posts quarterly loss on Dominion settlement despite boost from Super Bowl, Tubi
Fox reported a $50 million net loss for the quarter due to costs related to its settlement with Dominion Voting.

CNBC Media News
May 09, 2023

Why ChatGPT developer OpenAI is the No. 1 company on the 2023 CNBC Disruptor 50 list
ChatGPT maker OpenAI is the No. 1 CNBC 2023 Disruptor 50 company as the Microsoft-backed AI startup leads the biggest tech breakthrough since the iPhone.

CNBC Media News
May 07, 2023

With 'The Ferryman,' Justin Cronin explores a brave new dystopian world
Bestselling novelist Justin Cronin talks to CNBC about the economy, climate catastrophe and the billionaire space race.

CNBC Media News
May 06, 2023

WWE fans are worried about the UFC merger, but they love the drama, too
WWE and UFC are set to merge later this year to create a company worth more than $21 billion.

CNBC Media News
May 06, 2023

Hardcore wrestling fans are torn over the WWE-UFC merger - but they love the drama
WWE and UFC are set to merge later this year to create a company worth more than $21 billion.

CNBC Media News
May 05, 2023

Trump town hall will test CNN CEO Chris Licht's disinformation rule
CNN CEO Chris Licht has vowed to be intolerant of disinformation, setting up a big test for the network as it prepares for Donald Trump's May 10 town hall.

CNBC Media News
May 05, 2023

Warner Bros. Discovery shares bounce back after U.S. streaming business turns a profit
Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming business turned profit for the first time ever, even as the company posted a large overall loss.

CNBC Media News
May 05, 2023

Warner Bros. Discovery reports big overall loss even as U.S. streaming turns a profit
Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming business turns profit for the first time ever

CNBC Media News
May 05, 2023

Warner Bros. Discovery reports big overall loss even as streaming turns a profit
Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming business turns profit for the first time ever

CNBC Media News
May 04, 2023

Paramount Global shares fall over 28% after weak earnings report, dividend cut
Paramount Global shares plummet as company cuts dividend and earnings miss estimates.

CNBC Media News
May 04, 2023

Paramount Global shares fall over 25% after weak earnings report, dividend cut
Paramount Global shares plummet as company cuts dividend and earnings miss estimates.

CNBC Media News
May 04, 2023

Paramount Global shares fall 25% after weak earnings report, dividend cut
Paramount Global shares plummet as company cuts dividend and earnings miss estimates.

CNBC Media News
Apr 30, 2023

It might be Jonah Peretti's last chance to turn BuzzFeed around
BuzzFeed's stock has fallen below $1 per share and faces the prospect of delisting unless the stock recovers.

CNBC Media News
Apr 28, 2023

Phoenix Suns and Mercury to move games from cable to local network and streaming
Games for the NBA's Phoenix Suns and the WNBA's Mercury will be aired on local TV stations and their own streaming app.

CNBC Media News
Apr 27, 2023

Comcast beats estimates despite slowing broadband growth, higher Peacock losses
Comcast topped analyst expectations, despite a tough comparison to last year, when NBC aired both the Super Bowl and Beijing Olympics during the first quarter.

CNBC Media News
Apr 26, 2023

Tucker Carlson breaks his silence without addressing why Fox News fired him
Tucker Carlson broke his silence in a video on Twitter two days after he was fired from his primetime post on Fox News.

CNBC Media News
Apr 26, 2023

Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleges political effort to hurt its business
The lawsuit escalates the feud between DeSantis, expected to be a top Republican contender for president in 2024, and Disney.

CNBC Media News
Apr 24, 2023

NBCUniversal faces a set of company-defining decisions as CEO Jeff Shell departs
NBCUniversal must make decisions on Hulu, sports rights and a potential merger with Warner Bros. Discovery without CEO Jeff Shell.

CNBC Media News
Apr 24, 2023

CNN fires anchor Don Lemon in the wake of sexist comments, reported mistreatment of colleagues
CNN anchor Don Lemon said his agent informed about his termination Monday morning.

CNBC Media News
Apr 24, 2023

Tucker Carlson leaves Fox News in wake of Dominion defamation settlement
Fox News and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways, the network said.

CNBC Media News
Apr 24, 2023

CNN anchor Don Lemon is leaving the network
CNN anchor Don Lemon said his agent informed about his termination Monday morning.

CNBC Media News
Apr 24, 2023

Disney begins second, larger round of layoffs, bringing total to 4,000 jobs cut
Disney plans to reduce its workforce by 7,000 jobs as part of a larger reorganization that will see the company cut $5.5 billion in costs.

CNBC Media News
Apr 23, 2023

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell is out after admitting inappropriate relationship
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell left immediately after admitting an inappropriate relationship with a woman at the company.

CNBC Media News
Apr 23, 2023

How HBO and Netflix have evolved away from each other in the past decade
In 2013, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said his goal was to become HBO faster than HBO could become Netflix. A decade later, neither has happened.

CNBC Media News
Apr 20, 2023

AT&T shares sink after company posts softer than expected revenue, cash flow
AT&T's earnings and wireless adds were roughly in line with Wall Street's estimates.

CNBC Media News
Apr 20, 2023

AT&T shares fall 10% after company posts softer than expected revenue, cash flow
AT&T's earnings and wireless adds were roughly in line with Wall Street's estimates.

CNBC Media News
Apr 20, 2023

BuzzFeed will lay off 15% of staff, shutter its news unit
BuzzFeed will lay off 15% of staff and will shut down its news unit, BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti wrote in an email to staff Thursday.

CNBC Media News
Apr 20, 2023

Paramount fires back at Warner Bros. Discovery in 'South Park' streaming lawsuit
Paramount hit Warner Bros. Discovery with a counterclaim in the legal fight over South Park's streaming rights

CNBC Media News
Apr 19, 2023

Fox faces similar defamation case from Smartmatic after Dominion settlement
Smartmatic wants to compel Fox to "reproduce all relevant documents and depositions from the Dominion actions."

CNBC Media News
Apr 19, 2023

ESPN to begin layoffs early next week as part of Disney cost cuts, sources say
ESPN will lay off both on-air talent and management as part of Disney's cost cutting efforts, sources say.

CNBC Media News
Apr 19, 2023

Defamation suit settlement will hold Fox accountable for election claims, Dominion negotiator says
Hootan Yaghoobzadeh, the co-founder of Staple Street Capital and negotiator on the settlement deal with Fox, said his team feels "good" about the agreement.

CNBC Media News
Apr 18, 2023

Netflix blames technical bug for live 'Love Is Blind' reunion snafu
Netflix said a technical bug introduced to improve live broadcasting led to the company's troubles airing the "Love Is Blind" reunion Sunday night.

CNBC Media News
Apr 18, 2023

Netflix may shrug at writers' strike after slashing content spending in first quarter
Netflix cut its spending on content by more than $1 billion during the first quarter.

CNBC Media News
Apr 18, 2023

Fox to pay Dominion Voting Systems $787.5 million to settle election defamation lawsuit
The settlement between Fox Corp. and Dominion Voting Systems came as opening arguments in a Delaware court were delayed for hours amid speculation about talks.

CNBC Media News
Apr 18, 2023

Netflix delays password-sharing crackdown rollout, posts mixed results
Netflix reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.

CNBC Media News
Apr 18, 2023

Fox News and Dominion defamation trial delayed ahead of opening arguments
Dominion accused Fox of "intentionally and falsely" blaming it for former Donald Trump's loss to Joe Biden.

CNBC Media News
Apr 18, 2023

Fox News and Dominion set to begin opening arguments in defamation suit
Dominion has accused Fox of "intentionally and falsely" blaming it for former Donald Trump's loss to Joe Biden.

CNBC Media News
Apr 18, 2023

Netflix reports earnings after the bell — here's what to expect
Netflix reports first-quarter earnings after the bell on Tuesday, as investors await updates about its new ad-supported tier and password-sharing crackdown.

CNBC Media News
Apr 18, 2023

Fox News-Dominion defamation trial moves to opening arguments
Dominion has accused Fox of "intentionally and falsely" blaming it for former Donald Trump's loss to Joe Biden.

CNBC Media News
Apr 18, 2023

Fox News and Dominion trial kicks off with opening statements in defamation suit
Dominion has accused Fox of "intentionally and falsely" blaming it for former President Donald Trump's loss to President Joe Biden.

CNBC Media News
Apr 17, 2023

Fox-Dominion defamation trial to start Tuesday after delay, judge says
Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News will head to trial after being delayed by one day, a judge said.

CNBC Media News
Apr 16, 2023

Fox-Dominion defamation trial delayed on the eve of opening statements
Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News has been delayed on the eve of its scheduled start date, the court said.

CNBC Media News
Apr 16, 2023

Dominion defamation lawsuit against Fox News delayed
Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News has been delayed on the eve of its scheduled start date, the court said.

CNBC Media News
Apr 15, 2023

In renaming 'HBO Max,' Warner Bros. Discovery hedges its bets in streaming
Warner Bros. Discovery's choice to remove HBO from its flagship streaming service is rational, but it also highlights industry tensions.

CNBC Media News
Apr 13, 2023

What Dominion's lawsuit could mean for Fox and its cable TV networks
Dominion Voting System's defamation lawsuit against Fox Corp. and its cable TV networks will go to trial on Monday.

CNBC Media News
Apr 12, 2023

Warner Bros. Discovery unveils new flagship streaming service, 'Max'
Max will launch on May 23 and combine scripted dramas like HBO's "Succession," "White Lotus" and "House of the Dragon" with Discovery's unscripted staples

CNBC Media News
Apr 11, 2023

Here's what NFL 'Sunday Ticket' will cost through YouTube TV
YouTube TV became the owner of "Sunday Ticket" in December, paying roughly $2 billion for the rights, and taking over DirecTV's longtime contract.

CNBC Media News
Apr 05, 2023

Judge says he can compel Fox's Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch to testify live in Dominion trial
Dominion Voting Systems is urging a Delaware judge to compel Fox execs Rupert Murdoch and Lachlan Murdoch to testify live in court.

CNBC Media News
Apr 05, 2023

Judge says he can compel Murdochs to testify live in trial for Fox, Dominion defamation lawsuit
Dominion Voting Systems is urging a Delaware judge to compel Fox execs Rupert Murdoch and Lachlan Murdoch to testify live in court.

CNBC Media News
Apr 05, 2023

Dominion urges judge to compel Murdochs to testify live in Fox trial
Dominion Voting Systems is urging a Delaware judge to compel Fox execs Rupert Murdoch and Lachlan Murdoch to testify live in court.

CNBC Media News
Apr 05, 2023

Blockbuster pushed HBO to start investing in original content, cable giant's ex-chief says
Blockbuster's emergence in the late 1980s fueled HBO to bet on original content, according to former HBO and Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes.

CNBC Media News
Apr 03, 2023

UFC merger beefs up WWE's leverage in media rights negotiations
WWE and Endeavor's UFC agreed to merge this year, giving both sports entertainment properties more leverage just as key media rights deal negotiations begin.

CNBC Media News
Apr 03, 2023

WWE agrees to merge with UFC to create a new company run by Ari Emanuel and Vince McMahon
WWE, which is controlled by Vince McMahon, has spent months seeking a buyer.

CNBC Media News
Apr 02, 2023

WWE near deal to be sold to UFC parent Endeavor, sources say
WWE, which is controlled by Vince McMahon, has spent the past several months looking for a buyer.

CNBC Media News
Mar 31, 2023

Judge rejects Fox motions, allows Dominion's $1.6 billion defamation suit to go to trial
The defamation lawsuit between Fox and Dominion looks to be moving forward to a trial in April as a Delaware judge rejects all of Fox's motions.

CNBC Media News
Mar 31, 2023

Vince McMahon locks in two-year contract as WWE looks for buyers
WWE Chairman Vince McMahon locked in a two-year employment agreement as the company seeks potential acquisition bids.

CNBC Media News
Mar 30, 2023

Constellation Brands taps food-and-travel streamer Tastemade to help draw new customers
Constellation Brands, which owns a suite of beer, wine and spirits brands, is teaming up with streaming service Tastemade to create a content studio.

CNBC Media News
Mar 30, 2023

Russia detains Wall Street Journal reporter, plans to hold him until late May
Russian authorities claimed WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was conducting espionage. The newspaper vehmently denied the charge.

CNBC Media News
Mar 30, 2023

Want to watch MLB games? Making sense of the confusing TV and streaming landscape
It costs more now than ever to be a local MLB team fan, with games spread across cable-TV packages and streaming services

CNBC Media News
Mar 29, 2023

YES Network launching streaming service to give non-cable viewers access to Yankees games
The YES Network, which carries Yankess games, is the latest regional sports network to launch a direct-to-consumer streaming service.

CNBC Media News
Mar 28, 2023

Dominion wants Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity, other Fox News hosts to testify at trial
Dominion Voting Systems wants Fox News hosts including Tucker Carlson and Maria Bartiromo to appear at April's defamation trial.

CNBC Media News
Mar 27, 2023

Disney layoffs will begin this week, CEO Bob Iger says in memo
Disney CEO Bob Iger notified employees in a memo that job losses will begin this week.

CNBC Media News
Mar 26, 2023

The digital media rollup dream is dead for the moment — now it's all about core brand strength
BuzzFeed, Vice, Vox and Bustle Digital Group are sharpening their focus to enhance core strengths.

CNBC Media News
Mar 23, 2023

TikTok's ad business is growing around live sports as platform faces possible U.S. ban
Brands like State Farm and T-Mobile are putting a bigger emphasis on advertising on TikTok.

CNBC Media News
Mar 22, 2023

Defense for 'Rust' armorer prepares to file motion to dismiss manslaughter case
Original "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed and star Alec Baldwin are charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins.

CNBC Media News
Mar 22, 2023

Fox, Dominion await judge's ruling in $1.6 billion defamation suit
Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems met in court as part of the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit, weeks before the trial is set to begin.

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