Comcast looks to the future in bid for NBC Universal, but investors have mixed feelingsOctober 2nd, 2009 Comcast looks to future in bid for NBC UniversalPHILADELPHIA — Years ago, Comcast Corp. CEO Brian Roberts was asked at a conference what kept him awake at night.
AP sources confirm Comcast is in talks for a 20 percent to 50 percent stake in NBC UniversalOctober 1st, 2009 AP sources: Comcast exploring stake in NBCPHILADELPHIA — Comcast Corp. might spend billions for a stake in NBC Universal, a deal that would transform the nation's largest cable TV provider into one of the most prominent owners of TV shows, movies and other programming as well.
Canadian media giant Canwest selling its stake in Australian broadcaster to Macquarie CapitalSeptember 24th, 2009 Canwest to sell stake in Australian broadcasterWINNIPEG, Manitoba — Canadian media giant Canwest Global Communications Corp. has agreed to sell its majority stake in Australian broadcaster Ten Network Holdings Ltd.
Goldman cautious on satellite/cable TV; 'Sell' Dish, 'Buy' Comcast, Time Warner Cable upgradedSeptember 9th, 2009 Sector Snap: Goldman cautious on pay TV servicesNEW YORK — Goldman Sachs downgraded Dish Network Corp. to "Sell" and upgraded Time Warner Cable Inc.
Court rejects FCC rule to cap cable subscriber market share at 30 pct, handing Comcast victoryAugust 28th, 2009 Court rejects FCC 30 pct cap on cable market sharePHILADELPHIA — An appeals court on Friday overturned a rule that said a cable TV company could not serve more than 30 percent of the nation's subscribers. The verdict was a victory for the largest cable company, Comcast Corp., which has 26 percent share and sued to block the rule.
AP sources: DirecTV in talks with TBS, TNT cable networks to put shows onlineAugust 28th, 2009 AP sources: DirecTV, TBS, TNT to put shows onlineDirecTV Group Inc. is in talks with the TBS and TNT cable networks to offer their shows online, according to two people familiar with the discussions.
Summary Box: Appeals court rejects FCC rule that capped cable TV market shareAugust 28th, 2009 Summary Box: Court ends cap on cable market shareCAP OFF: A federal appeals court overturned the FCC's rule that said a cable TV company could not serve more than 30 percent of the nation's subscribers. The largest cable company, Comcast, which has 25 percent share, sued to block the rule.
A&E Television to acquire Lifetime; NBC Universal may leave joint venture in 15 yearsAugust 27th, 2009 A&E Television to acquire LifetimeLOS ANGELES — A&E Television Networks said Thursday it is acquiring Lifetime Entertainment Services, bringing the home of "Project Runway" into a stable of profitable channels that includes A&E and the History channel. Terms of the deal, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year, were not disclosed.
Comcast 2Q profit soars 53 percent on higher revenue, but subscriber growth slowsAugust 6th, 2009 Comcast 2Q profit soars 53 pct on higher revenuePHILADELPHIA — Comcast is reporting a 53 percent increase in net income for the second quarter as more customers signed up for digital cable TV, Internet and phone services. The nation's largest cable TV operator earned $967 million, or 33 cents per share, in the quarter.
Comcast's online video trial for cable subscribers grows to 23 networksJuly 14th, 2009 Comcast online video trial grows to 23 networksPHILADELPHIA — Seventeen more cable TV networks said Tuesday they are joining an online video trial by Comcast Corp., a move that tacitly acknowledges advertising isn't enough to support shows streamed over the Internet. The networks join a growing roster of content providers — including CBS, HBO, Cinemax, TBS, TNT and Starz — that have agreed to participate in Comcast's test, bringing the total to 23 programmers since the initiative was announced in June.
Transcript of 911 call in Michael Jackson deathJune 27th, 2009 Transcript of 911 call in Michael Jackson deathTranscript of 911 call placed from Michael Jackson's Los Angeles mansion at 12:21 p.m. Thursday:
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Comcast to sell advertising for competitor Verizon FiOS TV in 10 marketsJune 24th, 2009 Comcast to sell advertising for Verizon FiOS TVPHILADELPHIA — Setting aside their rivalry in the interests of business, Comcast Corp. said Wednesday it will sell advertising for Verizon Communications Inc.'s FiOS television service in 10 markets where they both compete.
HBO coming to the Internet: Time Warner, Comcast to start online video trialsJune 24th, 2009 Time Warner, Comcast to start online video trialsPHILADELPHIA — Time Warner Inc. and Comcast Corp.
AP source: Comcast reaches deal to move NBA TV to popular digital TV tierJune 4th, 2009 AP source: Comcast adding NBA to popular servicePHILADELPHIA — Comcast Corp. has reached a new seven-year agreement that will add the NBA TV channel to the cable TV operator's most popular digital tier of service before the start of the next pro basketball season.
Charter sues DirecTV over using cable TV operator's bankruptcy case in ads to lure customersMay 12th, 2009 DirecTV sued over ads on Charter's bankruptcy caseST. LOUIS — Charter Communications Inc.
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