Comcast’s Sky in Talks to Acquire U.K. TV Giant ITV’s Media Unit in Deal Valuing It at $2.1 Billion
The ITV Studios production arm would not be part of the possible transaction. Source: Comcast’s Sky in Talks to Acquire ITV Media Unit
Why the enormous Saudi-led deal to acquire EA matters, whether you play games or not
The private equity effort to acquire the makers of Fifa and more is the biggest deal in gaming history – financially and morally. Source: Why the enormous Saudi-led deal to acquire EA matters, whether you play games or not | … Continued
‘Sesame Street’ Episodes Coming to YouTube in New Deal
Sesame Workshop will also continue to produce some original content for YouTube, and host workshops with creators to help them create entertaining and educational content. Source: ‘Sesame Street’ Episodes Coming to YouTube in New Deal
Fox and YouTube TV Reach New Carriage Deal, Averting Blackout
Fox, Fox News, FS1 and other channels will remain available on the streaming platform as the tech giant and media company reach a new deal. Source: Fox and YouTube TV Cut New Distribution Deal for Fox and Fox News
Desert Eagle Films and BUC Studios sign five-year deal for 10 Arab films
In a landmark first for the Arab world, Desert Eagle Films (DEF) and BUC Studios have entered a five-year agreement to co-develop, co-produce and co-own a slate of ten theatrical feature films, marking one of the most ambitious production deals … Continued
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez on the Paramount-Skydance Merger
When the FCC approved the Paramount-Skydance merger Thursday, one commissioner blasted the decision, calling it an act of “cowardly capitulation” on behalf of Paramount and warning that this could lead to a further “erosion of our First Amendment protections.” Source: … Continued