Category: NBCUniversal

Taylor Sheridan Signs Deal With NBCUniversal

Mr. Sheridan, a prolific TV producer, will leave Paramount when his contract expires, according to two people with knowledge of the decision.
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Tops Box Office With $83 Million

The movie had stronger-than-expected ticket sales over the weekend, becoming the third PG-rated, live-action hit in three months.
Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm Midjourney for Copyright Infringement

The suit, against Midjourney, is the first time major Hollywood companies have sued over A.I.-generated images.
Universal’s Theme Parks, Long in Disney’s Shadow, Expand at Dizzying Pace

Universal is going after Disney, the industry leader, with new parks in Florida and Texas: “We want people to think of us first.”
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sues NBC Over Documentary That He Says Defamed Him

The documentary, “Diddy: Making of a Bad Boy,” began streaming on NBCUniversal’s Peacock platform last month.
Rashida Jones, MSNBC President, Steps Down

Rebecca Kutler, senior vice president for content strategy at MSNBC, will succeed Ms. Jones as interim president.
Why Do We Love the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade So Much?

The nostalgia-fueled production has been the most-watched entertainment program in the United States for the past three years, ahead of the Oscars and the World Series.
Comcast to Spin Off MSNBC, CNBC and Other Cable Networks

The new publicly traded company is set to debut next year, with a bundle of channels that also includes Oxygen, E! and Syfy.
Comcast Explores Spin-Out of Cable Business

The company’s president, Mike Cavanagh, said the company was also considering finding a partner for its Peacock streaming service.
The Social Media Olympics

More lenient posting rules for Olympic athletes have helped spark a deluge of successful social media content. Some say that’s changing how we watch the Games.
‘Love Island USA’ Finds Its Magic Formula for Success

A new host, an embrace of social media and some excellent casting led to the former also-ran becoming the summer’s buzziest show.
AI-Generated Al Michaels to Deliver Paris Olympics Highlights

NBC will offer a customized, daily highlight reel with A.I.-generated narration that sounds like the longtime broadcaster.