Comcast said it plans to spin off its big media division from its core broadband operations. That could lead to some big-ticket deal-making.
Category: NBCUniversal
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Could Comcast and NBCUniversal Do Deals After They Break Up?
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Comcast to Spin Off NBCUniversal Into Separate Company
The New York Times – Business:The media business, which owns NBC News, Universal Pictures and the Peacock streaming service, will be separated from Comcast’s cable and internet business, following a trend in the media industry.
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Savannah Guthrie to Return to ‘Today’
The New York Times – Business:The anchor is set to join the show’s cast on Monday for the first time since the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy, who remains missing.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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Rashida Jones, MSNBC President, Steps Down
Rebecca Kutler, senior vice president for content strategy at MSNBC, will succeed Ms. Jones as interim president.
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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.
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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.