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Al Jazeera buys Current TV, will launch Al Jazeera America
International news broadcaster Al Jazeera has acquired Current TV, the US factual and current affairs…
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Intel reportedly planning staged launch of TV service
Technology giant Intel is reportedly planning to launch its planned internet TV service in the…
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NBC Universal to relaunch G4 as Esquire Channel
NBC Universal is to revamp youth skewing US network G4 as the Esquire Channel after…
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Hulu and YouTube launch on Nintendo Wii
Hulu has launched a second screen service with Nintendo. Hulu’s premium Hulu Plus customers can…
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RRSat enters US occasional use market following SM2 acquisition
The US subsidiary of Israel-based satellite services provider RRsat Global Communications Network has acquired SM2…
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Jeff Sagansky and Harry Sloan firm buys US$400m in-flight business
Global Eagle, the media investment company run by Harry Sloan and Jeff Sagansky, has bought…
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Verizon looking for national reach with Redbox Instant service
US telco Verizon is moving ahead with plans to develop Redbox Instant, its new UltraViolet-enabled…
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Netflix moves to head off possible takeover
Netflix has put in place a so-called ‘poison pill’ measure that could prevent investor Carl…
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NBCU takes EPL rights from Fox
NBC Universal has acquired the exclusive US media rights to the English Premier League. Under…
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Hulu viewing hours in sharp decline
The number of hours consumer spend tuning into Hulu has dropped sharply this year, according…