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Sinclair bids for NBC Sports Networks: sources
July 2, 2021 | 3:47pmSinclair Broadcasting Group, already the nation's dominant owner of regional sports networks, has made an offer to acquire NBCUniversal's seven regional sports networks, The Post has learned. If Sinclair succeeds...
Roku and ViacomCBS shares rise on report that Comcast is eyeing a deal
June 24, 2021 | 12:19pmComcast is looking for new ways to expand its streaming footprint — and Roku and ViacomCBS are possible acquisition targets, according to a report.
Comcast profits surge despite revenue drop at NBCUniversal
April 29, 2021 | 11:30amComcast said its quarterly profit soared 55 percent, lifted by its broadband and wireless businesses even as its NBCUniversal unit continued to get hammered.
Universal Studios Hollywood theme park to reopen April 16
March 30, 2021 | 7:05pmComcast’s Universal Studios Hollywood theme park in California will reopen to a limited number of visitors on April 16, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Most rides will...
Comcast's broadband business offsets COVID pain in movies, theme parks
January 28, 2021 | 10:53amCable and media giant Comcast posted a 7 percent gain in fourth-quarter profit, thanks to continued growth in its broadband business, which was offset by pandemic-related weakness at its movie...
'Freaky' is The First Test of Comcast's Big New Release Strategy: How Did it Do? And What Does it Mean?
November 25, 2020 | 8:00amComcast has dreams of not just being a cable company, but of being the distributor who controls how you watch TV.
Comcast reportedly eyes deal to sell smart TVs with Walmart
November 4, 2020 | 10:49amCable giant Comcast is trying to forge a partnership with Walmart to sell smart TVs as the cable giant tries to expand its footprint in video streaming, a new report...
Comcast feels sting of pandemic as theme parks, movie studio squeezed
October 29, 2020 | 10:39amComcast saw a 19 percent drop in third-quarter revenue at its NBCUniversal unit as the coronavirus continued to wreak havoc on its theme parks and movie business. The Philadelphia-based cable...
Universal Studios Hollywood has laid off 2,200 workers since July
October 14, 2020 | 10:32amUniversal Studios Hollywood, a Los Angeles theme park that has been closed since March due to the pandemic, has cut roughly 2,200 jobs in the last four months, according to...
NBCUniversal chief plans revamp, set to focus on streaming
September 22, 2020 | 4:35pmNBCUniversal, which owns cable networks like Bravo, E!, USA and Syfy, is reportedly overhauling its entertainment division to focus on video streaming. The rise of cord cutting and the coronavirus...
Peacock and Roku Finally Make a Deal. What Took So Long?
September 20, 2020 | 10:15amThis is new territory for NBCUniversal, which is taking its time to get the details right.
AMC Theaters and Comcast Declared a Truce: What does it Mean and What Comes Next?
August 6, 2020 | 4:00pmMany have argued that this historic deal shortens the home entertainment window. The Entertainment Strategy Guy disagrees.
Black SUVs line up for laid-off employees outside NBCUniversal offices
August 4, 2020 | 5:45pmYou're fired — but you're going out like a big shot! A cluster of black Chevy Tahoe SUVs lined up outside NBCUniversal's Manhattan headquarters at 30 Rockefeller Center early Tuesday...
Comcast hit by coronavirus-related declines at NBCUniversal
July 30, 2020 | 12:41pmComcast said its second-quarter revenue slumped 12 percent as the impact of the coronavirus squeezed its NBCUniversal entertainment division. The Philadelphia-based cable-TV giant had some bright spots in the quarter...
NBCUniversal staffers brace for widespread layoffs
July 17, 2020 | 5:51pmThe axe is about to fall at media giant NBCUniversal to offset losses brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, The Post has learned. The New York-based broadcaster, home to "This...
NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service faces crowded field
July 14, 2020 | 1:21pmNBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service is set to launch Wednesday, and it's facing more than a few hurdles. The new video platform is banking on a cheap price that's supported by...
Byron Allen settles racial discrimination lawsuit with Comcast
June 11, 2020 | 3:00pmByron Allen and Comcast settled their long-running racial discrimination lawsuit that went all the way to the Supreme Court over the cable giant's decision to not air Allen's cable channels.
HBO Max and Comcast Strike Deal to Give HBO Max to Xfinity Customers
May 27, 2020 | 1:21pmExisting HBO subscribers with Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex will now get HBO Max on supported devices for free.
Why Is Comcast Declaring War on Movie Theaters? Simple — They Want Wall Street To Value Them Like A Tech Titan
May 12, 2020 | 9:55amComcast has larger dreams than being just the biggest cable company, and their recent acquisitions show the scope of their desires.
'The Handmaid's Tale', 'Shrill', and More Hulu Originals are Now Streaming for Free on Comcast Xfinity
May 7, 2020 | 12:23pmHappy Xfinity Watchathon Week!