A+E Global Media, owner of A&E, Lifetime, and History channels, is up for sale, with Disney and Hearst seeking potential buyers amid industry shifts and asset divestments by major media companies like NBCUniversal and Warner Bros. Discovery. The sale includes linear channels, content units, and digital assets, though it's uncertain if the entire company will be sold. This move reflects broader industry trends of downsizing traditional cable assets in favor of streaming and digital platforms.
Disney and Charter have reached a new agreement that brings Hulu to Spectrum TV customers, reintroduces eight previously removed cable channels, and extends their partnership, allowing for more flexible and integrated streaming and linear TV offerings.
Comcast Corp. plans to spin off its cable channels, including MSNBC and CNBC, into a new $7-billion company as it restructures NBCUniversal. This move comes amid declining cable TV value due to the rise of streaming services. The new company will exclude Bravo, which remains with NBCUniversal due to its strong performance on Peacock. Mark Lazarus will lead the new entity, while Donna Langley and Matt Strauss will take on expanded roles within NBCUniversal. The spinoff aims to adapt to the changing media landscape and enhance shareholder value.
Comcast is planning to spin off several NBCUniversal cable channels, including MSNBC, CNBC, and USA, into a new company led by Mark Lazarus. Meanwhile, Donna Langley will consolidate power as chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment and Studios, overseeing NBC, Peacock, and Bravo, which remain with NBCU. This restructuring aims to streamline operations and adapt to the changing media landscape, with the spinoff expected to complete by late 2025.
Comcast plans to spin off several of its cable television networks, including MSNBC and CNBC, into a separate publicly traded company. This new entity will be led by NBCUniversal Media Group chairman Mark Lazarus as CEO. While the move is seen as a response to the declining value of cable channels in the streaming era, Comcast views it as a growth opportunity. The spinoff will separate MSNBC and CNBC from NBC News, and analysts predict it could lead to further media industry consolidation.
The comprehensive list of TV premiere dates for 2024 includes a wide range of new and returning shows across broadcast networks, cable channels, and streaming platforms, offering viewers the chance to stay on top of the returns of beloved comedies, crime dramas, reality standouts, and streaming favorites. The guide will be continuously updated throughout the year as more premiere dates are announced.
