Comcast unit says missing out on ‘irreplaceable’ series could cost it hundreds of millions of dollars
$15bn in impairment charges from Paramount and WBD highlight collapse of lucrative business model
Executives blame ‘tough’ market conditions as cable group battles shift to streaming
Executives fear ‘years of legal challenges’ if TV and movie studio businesses are split
League’s longtime broadcast partner has to decide whether to match rival bids or potentially lose out on programming
Plus, Meta pushes further into sunglasses and Anglo American’s warning on the diamond market
WBD streaming business would be largely debt-free and could supposedly get a Netflix-like valuation in break-up
Group behind CNN and HBO has discussed options including spin-off of its streaming service and movie studio
Streaming service to be rolled out this spring as group looks to offset decline in traditional TV business in US
Warner needs sci-fi epic to repeat success of ‘Barbie’ after several flops and big declines in its TV business
Plan to aggregate games offered by groups’ TV networks comes amid cord-cutting and soaring costs
A deal could combine CNN and CBS while letting the indebted media groups cut streaming costs
Zucker-Cardinale investment group leads rivals circling the ‘Fleabag’ and ‘Call the Midwife’ producer
Plummet comes on news of tough advertising market and lingering effect of Hollywood strikes
Casey Bloys says his ‘very dumb idea’ came while working from home during pandemic
Former New York Times and BBC chief must navigate falling ratings and questions about the network’s political positioning
British executive to lead the network as it seeks to move past a tumultuous period
Cable network has been searching for new head since Chris Licht’s ousting in June
Executives extol strategic focus on financial discipline as losses narrow in group’s streaming unit
UK broadcaster says it is no longer exploring a deal for Warner and Liberty-owned production company
Departure of Chris Licht leaves network rudderless as it prepares for 2024 election
Ouster comes barely a year after he was handpicked by new Warner Bros Discovery leadership
Hiring of David Leavy as operations chief viewed as sign Warner Bros Discovery CEO is losing patience
Media group’s restructuring after $40bn merger with Discovery takes toll
Viacom18’s deal for HBO content includes award-winning comedy drama inspired by media baron Rupert Murdoch
