ESPN’s Chairman Championed Women’s Sports. Now It Will Cost Him
ESPN broadcasts about a third of all women’s sports shown on TV, and Chairman Jimmy Pitaro is a
2023-05-31 20:25
Governments Pressure FIFA to Avoid Women’s World Cup Blackout
Governments in major European countries are putting pressure on FIFA and public broadcasters to resolve a dispute over
2023-05-31 17:51
Ambani’s Big Cricket Bet Captures Record Viewers for IPL Final
JioCinema, the streaming service backed by Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, netted a record number of viewers for
2023-05-30 14:59
Wall Street Looks to ‘Little Mermaid’ to Stoke Theater Rally
A rally in movie-theater operators will be put to the test as the debut of Walt Disney Co.’s
2023-05-27 01:58
Premier Lacrosse League to Pick Team Home Cities in Late 2023
After touring games for four seasons, the Premier Lacrosse League will select the home cities for each of
2023-05-25 19:57
Tyler Perry Battles for $3 Billion BET Business With Shaq and Other Black Stars
Tyler Perry is one of Black Entertainment Television’s most prolific creators — and just one name in a
2023-05-24 22:56
Comcast Wants to Attract Customers With a New, $20 Cable Bundle
Comcast Corp. is introducing a $20-a-month streaming video package with more than 40 channels, as a cheaper TV
2023-05-24 01:18
Apple Extends Broadcom Pact With Multibillion-Dollar 5G Deal
Apple Inc. signed a new multiyear, multibillion-dollar deal with Broadcom Inc. to develop 5G radio frequency components, extending
2023-05-23 22:57
Hollywood Writers Keep Strike Story Lively by Putting on a Show
Hollywood screenwriters, on strike for higher pay since May 2, are keeping morale up and pressure on the
2023-05-20 06:27
Netflix Says It Has 5 Million Users for Its Cheaper Plan With Ads
Netflix Inc. said its new ad-supported subscription plan has attracted 5 million monthly active users, six months after
2023-05-18 07:22
ESPN Signs Pat McAfee to Host His Show on Multiple Channels
Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN has signed a mutliyear agreement with former National Football League kicker Pat McAfee to
2023-05-17 06:49
Picket Lines, Tight Budgets Confront TV Networks Pitching Shows
As if a shrinking audience of traditional viewers and advertisers pulling back in a wobbly economy weren’t enough,
2023-05-14 22:29