The latest dispute between a programmer and pay TV operator went right up to the midnight wire — and then straight over the …
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Netflix’s Biggest Fans: Kids (and Moms)
For decades, television has been used as a babysitter by parents desperate to get dinner on the table or for a few minutes of calm amidst the drama of child rearing. But instead of channel surfing, kids today are increasingly
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Back With A-Vengeance? Disney Stock Hits All-Time High on Super-Hero Hit
The Mouse is in the house. Shares of venerable entertainment icon Disney hit an all-time high Wednesday, powered by strong performance from its theme parks and cable networks, as well as red-hot buzz from The Avengers, which …
Federal Court Revives Landmark $1 Billion Viacom vs. YouTube Case
In a potentially costly setback for Google, a federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that its YouTube video site must once again defend itself from a $1 billion copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Hollywood giant Viacom. The …
Big Cable Isn’t Scared of Netflix, or That People Are Too Poor to Pay Monthly Bills
At an industry event this week, cable executives laughed off the idea of large-scale “cord cutting,” or that Netflix and Internet video could one day replace their businesses. They also justified high prices charged for cable …
