Apr 25 Netflix strikes deal with cable companies to establish its own channel By Ruth Tam Netflix has signed a deal with three cable companies that will allow its subscribers to stream videos through its own ‘channel’ launching Monday. Continue reading
Apr 22 Watch Justices consider future of TV and copyright in Aereo case By PBS News Hour The Supreme Court heard a request by television broadcasters to shut down Aereo, a TV streaming tech startup that has potential to alter the business model of traditional broadcasting. For more on the case, Jeffrey Brown talks to former Acting… Continue watching
Apr 22 Supreme Court tackles streaming television suit Tuesday By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court is taking up a dispute between broadcasters and an Internet startup company that has the potential to bring big changes to the television industry. The company is Aereo Inc., and the justices are hearing arguments… Continue reading
Apr 21 Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments over Internet TV service Aereo By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Thirty years after failing to convince the Supreme Court of the threat posed by home video recordings, big media companies are back and now trying to rein in another technological innovation they say threatens their financial well-being. The… Continue reading
Apr 10 Stephen Colbert to replace David Letterman on ‘The Late Show’ By Colleen Shalby CBS announced Thursday that Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert will replace David Letterman on "The Late Show," just one week after the legendary host announced his retirement. Continue reading
Feb 19 ‘House of Cards’ finds popularity in China By Zachary Treu It can be difficult for even a politically aware U.S. citizen to follow the twists and turns of "House of Cards." But that hasn’t stopped millions of Chinese from tuning in. Continue reading
Feb 17 New political TV ads can target individual homes By Philip Elliott, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The days when political campaigns would try to make inroads with demographic groups such as soccer moms or white working-class voters are gone. Now, the operatives are targeting specific individuals. And, in some places, they can reach those… Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch How will regulators see the Comcast-Time Warner deal? By PBS News Hour Comcast is making a bid to buy Time Warner for $45 billion. If approved, Comcast will extend its geographic reach and control nearly 30 percent of all paid cable subscribers in the United States. Gwen Ifill learns more about the… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch As Leno exits ‘Tonight,’ late night TV seeks younger viewers By PBS News Hour After 22 years, Jay Leno will offer his final monologue as host of “The Tonight Show” Thursday. Leno took over the iconic late night television show from Johnny Carson in 1992; now he passes the job on to fellow comedian… Continue watching
Feb 06 Jay Leno to take his final bow on ‘Tonight Show’ By Chelsea Coatney "Tonight Show" viewers will say goodbye to comedy legend Jay Leno Thursday night. Continue reading