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Comcast to acquire GE's stake in NBCUniversal, assume full ownership of company

By Chris Welch on February 12, 2013 04:35 pm + 101 comments

Comcast has announced plans to buy out the remaining 49 percent of NBCUniversal currently owned by Continue reading…
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After dropping gaming shows, G4 to become the Esquire Channel

By Kimber Streams on December 8, 2012 03:06 pm + 104 comments

Following the announcement that G4's gaming shows X-Play and Attack of the Show would be cancelled Continue reading…
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TV's second screen heats up: Zeebox comes to the US with investment from Comcast

By Ben Popper on September 27, 2012 12:01 am + 13 comments

When those replacement NFL refs blew the call in the Packers vs Seahawks game on Monday Night Continue reading…
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Lesson learned from #NBCFAIL: Olympic streams enhanced prime-time viewing

By Aaron Souppouris on September 26, 2012 07:55 am + 23 comments

The start of the Olympics should've been a big win for NBC. As the exclusive rights holder to the Continue reading…
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Amazon expands Prime Instant Video deal with NBC, now streaming 22,000 movies and TV shows

By Chris Welch on August 24, 2012 09:52 am + 49 comments

Amazon today announced an expanded agreement with NBCUniversal that the company says will add Continue reading…
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Big shakeup coming to Hulu according to 'confidential memo'

By Aaron Souppouris on August 20, 2012 08:19 am + 131 comments

Variety is reporting that a number of changes are coming to Hulu as part of a shakeup that could see Continue reading…
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Twitter alerted NBC about tweet that got journalist banned

By Aaron Souppouris on July 31, 2012 08:13 am + 49 comments

Yesterday, a journalist was banned from Twitter for tweeting the corporate email address of a NBC Continue reading…
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NBC blames you for poor-quality Olympic streams

By Aaron Souppouris on July 30, 2012 07:19 am + 75 comments

NBC's much-hyped online Olympic coverage has been proving a headache for some, with users — and Continue reading…
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NBC insults viewer intelligence, says Olympic Opening Ceremony is too 'complex' for online audience

By Bryan Bishop on July 28, 2012 01:16 am + 244 comments

The 2012 Summer Olympics have finally kicked off, and while NBC has been boasting about the digital Continue reading…
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Microsoft sells MSNBC.com stake to Comcast, will launch new MSN news team

By Jeff Blagdon on July 15, 2012 10:55 pm + 54 comments

After more than 16 years, MSNBC.com is no more. Comcast (which controls NBCUniversal) has acquired Continue reading…