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NBCUniversal launches Peacock streaming service

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jul 15, 2020
It would have capitalized on the 2020 Summer Olympics, but now will rely on a packed catalog of classics.
The service joins an ever-growing and increasingly confusing roster of streaming app, but could stand out to price-sensitive consumers.
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Some old films will come with a racism warning, but is it too little, too late?

by Jasmine Garsd
Jun 22, 2020
In the last few weeks, several historic films have come under increased scrutiny.
Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) kisses the hand of a tearful Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh) in "Gone With the Wind."
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Warner Music's IPO boosted by streaming

by Jasmine Garsd
May 27, 2020
The offering, postponed from February by the pandemic, values company at up to $13.3 billion.
Recording artist Lizzo at the Warner Music Group's pre-Grammy party in January.
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Netflix raises more debt. Is it sustainable?

by Jasmine Garsd
Apr 22, 2020
Netflix’s jump in viewership, driven by the lockdown, may be temporary.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings. The entertainment company, popular with quarantined viewers, is taking on debt.
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NBCUniversal joins streaming fray with new Peacock service

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Apr 14, 2020
The service will be available free for subscribers to Comcast Xfinity, and at various price points for others in July.
The NBC peacock logo is seen on the NBC studios building August 28, 2003 in Burbank, California. Paris-based Vivendi is in the final stages of a long and drawn-out auction of its U.S.-based media assets, collectively known as Vivendi Universal Entertainment, or VUE. NBC is an auction favorite.
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Here’s what to read and stream for free during the COVID-19 pandemic

by Janet Nguyen
Mar 20, 2020
More and more organizations are starting to make their content accessible to the public.
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Star of syndication in the age of streaming services, "Judge Judy" is calling it quits

by Jasmine Garsd
Mar 2, 2020
There will be reruns of "Judge Judy," along with a new show, "Judy Justice."
Judge Judy Sheindlin is one of TV's highest-paid stars.
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Spotify is spending big on podcasts

by Andy Uhler
Feb 5, 2020
The music streaming service is buying podcasting heavyweight The Ringer, which has a strong built-in audience.
“What we really did with The Ringer, I think, is we bought the next ESPN,” says Spotify CEO Daniel Ek.
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Could streaming giants start to clamp down on password sharing?

by Lukas Southard
Jan 28, 2020
So far most say it's just the cost of doing business, but as the practice proliferates, changes could come to the industry.
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Anime could be a key to streaming domination

by Jasmine Garsd
Jan 9, 2020
As streaming platforms compete for the attention of young viewers, many are investing in Japanese animation.
The anime show "Neon Genesis Evangelion" is streaming on Netflix.
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