Activision Stock Gets Analyst Upgrade on “Win-Win” Microsoft Deal; Is Electronic Arts Next?

The $68.7 billion deal would create the world’s third-largest gaming company by revenue behind Tencent and Sony.

Will The CW Be a Streaming Wars Casualty?

If Nexstar seals a deal for a majority stake in the WarnerMedia and ViacomCBS broadcaster, insiders speculate the programming strategy may shift toward politics and reruns.

CBS Sued Over Portrayal of Torture Device on ‘Evil’

Plaintiff says CBS Studios and King Size Productions knowingly infringed on his trademark for the 'God Helmet.'

AT&T Gets “Favorable” IRS Ruling on Discovery-WarnerMedia Merger

The transactions in the so-called Reverse Morris Trust deal are "expected to be tax-free to stockholders of the company for U.S. federal income tax purposes."

High-Profile L.A. Crimes Spark Rush for Bullet-Proof Cars, Rolex Replicas and Safe Rooms

Security agencies say wealthy clients are increasing protective measures: "They want someone who knows how to get them out of any situation."

YouTube TV Loses ABC, ESPN and Other Disney-Owned Channels After Failed Contract Negotiations

YouTube TV will now cost $49.99, down from $64.99, as a result of the dropped channels.

Fox News’ Legal Jeopardy Is Real, but Not for the Most Cited Reasons

Forget the billions in possible damages. And what Rupert Murdoch really thinks about the 2020 election. No, the source of the cable network's problem is something else.

‘Satan Shoes’ Outfit Launches Mickey Mouse Art to Mock Disney’s Expiring Copyright

MSCHF's latest is a not-yet-Mickey product that trolls the Mouse House as the copyright on its iconic character edges toward the public domain.

Spotify Buys Company That Turns Radio Shows Into Podcasts

Whooshkaa, based in Australia, will soon be integrated into Megaphone, the podcast advertising and publishing platform the audio giant acquired last year.

Reddit Lays Groundwork for Public Offering With Confidential SEC Filing

The company was most recently valued at $10 billion in a private fundraising round.

Terence Winter’s New Media Firm Plans Ad-Supported Streaming Network

One of the channels available on the network from the newly formed Infamous Media will focus on mafia and mob-related content.

Netflix Wants to Own Online News About Its Content, Too

A new website, Tudum, will host news like renewals and consumer content about series and films, marking the latest editorial effort by the streaming giant.

Fox News Ready to Go All-In On Streaming If Pay-TV Decline Keeps Up

Fox CFO Steve Tomsic says "we aren't going to pull the trigger on that anytime soon" but it has the means to do so through Fox Nation.

AT&T CEO Calls Congressional Letter Opposing Discovery-WarnerMedia Merger “Unfounded”

Thirty members of Congress expressed concerns over possible violations of antitrust laws with the proposed transaction.

Donald Trump Taps Congressman Devin Nunes as CEO of His Media and Tech Company

The litigious California Republican will retire from the House of Representatives and begin at Trump Media & Technology Group in January.

Donald Trump’s Media & Tech Company Facing SEC Investigation

The disclosure of the investigation follows the announcement that the SPAC Trump's TMTG plans to merge with has raised an additional $1B in PIPE financing.

Social Media Ad Market to Overtake TV In 2022, Zenith Forecasts

Expenditures on platforms like TikTok and Instagram will jump to $177 billion next year to top television, which will account for $174 billion, according to the media agency's global forecast.

Former Netflix Engineer Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Insider Trading

Sung Mo Jun, 49, was also given a $15,000 fine for leading an insider trading ring that brought in more than $3 million in profit based on information about Netflix's subscriber growth.

Netflix Can’t Recruit Disney’s Fox Executives, Appeals Court Rules

The streamer is unsuccessful in getting a California appeals court to lift an injunction.

Meta Must Sell Giphy, U.K. Regulator Says

"We are protecting millions of social media users and promoting competition and innovation in digital advertising."