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STAMFORD, Conn. & NEW YORK—In a notable example of how pay TV operators are bulking up their streaming offerings and bundling them with traditional cable channels, Charter Communications, Inc. and Paramount Global have announced that the ad-supported version of Paramount’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, Paramount+ Essential, is now available in all Spectrum TV Select and Mi Plan Latino packages nationwide at no additional cost. As part of the companies’ new multi-year distribution agreement, Spectrum video customers can immediately begin streaming over 40,000 episodes of shows and movies, including top-rated original series like “Tulsa King,” “Special Ops: Lioness,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and “Big Brother,”...

Paramount+ Essential Added to Charter’s Spectrum TV Select and Mi Plan Offerings

New York City, NY

For more than a century, Americans have been turning to a trusted and reliable source for local news: the radio. Now, the terrestrial broadcasts are facing an existential threat as listeners and advertising dollars rapidly shift, forcing stations to slash staff and even sign off the air for good.

Once a mainstay of the radio dial, local news is signing off as stations struggle to survive in the digital age

Former Warner Music chairman Edgar Bronfman, Jr. has raised his bid for Paramount Global, promising $6 billion to buy out National Amusement’s stake in the company — and, more crucially, some non-voting Paramount shareholders, should they take advantage of the offer. The bid comes about two days after...

Bronfman raises bid for Paramount, now offers $6 billion

We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. It's time to dial 9-1-1, Fire Country fans, because the show is dropping a bombshell we didn't see coming. Ahead of the...

'Fire Country' Fans Will Be Stunned by CBS' Shocking Streaming News Ahead of Season 3

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There are already over 250 free live channels available on Pluto TV, but even more are coming this month. Pluto TV is adding 17 local Fox news stations to its channel lineup in August, giving cable subscribers yet another reason to finally cut the cord.
Here’s the full list of local news stations launching on Pluto TV this month:

FOX 5 Atlanta
FOX 7 Austin
FOX 32 Chicago
FOX 4 Dallas | Fort Worth
FOX 2 Detroit
FOX 26 Houston
FOX 11 Los Angeles
FOX 6 Milwaukee*
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
FOX 5 New York
FOX 35 Orlando
FOX 29 Philadelphia
FOX 10 Phoenix
FOX 2 San Francisco
FOX 13 Seattle
FOX 13 Tampa Bay
FOX 5 Washington...

Pluto TV is adding 17 local news TV stations this month

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Streaming platforms have hundreds of TV shows premiering throughout the year however there is nothing quite as special as a season premiere on network television. That great feeling of a hiatus ending and your favorite characters returning week after week for hopefully more than eight episodes. Fall 2024 promises to...

10 Returning Network TV Shows to Watch This Fall

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

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The additional hour is set to launch in September in select markets and on CBS News’ streaming platform 
The post ‘CBS Mornings’ Adds 3rd Hour as Network Programming Shakeup Continues appeared first on TheWrap.

‘CBS Mornings’ Adds 3rd Hour as Network Programming Shakeup Continues

Bob Iger sent shockwaves through the ever-changing media landscape last year when he publically announced that his company’s linear television stations may not be “core to Disney.”. In an interview with CNBC’s David Farber, Iger revealed that he had been “very pessimistic” about the future of traditional television...

Bob Iger Admits Saying That Linear Television May Not Be Core to Disney Was a Mistake

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Some of the most iconic TV characters come from humble beginnings.

32 Classic TV Characters That Weren't Originally Planned For Such A Big Role

What follows are the Live + Same Day rating results for the night’s network telecasts on Friday, August 16, 2024:. Fox: 2.252, Fox News: 2.249, NBC: 2.003, ABC: 1.998, CBS: 1.946, MSNBC: 1.440, CNN: 0.691, HGTV: 0.680, Discovery (121 min.): 0.649, Reelz: 0.649, Hallmark: 0.608, ESPN: 0.565, History: 0.526, Food Network: 0.483, CW: 0.387.

Friday Ratings: ‘Let’s Make A Deal ‘ on CBS Tops All Prime Time Telecasts in Total Viewers

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Watch: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Divorce: Prenup and Court Document Details. Perhaps J.Lo’s love really don’t cost a thing. Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck exactly two years after their Georgia wedding ceremony, a source close to the “Let’s Get Loud” singer told NBC News, and what she’s seeking from the settlement is beginning to come to light.

Here's What Jennifer Lopez Is Seeking in Ben Affleck Breakup

HollywoodLife

A spinoff of The Traitors will feature a celebrity cast, the BBC confirmed. The American reality competition show has attracted viewers from around the world. And now, the UK broadcaster will be producing a celebrity edition of the mystery show. The BBC Press Office announced the news via X (formerly known as Twitter) on August 22, 2024.

‘Celebrity Traitors’: Everything We Know About the Upcoming BBC Series

Detroit, MI

Much to the delight of his fans, Tim Allen is headed back to his old stomping grounds on the Disney-owned ABC television network following the decision by network executives to move forward with his new sitcom. A Detroit Native Becomes Hollywood Royalty. Actor and comedian Tim Allen has become a...

Tim Allen Returns to ABC With a New Sitcom

Broadcast stations owned by Byron Allen have been consistently late in making payments to network owners, angering media allies and creating distance between Allen and his would-be deal partners, CNBC has learned. The payments to ABC, CBS and NBC total tens of millions of dollars throughout the year, and the...

Frequent media bidder Byron Allen draws ire with late payments to ABC, CBS and NBC

There's a new Matlock in town. Academy-Award winner Kathy Bates is taking on the name of the famous lawyer in a new CBS whodunnit series from Jane the Virgin boss Jennie Snyder Urman. The original series starred Andy Griffith as the famous criminal defense attorney and ran on NBC from 1986 to 1992, then scored three extra seasons on ABC from 1992 to 1995.

Everything to Know About the New Matlock TV Show on CBS

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	FX’s upcoming limited series Say Nothing will premiere Thursday, November 14 with all nine episodes, exclusively on Hulu, the network announced today. Internationally, the series also debuts November 14 exclusively on Disney+ in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Gibraltar, the Balkans, Singapore and the Philippines. It will be coming soon to Disney+ in all other territories.2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming








	Starring Lola Petticrew, Hazel Doupe, Anthony Boyle, Josh Finan and Maxine Peake, Say Nothing is a gripping story of murder and memory in Northern Ireland during The Troubles.




	Spanning four decades, the series...

FX Limited Series ‘Say Nothing’ Sets Premiere Date

CBS announced today a new ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT special, BOB NEWHART: A LEGACY OF LAUGHTER, to airMonday, July 22 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+(live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs)*. Hosted...

CBS to Air Tribute to Bob Newhart

The prolific TV creator, writer and producer will be honored at the 76th Emmy Awards on Sept. 15
The post Greg Berlanti to Receive 2024 Governors Award From TV Academy appeared first on TheWrap.

Greg Berlanti to Receive 2024 Governors Award From TV Academy

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Charter begins offering Paramount Plus to Spectrum TV customers

Charter Communications is now offering free access to the ad-supported tier of streaming service Paramount Plus to some subscribers of its Spectrum TV service. Starting this...

Charter begins offering Paramount Plus to Spectrum TV customers

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