Disney and ABC take on Trump’s FCC

ABC Launches On-Air Campaign Against FCC Investigations

The Disney-owned network is encouraging viewers to tell the FCC to drop probes into “The View” and ABC broadcast licenses.

FCC takes aim at Disney’s push for public support amid regulatory probes

The Federal Communications Commission on Monday blasted Disney’s push for public support amid the agency’s probes of “The View” and ABC’s broadcast licenses, the latest development in Disney’s growing standoff with regulators. The FCC, under Trump-appointed Chair Brendan Carr, said in February that it was looking into whether “The View” violated equal-time rules after an []...Click to read more

The FCC, The View and what it means to be “news”

The Briefing Happy Thursday! The Briefing is your guide to the world of news and information. Sign up here! In today’s email: Featured story Earlier this year, the Federal Communications Commission ordered an early review of ABC’s broadcast licenses. The FCC is also investigating whether The View – one of the network’s flagship []

Disney’s ABC Urges ‘View’ Audience to Get Involved With Company’s FCC Debate

Disney wants to bring another element into its ongoing squabble with the Federal Communications Commission: its fans. In a new campaign that launched Monday, the entertainment conglomerate urged the audience tuning into “The View” to offer public comment as the company grapples with unorthodox pressure from the Trump administration. The Federal Communications Commission, led by []

The 4th Reich Comes For Disney

I think this is really weird and telling about where we are in this stage of The Orange Clown’s reign of error. ABC Launches On-Air Campaign Warning Viewers Of FCC Actions And Urging Public Comment ABC is taking to the airwaves to warn viewers of the FCC’s crackdown on The View and the agency’s unusual demand that the network’s stations seek early renewal of their broadcast licenses. The spots, which will start airing on Monday, are the latest pushback from The Walt Disney Co. and the network, which says that the actions of the FCC under its Trump-appointed chairman, Brendan Carr, are chilling free speech. The spots also urge viewers to file comments with the FCC, as deadlines near for public input as part of the agency’s proceedings. You can comment here, if you want. I never thought I would defend Disney, let alone The View, but Deadline is absolutely correct: this is chilling.read more

“They Want Unchecked Power”: AOC Demands Big Tech Breakup After Apple Prices Surge $500

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) says it is time for the federal government to use antitrust laws to break up major tech giants like Apple. Speaking during an interview with Fox News on Sunday, the lawmaker argued that massive tech corporations are acting outside the bounds of standard corporate behavior while raising prices on consumers who [] “They Want Unchecked Power”: AOC Demands Big Tech Breakup After Apple Prices Surge 500

Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Walmart Turns Up Discounts

Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Walmart Turns Up Discounts

ABC asks viewers to protest FCC attempt to "control who is allowed" on The View

The FCC wants to control who is allowed on the show, ABC ad tells viewers.

NBC News Was Forced to Admit This Detail About Trump's The Great American State Fair

NBC News Was Forced to Admit This Detail About Trump's The Great American State Fair

FCC Puts The View On Trial

ABC is now asking fans to help shield “The View” from a federal investigation that was triggered when the show gave prime airtime to a Democrat, raising sharp questions about bias, free speech, and who really controls the public airwaves. Story Snapshot The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is probing whether “The View” broke equal-time rules []

Jim Cramer Calls Walmart (NYSE: WMT) An “Incredible Buying Opportunity” As Stock Selloff Deepens

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has drawn a strong endorsement from CNBC’s Jim Cramer, who urged investors to buy into the retail giant’s recent weakness on his Mad Money program. Cramer described Walmart as one of the “greatest companies on earth,” pushing back firmly against what he views as an overblown market reaction to the company’s [] The post Jim Cramer Calls Walmart (NYSE: WMT) An “Incredible Buying Opportunity” As Stock Selloff Deepens appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

As NBCU Splits From Comcast, Will It Be the Next M&A Target? | Analysis

Is NBCUniversal for sale? It’s the big question being asked on Monday after Comcast announced that it would spin it and Sky off into a separate company by the middle of next year. Both Mike Cavanagh, who will remain NBCU’s CEO following the completion of the split in the next 12 months, and Comcast co-CEO Brian []

Stephen Miller’s Wife Called Out for ‘Woke’ Waffles

Nathan Howard / REUTERSKatie Miller, the podcasting wife of White House adviser Stephen Miller, showed off a Disney-themed breakfast on Sunday despite having raged against the company.Miller, who once claimed Disney would “trans our kids,” posted on X that she served Mickey Mouse waffles to her family.“Sunday mornings with Mickey Mouse waffles and a peach compote,” she posted.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Walmart buys Vibe.co for $1.4bn to chase Amazon in ads

Walmart is paying a reported 1.4bn for a connected-TV ad startup worth 410m nine months ago. The price tells you how far retailers will now go to catch Amazon in advertising. Walmart has agreed to buy Vibe.co, a connected-TV advertising platform. Two reports peg the deal at 1.4bn. It would be the retailer’s biggest acquisition [] This story continues at The Next Web

NBCUniversal is eyeing opportunities in digital gaming after Comcast split: source

Speculation about the future of entertainment and tech is running rampant in the wake of the split between Comcast and NBCUniversal. Comcast denies rumors of post-split deals Smart TV with lots of media options in the background by: Pexels Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said the split was not driven by any anticipated merger or acquisition....

NBC’s NFL negotiations are about to get much more difficult post-spin

Should Comcast actually go forward with its planned spin of NBCUniversal in about a year’s time, as it announced on Monday, retaining NFL rights is about to become much more difficult for NBC. As has been discussed at length on this website, the NFL is looking to renegotiate new deals with its current broadcast partners

Disney’s ABC Claims The View Deserves News Exemption Protections as FCC Reviews Daytime Talk Show’s Status

Disney’s ABC is defending The View as a legitimate news program as the network fights to maintain the daytime talk show’s special exemption from federal equal-time requirements. The network filed a new response with the Federal Communications Commission arguing that The View qualifies as a “bona fide news interview program” and should continue receiving the [] The post Disney’s ABC Claims The View Deserves News Exemption Protections as FCC Reviews Daytime Talk Show’s Status appeared first on That Park Place.

Comcast Says It's Splitting Its Media and Tech Businesses. The Stock Is Soaring

Comcast Says It's Splitting Its Media and Tech Businesses. The Stock Is Soaring

3 Best HBO Max Movies to Watch This Weekend (June 26-28)

HBO Max wants you to keep subscribing to its premium streaming service. That’s why Warner Bros. scheduled its best content for the last half of the month, with House of the Dragon season 3 debuting and Larry David’s new original series dropping this weekend. It also means HBO Max has some new movies for you []

Comment to the FCC Regarding the Renewal of Certain Broadcast Licenses of the Walt Disney Company

Comment to the FCC Regarding the Renewal of Certain Broadcast Licenses of the Walt Disney Company

I’m a TV editor – the best streaming service is free

Forget Apple TV, Disney+ and Netflix - the best streaming service comes from a traditional British broadcaster

Comcast to spin off NBCUniversal into a separate company

Comcast said it plans to spin off the NBCUniversal media empire into a separate publicly traded company, separating it from the corporation’s broadcast and wireless businesses. NBC News' Brian Cheung has the latest details surrounding the planned spinoffs.

‘It’s sleazy’: FBI investigates Gavin Newsom and his wife

‘The Megyn Kelly Show’ host Megyn Kelly questions whether the alleged charity dealings of California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife crossed the line into criminal conduct. “This woman who’s high up in his administration wearing a wire for the FBI,” Ms Kelly told Sky News host Paul Murray. “It was Joe Biden’s FBI that unleashed this against him; it wasn’t a Trump op; it carried over, but it began under a Democratic President. “They had a lot of good faith reasons in order to target him. “The wife has got these charities that seem pretty sketchy. “It’s sleezy; did it cross over in some way to be illegal?”

ABC Escalates Battle With FCC, Launches On-Air Campaign Urging Public Support...

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Comcast is spinning off NBCUniversal media and entertainment assets

LOS ANGELES — Comcast is spinning off its NBCUniversal entertainment and media assets into a separate publicly traded company, the media giant announced Monday. The plan will put broadcast networks NBC and Telemundo, NBC News, cable network ...

Walmart's Prime Day sale is here: Up to 50% off laptops, TVs, smart glasses, and more

Beat the Prime Day rush: Walmart's massive rival sale is here, with great deals on 4K smart TVs, Apple tech, and laptops live now. Shop the best discounts.

Comcast stock jumps 24% for agreeing to break up with itself

The cable giant is separating NBCUniversal and Sky into an independent media company, ending a conglomerate structure investors have discounted for years.

Big Box Media Demands Your Trust

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially married

American popstar Taylor Swift and NFL tight end Travis Kelce have gotten married, a spokesperson confirmed, after the couple enchanted fans around the world with ‌a three-year love story. Video journalist Kurt Hall reports from outside New York's Madison Square Garden where celebrities have arrived for what's expected to be a star-studded evening. #taylorswift #traviskelce #newyorkcity #wedding #madisonsquaregarden 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en