Television

AT&T, Discovery eye combining networks, studio and streaming services

AT&T Inc. is in talks to combine a big portfolio of media assets, including CNN, with Discovery Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, a deal that would mark a major strategy shift for the telecom giant as the traditional TV business faces prolonged pressure.

Netflix tanks as subscriber growth cools

Netflix's subscriber growth is showing signs of a slowdown as the streaming giant reported 4 million new subscribers in the first quarter of 2021, after projecting in January that it would pull in 6 million new customers.

Disney+ gives ‘The Muppet Show’ an ‘offensive content’ disclaimer before select episodes

“This program includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures. These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now. Rather than remove this content, we want to acknowledge its harmful impact, learn from it and spark conversation to create a more inclusive future together,” the disclaimer states. "Disney is committed to creating stories with inspirational and aspirational themes that reflect the rich diversity of the human experience around the globe."