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NBCUniversal
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NBCUniversal vice chair departs following affair admission
NBCUniversal (NBCU)’s vice chairman Ron Meyer has left the US studio after more than 25…
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DreamWorks channel launches on StarTimes in Africa
NBCUniversal International Networks’ (NBCUIN) DreamWorks family entertainment channel has launched across sub-Saharan African on the…
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EPL sees best US audience in four years for NBC
The stop-start English Premier League concluded last weekend, and the entire season proved a hit…
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NBCU plans to add user profiles and offline viewing for Peacock
NBCUniversal has promised to add user profiles and downloads for offline viewing to its recently…
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Content already beginning to disappear from Peacock
NBCUniversal’s Peacock streamer might have only launched this week, but the broadcaster is already starting…
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Android absence and technical errors mar Peacock launch
NBCUniversal’s Peacock streamer suffered online ignominy on launch day as the app seemingly was missing…
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Peacock launches in US
Comcast NBCUniversal’s new streaming offering Peacock launches in the US today, leaning on a free-to-view…
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Peacock spent 70% more on advertising in build up to launch than Disney+
NBCUniversal’s late-in-the-day marketing push for its imminently arriving Peacock streaming service has been laid bare…
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NBCUniversal makes Premier League free to celebrate Peacock launch
NBCUniversal will broadcast the English Premier League for free to celebrate the launch of its…
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NBCUniversal agrees content deal with ViacomCBS to bulk up Peacock
NBCUniversal has signed a deal with ViacomCBS to license a number of its movies and…
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Peacock to land on Vizio and LG TVs at launch
Following yesterday’s deal to bring Peacock to Google devices, NBCUniversal has announced that the streamer…
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NBCU signs distribution deal with Google for Peacock, will offer three months free premium
Comcast’s NBCUniversal has signed a deal with Google to bring upcoming streamer Peacock to Android,…
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Peacock at forefront of NBCUniversal reshuffle under Mark Lazarus
NBCUniversal (NBCU) has revealed a major restructuring affecting swathes of its operations, including the creation…
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NBCUniversal’s Fandango buys Walmart’s Vudu
Vudu, the transactional video on demand platform owned by Walmart, has been purchased by NBCUniversal’s…
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NBCU launches preview of Peacock to Comcast customers
NBCUniversal (NBCU) has rolled out its new streaming service Peacock to select users in the…
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Top Comcast execs to donate salaries to charity amid pandemic
Comcast, the owner and operator of NBCUniversal and Sky, has announced that its top execs…
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Coronavirus: Olympics officially delayed; Champions League postponed
After weeks of speculation, the 2020 Olympics have officially been postponed. The decision was reached…
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Virgin Media to show new NBCUniversal releases as cinemas shut down
Liberty Global-owned UK service provider Virgin Media has struck a deal with NBCUniversal that will…
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NBCUniversal brings current cinematic releases like The Invisible Man and The Hunt to the living room amid cinema shutdown
NBCUniversal, which last week cancelled its live upfront event in May, will offer its current…
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PGA Tour sells streaming rights to ESPN+ in nine-year deal
The PGA Tour, the premiere US golfing competition, has signed a nine-year rights deal with…
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Safety first for Discovery amid fears of delays to Tokyo Olympics; NBCUniversal sells record US$1.25 billion in ads
Eurosport owner Discovery has told Digital TV Europe that the safety of its employees is its…
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NBCU seals A+E Networks deal for unscripted content
Comcast’s NBCUniversal has signed a “massive licencing deal” with A+E Networks for its upcoming Peacock…
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NBCU reportedly in talks to buy Walmart’s VUDU
Comcast’s NBCUniversal is reportedly in talks to acquire Walmart’s Vudu TVOD service. According to a…
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Sky looks to Sky Q and Italian broadband to accelerate growth as Comcast delivers solid results
Sky will look to accelerate take-up of Sky Q and roll out broadband in Italy…
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NBCU lifts lid on freemium Peacock
NBCUniversal (NBCU) has pulled the curtain back on its forthcoming streaming service Peacock, revealing a…
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NBCU considering $10 ad-free Peacock and signs kids deal with NENT Group
NBCUniversal is said to be considering a US$10 per month price for an ad-free version…
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Burke confirms retirement as CEO of NBCUniversal
Comcast-owned NBCUniversal has announced the retirement of CEO Steve Burke, with film and network television…
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NBCUniversal mulling plan to make Peacock free for all
NBCUniversal is planning to give the ad-supported version of OTT TV service Peacock away for…
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NBCUniversal combines domestic and international as Kevin MacLellan steps down
NBCUniversal is to combine its domestic and global divisions following news that international and distribution…
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Comcast leaning on OTT in US while Sky proves to be a positive for pay TV
Comcast is increasingly leaning towards OTT services, with streaming offsetting a drop in TV subscriber…