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Netflix has met with Google, Comcast and NBCUniversal, and Roku to discuss potential marketing partnerships, sources told CNBC.

"Jurassic World: Dominion" roared to the top of the domestic box office over the weekend, generating more than $143 million in ticket sales during its debut.

Regional sports network NESN will charge $29.99 per month for digital service after a $1 promotional first month for New England-area subscribers.

At&T, Comcast, Verizon and 17 other providers will offer discounts under the plan, which the White House estimates will extend to 48 million households.

The news means that tens of millions of households could receive high-speed internet at no cost, according to the White House.

Disney's latest flick "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" snared $185 million domestically over the weekend, the top haul of any movie released in 2022.

All eyes will be on Comcast's broadband division, which is expected to add 229,000 new high-speed internet customers during the first quarter.

As tensions rise between Disney and Florida lawmakers, the company will air new a new public service announcement from GLAAD featuring a transgender teen.

The league will reintroduce live events for the first time since the pandemic began in 2020.

Researchers help explain the wide disconnect between executives and employees about their excitement to return to the office.

"Given the circumstances on the ground, we have decided to suspend our service in Russia," a spokesperson said Sunday afternoon.

Disney did not provide a launch date or price for the new tier.

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Investors will be watching how many new broadband subscribers the company has been able to bring in during the quarter.

Microsoft takes big $68.7 billion swing on video game company Activision Blizzard while legacy media stays on sidelines

"Turning Red" is the third Pixar film to transition to Disney's streaming platform during the pandemic.

"Spider-Man: No Way Home" tallied $50 million in ticket sales from Thursday previews.

It's the second time this year the company provided early guidance on broadband subscribers that caused the stock to dip.

Regional sports network owners Sinclair, Comcast and AT&T are charting a path for survival as the digital future looks murky

A massive outage of services provided by Comcast/Xfinity has left millions without internet, phone and TV access, including public safety systems and more. It’s unknown how many customers are without the service, but interruptions have been reported in California, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and more. It’s unclear what caused the issue and Comcast has been unable to say exactly when the service will return. The outage map on the company website says the outage was “unplanned” in Michigan, but also says the issue will be resolved by 11:30 a.m. EST. However, a prior message on the outage map said the issue would be resolved by 10:30 a.m. and that did not happen.

"Eternals" secured $71 million in ticket sales during its domestic debut, the fourth-highest opening of the pandemic.

Comcast has seen record broadband subscriber growth in recent quarters, but the company warned that growth is slowing.

The media giant will not show New York-based teams in the NBA and NHL on MSG Network after a rights agreement expired on Sept. 30.

Beck Bennett is departing "Saturday Night Live," but the majority of regular cast members are returning for the show's 47th season.

"Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" is now the highest-grossing domestic release of 2021.

"Dear Evan Hansen" failed to lure audiences, hauling in an estimated $7.5 million during its domestic opening weekend.

MUSKEGON, MI – The Boys & Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore is home to a new WiFi “Lift Zone” that provides a space for local students to get online, do their homework and engage in digital learning. Comcast partnered with the Boys & Girls Club to bring the free WiFi hot spot to Muskegon this summer. Rey Peña, Muskegon Boys & Girls Club assistant area operations director, said the Lift Zone is “hugely beneficial” for children in the community who might not have internet at home. Comcast launched the Lift Zone program a year ago to provide internet for low-income families at 1,000 community centers across the country. Rey said the service is for “the kids that need us most.”The Boys & Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore Lift Zone will be open for the school year from 2-8 pm.

Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" garnered an estimated $71.4 million at the domestic box office this weekend.

The network, which largely avoided the scrutiny placed on other media organizations during the MeToo movement, now finds itself under the microscope.

The service, dubbed “SkyShowtime,” is expected to launch in 2022 and roll out in more than 20 European countries.

Disney reports fiscal third-quarter earnings after the bell Thursday.

Investors will continue to keep an eye on how Peacock is faring in the streaming wars.

Congress is considering a slate of new antitrust laws to rein in Big Tech power, including merger restrictions on the largest firms.

Comcast and ViacomCBS have held preliminary discussions about potentially working together to bolster their streaming video services.

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NBCUniversal kicks off it's new Peacock streaming service. Comcast chief Brian Roberts is exploring new options for the company's push into streaming, raising the idea of a possible tie-up with ViacomCBS or acquisition of Roku, according to a Wednesday report from The Wall Street Journal. The profile sent shares of Comcast down more than 3%. Roku stock jumped nearly 5%, while ViacomCBS shares were up 3.8%. Disclosure: Comcast owns NBCUniversal, the parent company of CNBC.

The U.S. does not have enough high-skilled workers, and employers are seeking immigrant talent to help meet demand, according to a new report.

Corporations that trumpet their support for Pride have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to politicians opposing the Equality Act and other LGBT causes

There aren't many legacy media companies left to combine after this month's deals, but here are three potential combinations that make sense.

AT&T decided regulatory and ownership challenges were too fraught to merge WarnerMedia with NBCUniversal, according to Discovery shareholder John Malone.

The new media company will go up against other players that have invested heavily in streaming, including Comcast's NBCUniversal, Netflix and Disney.

The long-awaited "Friends" reunion special will arrive on HBO Max on May 27.

NBC will not air the Golden Globes awards in 2022, the network said Monday.

Amazon will begin its exclusive streaming of 'Thursday Night Football' games a year earlier, beginning in 2022 instead of 2023.

The sale indicates Verizon will focus on its internet-provider businesses as rivals continue to explore media.

The owner of a Detroit business is adapting to the pandemic thanks to a grant from Comcast.

The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Facebook, Comcast, Generac, eBay, and more.

Peacock sign-ups grew by 9 million during the quarter.

"Godzilla vs. Kong" has topped $60 million at the domestic box office, making it the highest-grossing movie to be released during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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ANN ARBOR, MI - Students from Ann Arbor and Milan are among the winners of C-SPAN’s national 2021 StudentCam competition. In Ann Arbor, Canton and Milan, C-SPAN is available through Comcast. Several Milan High School students also have won prizes, including Sydney Aunins, Sophia Kirk and Alaina Hawkins, earned an honorable mention and $250 for the documentary, “The U.S. Shrugs on Drugs,” about prescription drugs. The competition, now in its 17th year, invites all middle and high school students to enter by producing a short documentary. READ MORE:Ypsilanti Community Schools moving to remote learning following return from spring breakFrustration over spring sports pause growing among Ann Arbor athletes, parentsThe first day of in-person classes through the eyes of one Ann Arbor family

Telecom giant AT&T gave the most — more than $800,000 since 2015, according to watchdog group's analysis.

DETROIT – Comcast has created a program aimed specifically at minority-owned small businesses. READ: More business coverageStarting a small business as a Black woman is an uphill battle, according to studies done by CNBC and American Express. Comcast said it saw the disparities in funding and last fall created the RISE Investment Grant program. The program is specifically for Black, indigenous and people of color who own businesses in Detroit, Highland Park or Hamtramck. “Small businesses that are in need.”The first round of funding was offered last fall.

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)Internet users across the northeast U.S. experienced widespread outages for several hours Tuesday, interrupting work and school because of an unspecified Verizon network issue. “An internet issue impacting the quality of our Fios service throughout the Northeast has been resolved," said spokesman Rich Young in an emailed statement Tuesday afternoon. People posting on Twitter reported having issues connecting with various online services in the region stretching from Washington, D.C., to Boston. Comcast, another major internet service provider, said it had not observed problems with its network Tuesday. AT&T said it does not supply home internet in the northeast and customers were not affected.

DETROIT – Through donations from an anonymous donor and Comcast, the Detroit Police Department and the Detroit Public Safety Foundation are spreading some holiday cheer. They are holding their annual Sergeant Santa event that aims to help more than 50 families across Detroit during the holiday season. At least two families from each Detroit precinct and additional families around the city will receive toys, clothes and other items. During these historic times, our dedication to serving and helping the residents of Detroit can make an extraordinary impact. Detroit police chief James CraigThe other partners who helped out with the event include the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division, the Detroit Tigers, Kroger, and WWJ News Radio 950.

DETROIT – The Detroit Rescue Mission’s Genesis House II is doing amazing things for women and children in Detroit without a place to call home. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the shelter could have easily closed, but instead they stayed open and found new ways to help by offering job training, virtual education for children and more. The computer lab upgrade is a part of a Comcast program called Lift Zones, which aims to help bridge the digital divide in Michigan. Since 2018, more than $5 million has been put into the program, creating hundreds of Wifi-connected zones nationwide. For more information on the Detroit Rescue Mission, or to donate, click here.

Nick joined the Local 4 team in February of 2015. Prior to that he spent 6 years in Sacramento covering a long list of big stories including wildfires and earthquakes. Raised in Sterling Heights, he is no stranger to the deep history and pride Detroit has to offer.

So now Peacock, which launches Wednesday, is hoping that blaring free in an ad campaign for the service will entice viewers wary of adding yet another video subscription to their stack, even in todays stay-at-home world. It has a free tier and a $5-a-month paid tier with more video. Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, HBO Max and short-video service Quibi have all launched over the past year. As a Comcast internet customer, she could get Peacock for free, so she did. HBO Max did not reply to a question about its subscriber count since launch.

Comcast settled a long-running a long-running racial discrimination dispute with black media mogul Byron Allen, agreeing to add three of Allen's channels to its cable packages. Allen sued Comcast for $20 billion in 2015 for refusing to carry seven of his networks, saying it was because of his race. The case made it to the Supreme Court, which in Marc h reversed a lower court ruling in favor of Allen. The Supreme Court said Allen had to show race was the decisive factor in Comcast's decision not to offer him a contract, not one of several factors. Comcast said it would put the full weight of our companys media resources behind highlighting Black voices and Black stories.

DETROIT – A Comcast worker was shot while standing on the porch of a home Friday in Detroit, police said. Police initially said the man was in his truck, but later said that wasn’t the case. According to police, the 58-year-old man was at the home in the 20000 block of Rowe Street on the east side at about 4:45 p.m. when a man in a black newer model Dodge Durango drove by and shot at him. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he is listed in temporary serious condition. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s 9th Precinct at 313-596-5940 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

Locast, a non-profit streaming service, has countersued Disney's ABC, CBS, Fox and Comcast's NBCUniversal, alleging the broadcasters engaged in antitrust conduct and colluded to grow their market power. NEW YORK - Locast, a non-profit streaming service, has countersued Disney's ABC, CBS, Fox and Comcast's NBCUniversal, alleging the broadcasters engaged in antitrust conduct and colluded to grow their market power. Their lawsuit named Locast founder David Goodfriend and his non-profit advocacy group, Sports Fans Coalition NY, Inc., which operates the service as the defendants. The case cites an April meeting between executives at YouTube TV, Google's paid streaming service, and Locast. This isn't the first time a streaming service has fought against the networks.

Comcast will hold a hiring event on Saturday, April 13, with two sessions. The first session will begin at 11 a.m. and a second session will begin at 4 p.m. at the companys Heartland Region Headquarters. Comcast is looking for area candidates to fill more than 32 positions as inbound sales representatives. Qualified candidates must have the ability to build a rapport, have strong communication and excellent customer service skills. Prior to the event, all participants must RSVP through this link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plymouth-spring-inbound-sales-kickoff-career-fair-tickets-57835176570

Net Neutrality is the internet’s guiding principle: It preserves our right to communicate freely online. Big phone and cable companies and their lobbyists filed suit almost as soon as the Net Neutrality rules were adopted. The vote for net neutrality in 2015 was also along party lines, but Democrats dominated then. The attempt to repeal net neutrality has triggered protests from consumer groups and internet companies. Google said in a statement that net neutrality rules "are working well for consumers and we're disappointed in the proposal announced today."