Disney-YouTube TV Battle Looms

The Disney-YouTube TV dispute may be settled — just like hundreds of carriage fights in the past — on the brink of blackout. Or it could mark one of the first battles in the next generation of TV distribution.

Black News Channel Reaches Carriage Deal With Cox Communications

Black News Channel (BNC) reported today that it has negotiated another widescale distribution agreement. Cox video customers now have the option to watch BNC on Contour and find the network by […]

NBCU, YouTube TV Reach Deal, Avoid Blackout

NBCUniversal and YouTube TV have reached a carriage agreement a day after the previous one expired, enabling 14 NBCU networks to avoid going dark. The companies had been at odds in recent days over a number of networks, including regional sports outlets, the broadcast mother ship and local stations.

Starz Warns Comcast Subs Channels May Go Dark

Lionsgate’s Starz has begun warning subscribers that its 17 channels could be dropped and replaced by Comcast as soon as Dec. 10. The simmering dispute has led to reports that Lionsgate is considering spinning off Starz, which it bought for $4.4 billion in 2016.