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appleinsider.com - Andrew Orr - Apple TV went from industry skepticism to Cannes Lions recognition under Eddy Cue
Apple TV went from industry skepticism to Cannes Lions recognition under Eddy Cue
AppleInsider

Cannes Lions is honoring Apple Services chief Eddy Cue after Apple turned its once-questioned Apple TV push into a credible prestige entertainment business with growing influence in Hollywood. Cue will receive Cannes Lions' Entertainment Person of…

bloomberg.com - Bloomberg Surveillance TV: May 20th, 2026
Bloomberg Surveillance TV: May 20th, 2026
Bloomberg

The economy and the markets are 'under surveillance' as we cover the latest in finance, economics and investment. Listen to Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern for the top interviews from Bloomberg Surveillance Television. And join…

pocket-lint.com - John Kanellakos - How to watch free live TV using just a Hisense smart television set
How to watch free live TV using just a Hisense smart television set
Pocket-lint

Subscription-based streaming platforms are highly convenient, but rising recurring payment costs have been steadily dulling their shine. Within this context, a new class of streaming services has emerged onto the scene, known technically as free…

ladbible.com - Joe Harker - Two million Brits won't be able to watch television by year 2035
Two million Brits won't be able to watch television by year 2035
LADbible

Plans to switch off Freeview within the next decade could leave almost two million households without access to television. Back in 2012 the last analogue TV signals were switched off and people watched their televisions via a digital signal, and…

fox40.com - Judy Kurtz - 'Late Show' no more: Late-night TV's future uncertain as Colbert bows out
'Late Show' no more: Late-night TV's future uncertain as Colbert bows out
FOX40 News

It's almost lights out at “The Late Show,” as Stephen Colbert gets ready to say goodbye this week, and he may not be the last. CBS's cancelation of “The Late Show,” first launched in 1993 with original host David…

businessinsider.com - Steven Cohen - Our TV expert compared QLED and OLED TVs head-to-head, and here's how they stack up
Our TV expert compared QLED and OLED TVs head-to-head, and here's how they stack up
Business Insider

I've been reviewing home theater gear for over a decade, and I put the latest TVs through their paces every year. While there are several display technologies to choose from, two types consistently rise to the top of the best TVs you can buy: QLED…

ajc.com - Rodney Ho - Despite sale, Court TV still has a presence in Atlanta
Despite sale, Court TV still has a presence in Atlanta
ajc

“We have definitely reduced the number of live hours,” Abrams said. “We view that as a reinvestment into future projects with Court TV on YouTube and beyond.” Vinnie Politan (left) on his first revamped 'Vinnie Politan…

theguardian.com - David Smith - 'He had a unique ability to be human': late-night TV says goodbye to Stephen Colbert
'He had a unique ability to be human': late-night TV says goodbye to Stephen Colbert
The Guardian

Hugh Jackman sang a parody of Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline. Bette Midler performed a satirical rewrite of Wind Beneath My Wings. John Lithgow wrote and recited a poem entitled The Mighty Colbert. Jake Tapper hand delivered a painting of Colbert as…

theguardian.com - Aaron Timms - Amazon Prime's NBA playoff coverage was an alienating, strangely visionary experiment in anti-TV
Amazon Prime's NBA playoff coverage was an alienating, strangely visionary experiment in anti-TV
The Guardian

Game 7 in the NBA playoffs: a chance to kick back, enjoy the drama of a winner-takes-all shootout between basketball's big beasts, and … switch over from your regular TV provider to Amazon Prime? The excitement drains from the occasion at…

businessinsider.com - Peter Kafka - Big Media is ditching cable TV. Versant CEO Mike Lazarus says cable can still be a good business.
Big Media is ditching cable TV. Versant CEO Mike Lazarus says cable can still be a good business.
Business Insider

Big Media companies have spent the last few years trying to get out of the cable TV business because cable TV is in permanent decline. That seems like a problem for Versant CEO Mike Lazarus: His newly public company is composed primarily of cable…

thewrap.com - JD Knapp - IATSE Endorses LA Mayor Karen Bass for Reelection: 'Fighting for Film and Television Workers Her Whole Career
IATSE Endorses LA Mayor Karen Bass for Reelection: 'Fighting for Film and Television Workers Her Whole Career
TheWrap

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has received IATSE's endorsement for reelection, just one day after discussing Hollywood jobs with TheWrap. “Karen Bass has been fighting for film and television workers her whole career,” the California…

theguardian.com - Stuart Heritage - 'Bluey does Cocomelon': TV's best kids show is back in bite-size form. How worried should we be?
'Bluey does Cocomelon': TV's best kids show is back in bite-size form. How worried should we be?
The Guardian

If you are a Bluey fan, you will know all too well that we are in the midst of a confusing limbo. The last proper Bluey episode aired in spring 2024. There is a Bluey movie coming out in summer 2027. Between them is a long, dry gap of three years…

arstechnica.com - Scharon Harding - Yearslong fight over users' right to tweak smart TV software heads to trial
Yearslong fight over users' right to tweak smart TV software heads to trial
Ars Technica

For years, owners of Vizio smart TVs have had little control over the software running on their sets—software that can track viewing habits, push ads, and generally shape the experience of using the device. The Software Freedom Conservancy…

theverge.com - Andrew Webster - 'It's in the air': Apple TV's hottest new shows explore different sides of OnlyFans
'It's in the air': Apple TV's hottest new shows explore different sides of OnlyFans
The Verge

With Margo's Got Money Troubles and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, there's a trend brewing on Apple's streaming service. With Margo's Got Money Troubles and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, there's a trend brewing on Apple's streaming…

hollywoodreporter.com - Hilary Lewis - Kerry Washington to Receive Spotlight Tribute at Gotham TV Awards (Exclusive)
Kerry Washington to Receive Spotlight Tribute at Gotham TV Awards (Exclusive)
The Hollywood Reporter

Kerry Washington will receive the Spotlight Tribute at the 2026 Gotham TV Awards. The honor recognizes her Emmy-winning career as an actress and producer, including her starring role on Apple TV's Imperfect Women. Washington's credits include her…

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