Private equity company TPG Capital is to become a 30% shareholder in a new video unit being established by AT&T.
US senator questions CME sale to PPF Group
The US Republican senator Marco Rubio has called for a review of AT&T’s upcoming sale of Central European Media Enterprises (CME) to the Czech-owned PPF Group.
AT&T goes high on HBO Max pricing
AT&T’s new streaming service HBO Max will be priced at $15 per month, significantly higher than rivals Disney and Netflix, but at the same level as subscribers pay for the existing HBO service.
Epix launches on AT&T TV Now
Epix, the premium TV network owned by Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), has launched on the AT&T TV app, the company’s streaming service, for $6 per month.
Hulu buys back AT&T stake
AT&T has sold its minority stake in Hulu back to the streaming video joint venture.
Update: WarnerMedia denies HBO Europe sale report
WarnerMedia has denied a report in the Financial Times that AT&T is looking into the possibility of selling HBO Europe in order to reduce a debt of $170 billion.
DirecTV to abandon satellite in favour of OTT
DirecTV owner AT&T says it’s done buying satellites, marking a switch to OTT delivery.
WarnerMedia to offer three-tiered streaming service
WarnerMedia will release three different versions of its upcoming streaming TV service next year.
Czech welcome for US, Liberty Global/Vodafone deals
The Czech Association of Electronic Communications (CAEK) has welcomed both the upcoming AT&T/Time Warner merger and the recent agreement between Liberty Global and Vodafone.
Turner CEO John Martin out, as Time Warner becomes WarnerMedia
Turner CEO John Martin is leaving the company after AT&T completed its acquisition of Time Warner, bringing together global media and entertainment leaders Warner Bros, HBO and Turner, with its technology, video, mobile and broadband businesses.