Donavon
@powergate92.bsky.social
33 years old with an undergrad education in Business. Fan of Super Hero and Tokusatsu (especially Kamen Rider) TV shows and movies.
Interesting. According to Deadline, Warner Bros International Television Productions will be a part of the Discovery Global spin off and will become its new in-house production company.
deadline.com/2025/12/netf...
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Netflix Isn’t Buying All Of Warner Bros. Discovery So Gunnar Wiedenfels Will Get To Run His Cable Networks Empire, After All
Gunnar Wiedenfels will get to run his cable networks empire, Discovery Global, after all.
deadline.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Interesting. According to Deadline, Warner Bros International Television Productions will be a part of the Discovery Global spin off and will become its new in-house production company.
deadline.com/2025/12/netf...
deadline.com/2025/12/netf...
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Co-CEO Ted Sarandos says Netflix will keep Warner Bros. movies theatrical for now, but adds that “windows will evolve” as the company looks to make release models “more consumer friendly.”
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Sarandos: WB Theatrical Runs Stay, But 'Windows Will Evolve'
The Netflix co-CEO suggests Netflix could speed up how quickly Warner Bros. films leave cinemas, signaling potential long-term shifts in release strategy.
www.cartoonbrew.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Co-CEO Ted Sarandos says Netflix will keep Warner Bros. movies theatrical for now, but adds that “windows will evolve” as the company looks to make release models “more consumer friendly.”
www.cartoonbrew.com/distribution...
www.cartoonbrew.com/distribution...
We now have an official Press Release from Versant. The acquisition of Free TV Networks is expected to close in Early 2026. Jonathan Katz will join Versant and continue to oversee operations of the networks.
www.versantmedia.com/article/vers...
www.versantmedia.com/article/vers...
December 5, 2025 at 6:11 AM
We now have an official Press Release from Versant. The acquisition of Free TV Networks is expected to close in Early 2026. Jonathan Katz will join Versant and continue to oversee operations of the networks.
www.versantmedia.com/article/vers...
www.versantmedia.com/article/vers...
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Comcast's spin-out business Versant has acquired a broadcast company called Free TV Networks and will integrate it into Fandango as it works to build out a free, ad-supported streaming TV platform.
Versant acquires Free TV Networks, plots new FAST platform
December 4, 2025 - Comcast's spin-out business Versant has acquired Free TV Networks as it plots a push into broadcasting and the development of a FAST service.
thedesk.net
December 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Comcast's spin-out business Versant has acquired a broadcast company called Free TV Networks and will integrate it into Fandango as it works to build out a free, ad-supported streaming TV platform.
NBC Universal's new Spin off Versant is acquiring Free TV Networks, the owner of OTA/FAST Networks 365BLK, Outlaw, DEFY, and Busted.
deadline.com/2025/12/vers...
deadline.com/2025/12/vers...
Versant Plans MS Now DTC Offering, Unveils Pair Of Acquisitions Amid Comcast Split
Versant unveiled new initiatives as it’s set to separate from parent Comcast including plans for an MS Now direct-to-consumer launch and two acquisitions.
deadline.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
NBC Universal's new Spin off Versant is acquiring Free TV Networks, the owner of OTA/FAST Networks 365BLK, Outlaw, DEFY, and Busted.
deadline.com/2025/12/vers...
deadline.com/2025/12/vers...
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The FCC is now accepting public comment on Nexstar Media Group's proposed $6 billion acquisition of rival broadcaster TEGNA, with all initial comments due by the end of the month.
FCC seeks public comment on proposed Nexstar-TEGNA merger
December 2, 2025 - The FCC has started a pleading cycle that seeks public comment on Nexstar Media Group's $6 billion acquisition of peer broadcaster TEGNA.
thedesk.net
December 3, 2025 at 12:21 AM
The FCC is now accepting public comment on Nexstar Media Group's proposed $6 billion acquisition of rival broadcaster TEGNA, with all initial comments due by the end of the month.
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Here is MeTV's new schedule effective 12/29/25. Not many changes.
December 3, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Here is MeTV's new schedule effective 12/29/25. Not many changes.
MeTV Toons just showed a Promo another one of WBD's Cable Networks with an HGTV Promo during The Real Ghostbusters.
During The Jetsons tonight MeTV Toons aired a commercial for United States Soccer Federation (USSF) on TNT and HBO Max. First time seeing a commercial for a WBD network on MeTV Toons. I'm guessing WBD probably gets some kind of discount since it aired doing a WBD show and WBD owns part of MeTV Toons
December 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
MeTV Toons just showed a Promo another one of WBD's Cable Networks with an HGTV Promo during The Real Ghostbusters.
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Also, there was no TV rating Box at the beginning of the special. Now the question is is it a good thing or a bad thing that it had so many paid advertisements. I don't remember previous years broadcasts having this many paid advertisements, but I could be wrong.
November 29, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Also, there was no TV rating Box at the beginning of the special. Now the question is is it a good thing or a bad thing that it had so many paid advertisements. I don't remember previous years broadcasts having this many paid advertisements, but I could be wrong.
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My experience with the special airing this year was largely the same as yours, as confirmed by this video I posted on my own YouTube page. youtu.be/u0F0Bnkqoas?...
The CW Continuity During Grandma Got Ran Over By a Reindeer (November 28, 2025)
YouTube video by Jason, the Cartoon Fan
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November 29, 2025 at 7:56 PM
My experience with the special airing this year was largely the same as yours, as confirmed by this video I posted on my own YouTube page. youtu.be/u0F0Bnkqoas?...
Just watched Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer on The CW. That was a lot of paid advertisements during the commercial breaks during this year's broadcast. No CW bumpers going to and from commercial break, just straight to and from a paid advertisement. ...
November 29, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Just watched Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer on The CW. That was a lot of paid advertisements during the commercial breaks during this year's broadcast. No CW bumpers going to and from commercial break, just straight to and from a paid advertisement. ...
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MeTV today said they will have an announcement on Monday, Dec 1. Four new shows are coming to the network. For being an old classic TV network, hopefully, the announcement is better than the last new show they recently added, Everybody Loves Raymond. It didn't go over good by a lot of viewers.
November 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM
MeTV today said they will have an announcement on Monday, Dec 1. Four new shows are coming to the network. For being an old classic TV network, hopefully, the announcement is better than the last new show they recently added, Everybody Loves Raymond. It didn't go over good by a lot of viewers.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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The E. W. Scripps Company has adopted a so-called "poison pill" that grants common stock owners voting power if any one shareholder accumulates more than 10 percent of its stock.
Sinclair, which is vying to acquire Scripps, currently has 9.9 percent of the company's stock.
Sinclair, which is vying to acquire Scripps, currently has 9.9 percent of the company's stock.
Scripps board adopts shareholder rights plan amid Sinclair takeover offer
The board of the E. W. Scripps Company has adopted a shareholder rights plan that is intended to insulate the broadcaster from opportunistic takeover offers from Sinclair, Inc. and other parties.
thedesk.net
November 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The E. W. Scripps Company has adopted a so-called "poison pill" that grants common stock owners voting power if any one shareholder accumulates more than 10 percent of its stock.
Sinclair, which is vying to acquire Scripps, currently has 9.9 percent of the company's stock.
Sinclair, which is vying to acquire Scripps, currently has 9.9 percent of the company's stock.
Just saw this FCC Blog Post that mentions a vote coming up related LPTV Stations that will add "regulatory clarity to put their licenses to work," but I'm not sure what this will be about. Only article I found about it is behind a paywall.
www.fcc.gov/news-events/...
www.fcc.gov/news-events/...
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Just saw this FCC Blog Post that mentions a vote coming up related LPTV Stations that will add "regulatory clarity to put their licenses to work," but I'm not sure what this will be about. Only article I found about it is behind a paywall.
www.fcc.gov/news-events/...
www.fcc.gov/news-events/...
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Local TV broadcast retransmission fees on Comcast / Xfinity are going up $10 a month in my area to whopping $48 a month. This is up from $38 this year, $32.75 in 2024, and $28.10 in 2023. Broadcasters are out of their minds at this point.
November 25, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Local TV broadcast retransmission fees on Comcast / Xfinity are going up $10 a month in my area to whopping $48 a month. This is up from $38 this year, $32.75 in 2024, and $28.10 in 2023. Broadcasters are out of their minds at this point.
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Looks like Toei’s published an English-language press release for PROJECT R.E.D., which bodes well for an English release.
(Seen on Reddit)
(Seen on Reddit)
November 24, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Looks like Toei’s published an English-language press release for PROJECT R.E.D., which bodes well for an English release.
(Seen on Reddit)
(Seen on Reddit)
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Sinclair, Inc. has made an offer to acquire the E. W. Scripps Company and its 60 local television stations, plus multicast networks like Ion, Scripps News, Court TV and Laff.
Sinclair makes unsolicited bid for E. W. Scripps
November 24, 2025 - Scripps has made an unsolicited offer to acquire all outstanding share of Scripps as part of an effort to merge with the company.
thedesk.net
November 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Sinclair, Inc. has made an offer to acquire the E. W. Scripps Company and its 60 local television stations, plus multicast networks like Ion, Scripps News, Court TV and Laff.
MovieSphere Gold along with Lionsgate's MovieSphere Fast Channels are now going to be Nielsen rated.
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tvnewscheck.com/business/art...
November 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
MovieSphere Gold along with Lionsgate's MovieSphere Fast Channels are now going to be Nielsen rated.
tvnewscheck.com/business/art...
tvnewscheck.com/business/art...
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They did it! MeTV Toons aired the banned Mighty Mouse episode!
November 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
They did it! MeTV Toons aired the banned Mighty Mouse episode!
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Check out my latest video: How to File on the FCC's ATSC 3.0 TV Encryption Docket !
How to File on the FCC's ATSC 3.0 TV Encryption Docket !
See more on this topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS9q6wFS_ho&list=PLCZHp4d1HnItSSUpA-DskfKKKrQ_LQYwP - The Federal Register has published the ATSC 3.0...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Check out my latest video: How to File on the FCC's ATSC 3.0 TV Encryption Docket !
The FCC Public Comments Period for the "FIFTH FNPRM OF NEXT GEN TV PROCEEDING" starts today and will end on January 20, 2026.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The FCC Public Comments Period for the "FIFTH FNPRM OF NEXT GEN TV PROCEEDING" starts today and will end on January 20, 2026.
docs.fcc.gov/public/attac...
docs.fcc.gov/public/attac...
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'Stargate' TV Series Ordered By Amazon From Martin Gero
‘Stargate’ TV Series From Martin Gero Based On Sci-Fi Franchise Ordered By Amazon
Amazon MGM Studios has given a series order to Stargate, based on the iconic sci-fi franchise, from Stargate veteran Martin Gero.
deadline.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:12 AM
'Stargate' TV Series Ordered By Amazon From Martin Gero