Television
Streaming, networks, series launches, and TV-industry coverage.
Netflix Is Exploring Live TV and Bundles as It Struggles to Keep Viewers Hooked
The Wall Street Journal reports that Netflix executives have discussed adding live TV channels and third-party streaming bundles inside the Netflix app, a sign the company is moving further toward television-style aggregation to protect viewing time and ad growth.
BBC and Channel 4 enter streaming partnership talks
BBC director-general Matt Brittin said the corporation has discussed a streaming partnership with Channel 4, including a model that could put Channel 4 content on BBC iPlayer while preserving Channel 4’s ad-funded setup.
Australia's ACCC sues Amazon over Prime Video ad terms
Australia’s consumer watchdog has filed Federal Court action against Amazon, alleging Prime contract terms let the company add advertising to Prime Video and charge subscribers more to avoid ads.
ABC urges viewers to support network as FCC probes The View and station licenses
ABC has launched a viewer campaign defending The View and its owned stations as the FCC examines the show’s news exemption and advances early license review.
FCC opens public comment period on ABC license renewals
The FCC has opened a public comment and petition period on ABC-owned stations’ early license-renewal review, extending a fight that began with an order to accelerate the filings and now includes a separate equal-time inquiry into The View.
Seth Meyers brings a little late-night anxiety to NBC upfront
Seth Meyers turned NBCUniversal’s 2026 upfront presentation into a pointed late-night set, with jokes aimed at FCC scrutiny of broadcast TV and the recent CBS-Paramount settlement fallout.
Andy Cohen is taking Watch What Happens Live on the road to Charleston
Bravo is moving Watch What Happens Live out of the Clubhouse for four tapings in Charleston, South Carolina, this October. The shows are tied to Bravo Fan Fest, which is set for October 24, with ticket sales expected to begin June 12.
Jimmy Fallon’s Wordle game show gets series order at NBC
NBC has ordered a Wordle-based game show to series, moving the project from earlier pilot reports to a full launch. Savannah Guthrie will host and Jimmy Fallon is attached as executive producer, with production expected to begin this summer for a 2027 premiere.
ESPN to exclusively televise 2026 NBA G League Finals starting April 8
ESPN says it will exclusively televise the 2026 NBA G League Finals beginning April 8, with Game 1 airing on ESPNEWS at 7:30 p.m. ET.
NDTV Profit launches 'India Business Report' at 9 p.m. with Gaurie Dwivedi
NDTV Profit has launched a new 9 p.m. business programme, India Business Report, with industry coverage saying it premiered on April 6 and is anchored by Gaurie Dwivedi.