Los Angeles Times

Behind Comcast’s big TV deal: a bleak picture for once mighty cable industry

When Comcast swallowed NBC and Universal Studios 14 years ago, the sibling cable channels USA Network, Bravo and CNBC were considered diamonds in the rough. USA Network had gained traction with ...
TV Technology

Comcast Explores Spinoff of Cable Networks

Spun-off assets would not include Peacock or NBC, though Comcast’s president said it would consider ‘partnerships in streaming’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
The Hollywood Reporter

All Bets Are Off for MSNBC, CNBC and Bravo: Behind the TV Spinoff That Will Shake Up Cable

Comcast's $7 billion deal comes with a slew of uncertainties that involve news, sports, entertainment and the cable business writ large. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor The Sunday before Election Day ...
AOL

Comcast doesn't want its cable TV networks anymore

Cable networks used to be incredibly valuable. But in the streaming and cord-cutting era, they're in decline. That's why Comcast is ditching almost all its cable networks into a new stand-alone ...
TheWrap

How Comcast’s Cable Spinoff Could Fuel Media Consolidation | Analysis

Note: This story, originally published Nov. 5, was updated on Nov. 20 to reflect Comcast’s formal plans to spin off its cable networks. Comcast is cutting the cord on its cable network ...