Corkillers 526 - Great Idea! No.
Comcast’s decision to spin off its cable networks as SpinCo marks a major restructuring aimed at safeguarding its core businesses while exploring new media opportunities. Meanwhile, Disney, Roku, and others shake up the streaming landscape with creative broadcasts, platform integrations, and evolving content strategies.
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Supply Run
Comcast is spinning off its cable networks and digital properties into a new company called “SpinCo,” expected to launch by the end of 2024. SpinCo will house CNBC, MSNBC, E!, SYFY, and digital platforms like Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. Comcast retains NBC, Peacock, and its broadband business, while SpinCo explores opportunities to acquire castoff networks and digital assets. The spin-off shields Comcast from potential losses and positions SpinCo for future growth, possibly reintegrating it into Comcast if successful.
• Deadline
• Variety
Search Party
Disney’s NBA-themed “Dunk the Halls” broadcast transforms Madison Square Garden into a Disney-themed wonderland, featuring animated characters and live commentary on Christmas Day. Meanwhile, Google TV reveals Shogun as its most-watched show of 2024, Moving shifts to Disney+ for its second season, and Fox renews its Hulu deal to stream shows like The Simpsons. Additionally, Yellowjackets Season 3 lands on Paramount+ with Showtime in February.
• Engadget
• Deadline
• Variety
• Deadline
Buried Treasure
Brian recommends revisiting Lower Decks for light-hearted sci-fi humor and catching up on What We Do In the Shadows. Tom echoes the latter recommendation as a must-watch spooky comedy series.
Scanning the Horizon
The Roku Channel integrates into Google TV with new tabs to enhance discovery and access to its FAST channels. Tubi introduces “Scenes,” a short-form video feature, to improve content engagement. Meanwhile, a potential DirecTV-Dish merger collapses due to opposition from bondholders, and Sling TV raises subscription prices in December. Plex previews a mobile app redesign, and data reveals Netflix’s global challenges in streaming the Tyson-Paul fight.