Apple has teamed with IMAX to broadcast five Formula 1 races across 50 U.S. IMAX theatres, extending its five‑year exclusive F1 rights on Apple TV+. In the United Kingdom, more than half of YouTube’s audience now watches the service on television sets, pushing the platform to the fourth‑most‑viewed navigation site. The shift underscores YouTube’s convergence of mobile, web and connected‑TV experiences. Meanwhile, Stephen Colbert streamed a blocked CBS interview on YouTube, highlighting the platform’s role as an alternative distribution channel.

YouTube TV is launching three lower‑priced "skinny" bundles that focus on sports, news, and entertainment, all priced below its $83 base tier. The move targets cord‑cutters and cord‑nevers while testing whether existing subscribers will downgrade. AMC reported that its domestic...

The NFL finalized a partnership with ESPN, taking a 10% equity stake in the network while surrendering NFL Network, RedZone, and fantasy assets. The league is now poised to renegotiate its broader media contracts, signaling potential shifts in rights fees....

The National Football League has closed a deal to acquire a 10% ownership stake in ESPN, trading its NFL Network, NFL RedZone and fantasy assets for the stake. The agreement marks a significant shift in the league’s media strategy as...