Comcast Gears Up to Persuade Regulators

The companies filed documents in support of the plan, which has faced opposition and will be the subject of a Senate hearing this week.



Oxygen Shifts Focus to Millennial Viewers

The channel announced plans to appeal more to a younger generation with series that reflect multiculturalism.



A Makeover at Universal Studios Hollywood Aims at Disney

After years of semi-neglect by previous owners, the California theme park is getting a $1.6 billion overhaul as Comcast tries to broaden its appeal.



A Makeover of Universal Studios Hollywood Aims to Catch Up to Disney

After years of semi-neglect by previous owners, the California theme park is getting a $1.6 billion overhaul as Comcast tries to broaden its appeal.



DealBook: Comcast Shares Are Down, but Time Warner Cable Deal Is Still Safe

Since Comcast announced its deal for Time Warner Cable, its shares have fallen about 10 percent, meaning Time Warner Cable investors are receiving about $140 a share instead of nearly $159.



Internet Choice Will Be Crucial Battlefield in Big Cable Merger

Comcast’s position that there will be no diminution of cable TV competition in its proposed takeover of Time Warner may be beside the point as Wednesday’s Senate hearing approaches.



The Media Equation: Questions for Comcast as It Looks to Grow

As the company prepares to defend its proposed merger with Time Warner Cable at a Senate hearing this week, some obvious questions require answers.



Vox Takes Melding of Journalism and Technology to a New Level

The new site, led by Ezra Klein, the founder of Wonkblog, features a next-generation content management tool that greatly enhances digital storytelling.



With Fire TV, Amazon Seeks a Beachhead in the Living Room

The company’s new device, called Amazon Fire TV, will marry its video library with content from other providers.

    



WWE Network Is Loud Introduction to the Video Streaming Ring

World Wrestling Entertainment has positioned itself on the cutting edge of Internet television with its new subscription-only streaming video service.

    



The Media Equation: In Media Moguls’ Rarefied Realm, It’s Like Father, Like Son

Even a cursory look at the media landscape suggests Rupert Murdoch is far from an outlier in wanting to see a property he built with his bare-knuckled hands land on his progeny.

    



Charter Challenges Comcast-Time Warner Cable Deal

In a proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Charter said the risk of regulatory rejection of the merger made it in the interest of Time Warner Cable shareholders to turn down the deal.

    



Common Sense: A Vision Beyond Cable for Comcast After Merger

If its acquisition of Time Warner Cable is approved, Comcast will become much more than a regional cable company, says its chief executive, Brian Roberts.

    



Advertising: At Big on Mars, Trying to Get a Handle on Tomorrow’s Tech

Digitaria is starting a unit devoted to mobile technology in another example of efforts on Madison Avenue to keep up with the fast-changing landscape.

    



At Upfronts, E! Network Again Promises Its First Scripted Series

“The Royals,” set in modern-day Britain with a fictional royal family, has been introduced to advertisers before. Now the plan is for a debut in 2015.

    

DealBook: $80 Million for 6 Weeks for Cable Chief

Rob Marcus, who became chief executive of Time Warner Cable in January, will receive nearly $80 million if the deal to sell the company to Comcast closes.

    



Netflix Chief Alters View on Net Neutrality

Reed Hastings said that once Netflix agreed to pay Comcast for a better connection, Netflix customers no longer experienced delays streaming video.

    



Advertising: NBCUniversal to Combine ‘Upfront’ Presentations for Its Cable Channels

For the big television industry event called upfront week, NBCUniversal will borrow a page from the playbook of its parent, Comcast, and bundle together its cable channels.

    

Top Official Can’t Rule on Cable Merger

The Justice Department official, William Baer, represented NBCUniversal during its takeover by Comcast and is therefore forbidden from considering the merger.

    



Deal Between Dish and Disney Seen as a Win for Both

The long-term agreement ends fighting over a controversial ad-skipping feature and includes advances in how digital television rights are handled.