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The video covers various significant developments in the broadcast and streaming industry. Plex is taking stringent actions against piracy to ensure a safe environment for its advertising deals, while Bally Sports is facing substantial financial challenges that could impact its TV rights deals with several NBA and NHL teams. Warner Bros Discovery plans to sell or shut down AT&T SportsNet, with sales and rebrandings already in motion. Paramount Plus offers a promotional discount, and Vizio Smart TVs now support Disney apps. LG has launched a new ad-supported streaming service, LG Channels 3.0. A Nielsen report indicates a trend towards free ad-supported streaming services becoming mainstream, surpassing some paid subscriptions. Viewers are invited to share their experiences with these services and stay updated on news from corecarsnews.com.
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In this segment, the host discusses several major stories in the core cutting world. First, Plex is intensifying its efforts to crack down on piracy, targeting users with large amounts of pirated content hosted on external servers. This move aims to maintain a safe and legal environment for advertising deals. Second, Bally Sports faces a significant financial challenge needing to pay $560 million to retain TV rights for 14 NBA teams, or risk losing them. They have already paid the New Orleans Pelicans, with upcoming payment deadlines for other teams soon. This situation follows a previous decision where Bally Sports dropped TV rights for two MLB teams due to financial considerations.
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In this segment of the video, the discussion centers around the contingency plans of NBA and NHL teams regarding their broadcast contracts with Bally Sports. NBA and NHL have backup plans if Bally Sports fails to make payments. The favorable contract with Bally Sports means transitioning would take time, despite Bally Sports claiming the contract has led to their bankruptcy. The topic then shifts to Warner Bros Discovery planning to sell or shut down AT&T SportsNet. Key actions include the sale of AT&T SportsNet Southwest to the Astros and Rockets, renaming it Space City, and the closure of the Rocky Mountain network with teams moving to other broadcasters. Furthermore, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh will be sold to the Fenway Group, and Root Sports Northwest remains unaffected. Lastly, Disney Plus removed its GroupWatch feature, initially launched in 2020 for synchronized streaming, with no public statement from Disney but a confirmation of discontinuation privately.
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In this part of the video, the host announces several key developments in streaming services. Paramount Plus is offering a limited-time deal of 50% off annual subscriptions. Vizio Smart TVs now include Disney+, ESPN, and other Disney apps. LG is launching LG Channels 3.0, a free ad-supported streaming service with over 300 live channels, available through various platforms. Additionally, Nielsen’s latest report highlights that free ad-supported services like Tubi, Pluto TV, and the Roku Channel have become the fourth largest streaming service by viewership, indicating a shift from paid subscriptions to free options among consumers.
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In this part of the video, the speaker encourages viewers to share their experiences with free streaming services like Pluto TV by leaving comments about their usage patterns and if they have been using these services more frequently or cutting back. They remind viewers to check corecarsnews.com for full coverage of the day’s announcements and information about an upcoming Amazon press event for new core cutting devices. The host signs off by expressing appreciation for the viewers’ support and wishing them well.