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Sarah McBride
Hollywood Studios Seek Control Over Delivering Movies to Homes
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 12, 2008 - 8:15amHoping to persuade federal regulators to close a piracy loophole, Hollywood studios are dangling the prospect of allowing consumers to watch newly released movies at home. In exchange, the studios want new rights to block video from being sent over the cables that many consumers currently use to connect their televisions to their cable boxes.
Slowdown Generates Static for XM, Sirius
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 3, 2008 - 7:48amWhile XM Satellite Radio Holdings and Sirius Satellite Radio await final regulatory approval of their proposed merger, the already difficult task of persuading consumers to pay for premium radio service could be growing tougher.
Clear Channel Suitors, Banks Reach a Deal
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 14, 2008 - 7:30amClear Channel's suitors and the banks financing the privatization of the radio and outdoor-advertising company reached an agreement late Tuesday, allowing the troubled deal to go forward 18 months after it was originally struck.
