NBCUniversal Media Chairman Matt Strauss announced that Peacock, the 6-year-old streaming service, is expected to turn a profit in the current quarter (Q2). Strauss called this a significant milestone for the company and its team.

CNN has appointed Anna Frost, a former CNN alum and top marketing executive at NBCUniversal’s Peacock, as its new head of marketing for CNN Worldwide, overseeing consolidated brand and growth marketing groups.

The 2026 Upfronts in New York, a three-day event where media and tech companies pitched to advertisers, saw strong performances from Disney and Netflix, while NBCUniversal reportedly struggled.

NBCUniversal's streaming service, Peacock, is licensing 10 micro dramas from ReelShort, further embracing short-form content in Hollywood's evolving entertainment landscape.

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Bravo has announced that BravoCon will return in Fall 2027, and a one-day Bravo Fan Fest will be held in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2026. These events were revealed during NBCUniversal's Upfront presentation, with Andy Cohen sharing the news.

Telemundo and the U.S. Soccer Federation have extended their Spanish-language media rights partnership until 2030. This deal continues NBCUniversal's valuable relationship with U.S. Soccer, which began in 2023.

The BBC and NBCUniversal have named UK companies Expectation and Plegazoid as the successful candidates in a highly competitive process to develop an upcoming unscripted entertainment show.

NBCUniversal has publicly stated that Nielsen's use of inaccurate metrics is causing media companies to be undervalued.

Comcast has promoted Vicki Williams to the newly created position of chief human resources officer, where she will lead HR teams across the company's entire media and cable businesses, in addition to her current role as head of HR at NBCUniversal.

High-profile executives from companies like Netflix, Paramount, NBCUniversal, Lionsgate, FilmNation, and MrBeast are slated to speak at the Association of Film Commissioners International’s annual event, rebranded as the AFCI Studio Summit, in Los Angeles this week.

As NBCUniversal readies virtual Andy Cohen to guide people through personalized versions of the Bravoverse, the longtime network stalwart and host/EP of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen,…

"Access Hollywood" is being canceled by NBCUniversal as part of a company's broader plan to roll back on syndicated programming, marking the end of an era for daytime television.

NBCUniversal is taking a bigger step into AI with the rollout of a virtual Andy Cohen guiding viewers through their own personalized “Bravoverse.” The move follows a similar effort to mobilize a…

Nova has announced an exclusive, multi-year agreement with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution for first-run pay window rights to NBCUniversal films and TV series in Greece and Cyprus.

Even before spinning off from Comcast earlier this year, Versant Media has asserted its plan to be far more than merely a repository for former NBCUniversal cable TV networks.

Reality zvijezda Emile Kotze, poznat po emisiji "Below Deck", tuži NBCUniversal za 633 milijuna dolara zbog optužbi za seksualno uznemiravanje na setu emisije.

“The stats are fantastic,” enthused Comcast CEO Mike Cavanagh Tuesday on the NBCUniversal parent’s massive February sports push with Super Bowl LX, the Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games and the 2026…

NBCUniversal’s vp of unscripted production Joshua Brown breaks down the standout pieces of Potomac’s 10th season, including Wendy Osefo’s arrest, Karen Huger’s release from jail and Angel Massie's…

NBCUniversal has promoted Emily Orozco to correspondent for Access Hollywood, based in the entertainment news program’s New York City bureau.

NBCUniversal’s coverage averaged more than 23 million viewers, and Peacock had its best month ever.

NBCUniversal Entertainment chairman Dame Donna Langley teased a potential Mamma Mia threequel this afternoon at the BAFTA Film Awards, where she is set to receive the BAFTA Fellowship Award, the arts charity’s highest accolade.  “Yes, I’m going to say right now that there will be a Mamma Mia 3,” Langley told Deadline on the BAFTA […]

NBCUniversal emphasizes the broad value of premium video content as social marketing continues to gain prominence in the advertising landscape.

NBCUniversal has released its first mobile game with Wolf Games, 'Law and Order: Clue Hunter,' which is now available on the Peacock mobile app and offers fans a new way to engage with the franchise.

Variety and NBCUniversal have announced a partnership for a cross-platform content initiative to celebrate NBC's yearlong 100th anniversary, featuring a recurring series of editorial and branded content.

NBCUniversal announced that a TV series based on the successful 'Fast & Furious' franchise is being developed for its Peacock streaming service, with actor Vin Diesel making an announcement ahead of the 11th film.

Comedian Seth Meyers delivered jokes targeting Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison and Paramount during NBCUniversal's annual presentation to advertisers.

At NBCUniversal’s upfront on May 11, as has become typical for this time of year, Bravo flooded the zone.

Under a new agreement between NBCUniversal and Roku, Peacock's ad-free tier, Premium Plus, will soon be available as part of Roku Premium Subscriptions.

The Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, significantly boosted NBCUniversal and Versant, propelling them ahead of YouTube in Nielsen’s Media Distributor Gauge report for February viewing.

Fox’s ad-supported streamer Tubi has significantly boosted its Canadian on-demand library by acquiring more than 600 movies and TV shows from major content providers including Disney, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Sam Semon, Head of International Business Affairs for Amazon MGM Studios and a former executive at NBCUniversal and Gaumont Television, died March 17 after battling an undisclosed illness. He was 60. His family confirmed the news on social media, writing in part: “He fought valiantly and with unwavering faith to the very end. We admire […]

Shorter seasons have reshaped the television landscape, controversially so. A trio of NBCUniversal development executives has mixed opinions.

NBCUniversal is pulling the plug on original production for first-run syndication, a decision that brings the curtain down on “Access Hollywood” and “Access Hollywood Live” as well as talk shows…

The service workers were laid off on Monday after the entertainment company allegedly canceled deals with a facilities subcontractor at three locations.

NBCUniversal is planning to lay off dozens of employees following the shutdown of Showmax, an African streaming service it jointly operated with Canal+. The layoffs are a direct consequence of the streaming platform's closure.

Emile Kotze, a former participant in the popular reality show 'Below Deck', has filed a lawsuit against media company NBCUniversal seeking $633 million, claiming he was exposed during the show's filming...

Fremantle has appointed Ben Crompton as its new global head of entertainment. The Brit will take up the senior leadership role later this month and will report directly to global CEO Jennifer Mullin.

Versant, an NBCUniversal cable spinoff, says MS NOW is growing as its stock falls about 27% in 2026 The US’s biggest liberal-leaning network, MS NOW, has seen double-digit viewership gains since rebranding from MSNBC, the company’s CEO claimed on Tuesday. “Since the rebrand to MS NOW in the fourth quarter, that momentum has not only held, it has accelerated with double-digit growth in total viewers since November,” said Mark Lazarus, CEO of MS NOW parent company Versant. Continue reading...

Hello Crawlers: The “Dungeon Crawler Carl” TV series announced in August 2024 is alive and well at NBCUniversal and Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door Productions, according to author Matt Dinniman, who has already read the first few scripts for the project. “Right now, we’re at the point where Chris Yost, who’s writing the show, has written […]

Amazon's AWS Elemental Inference will provide entertainment companies with new AI-powered vertical video technology, allowing real-time conversion of live content into vertical video.

The NBCU Entertainment chair and the first British woman to run a major Hollywood studio received the BAFTA Fellowship, the British Academy's highest honor, in London on Sunday.

EXCLUSIVE: Surrounded by an array of superstar thespians, Charles Finch welcomed an array of stars and Hollywood’s mightiest studio chiefs to a “dysfunctional evening” also known as the annual pre- BAFTA Party hosted by Finch himself and the very nice people from Chanel. With Dame Donna Langley, chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment and Michael De Luca, […]

Novacinema will premiere NBCUniversal's timely documentary 'The AI Doc: Or How I became an Apocaloptimist' on Monday, June 1st, offering subscribers an insightful look into artificial intelligence.

NBCUniversal Launch has announced its annual Unscripted Pitch Accelerator program, an initiative designed to discover the company's next hit unscripted franchises.

Versant Media reported a decline in profit for its first fiscal quarter, attributed to erosion in its TV operations and increased corporate costs following its spin-off from NBCUniversal. Despite this, some direct-to-consumer businesses showed strength.

Nine major TV companies, including A+E Global Media, AMC Global Media, Fox, and NBCUniversal, have partnered with Open AP to standardize how commercials are tied to business results.

The WNBA's media rights deal has reportedly grown to over $3 billion in value, following new agreements with major companies such as Disney, Amazon, and NBCUniversal.

Hosts from MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' and CNBC's 'Squawk Box' appeared on stage at the NBCUniversal upfront event to advocate for the impact of Versant Media's programming, a presence that was once routine but now holds renewed significance.

Bravo has renewed 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' for a second season and ordered 'Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas,' among other reality slate renewals. These announcements were made during NBCUniversal's upfront presentation, confirming over 500 hours of original programming for the year.

Pearlena Igbokwe, Chairman of NBCUniversal, discussed the company's strategic focus areas on Variety's "Strictly Business" podcast, including the return of pilots and optimizing broadcast and streaming platforms.

After significant losses, NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock is projected to potentially turn a profit in the upcoming quarter, marking a long-awaited milestone.

SeriesFest announced additional programming for its 2026 lineup, including a screening of Netflix’s 'Lord of the Flies,' an innovation talk with NBCUniversal Entertainment's chief business officer, and a panel with NBC drama writers.

A delayed release of February's Nielsen summary, due to a dispute over methodology changes, confirmed that the Olympics were highly successful for NBCUniversal and Versant.

NBCUniversal Entertainment chair Donna Langley and tech activist and founder Tracy Chou are among the special honorees at this year’s Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards.

NBCUniversal's studio unit saw its bottom line drop, driven by a bigger slate, Disney stayed atop the global box office. Plus, a look at Netflix and its optimism post-WBD auction.

Ina Garten's shepherd's pie with a photo of the chef. Erin McDowell/Business Insider; Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images I tried Ina Garten's easy shepherd's pie recipe. The…

Η Nova ανακοινώνει την επίτευξη αποκλειστικής, πολυετούς συμφωνίας με την NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution για τα δικαιώματα πρώτης προβολής (first-run pay window) στην Ελλάδα και την Κύπρο για…

NBCUniversal Media Group has upped Gus O’Brien to President, International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer, as current incumbent Ken Bettsteller moves to an advisory role.

EMILE Kotze, nekadašnji sudionik reality showa "Below Deck", tuži medijsku kuću NBCUniversal za 633 milijuna dolara.

Fremantle has hired NBCUniversal’s Ben Crompton as the replacement for the outgoing Andrew Llinares.

Net income at newly public Versant fell 31% in 2025, as the company saw revenue from advertising and distribution tumble, underscoring the NBCUniversal spin-off’s new mission to increase business not…

Jimmy Donaldson — better known as Mr. Beast — is the biggest personality on the internet. His former manager says platforms like YouTube and TikTok are working to prevent another star breaking through in the same way. : Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Being famous on social media used to be a novelty. Now it can be a real career. Manager Reed Duchscher, best-known for working with MrBeast, helps people generate fame and money on the internet. Here's how he sees the social media e...

It appears NBCUniversal gets the gold for its presentation of the Milan Cortina Olympics, which were the most-watched Winter Games in more than a decade. From Opening through Closing ceremony, this ye

Dame Donna Langley, NBCUniversal Entertainment’s chairman, has been awarded BAFTA’s highest accolade. The first British woman to run a major Hollywood studio, Langley was today handed a Fellowship pri

NBCUniversal has filed a lawsuit against Group Black, alleging breach of contract and seeking nearly $36 million in damages.