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Byron Allen Acquires BuzzFeed, Eyes Starz for Streaming Expansion
Media mogul Byron Allen has acquired BuzzFeed and announced plans to transform it into a premier global free streaming service. He is also reportedly interested in purchasing Starz to further expand his media empire.
14 May, 15:33 — 14 May, 21:48
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varietyMostly Factual12d ago
Byron Allen on How He Plans to Use BuzzFeed to Create a ‘Premier Global Free Streaming Service,’ What It Means to Be Taking Over Colbert’s CBS Time Slot and Why He Wants to Buy Starz
With two recent deals, Byron Allen has elevated his profile in both late-night TV and the digital media space. He’s about to take control of struggling media company BuzzFeed, and next week he is getting the the CBS time slot that is being vacated this month by “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” after the […]
By Todd Spangler
Read full article →hollywood-reporterMostly Factual12d ago
Byron Allen Bought BuzzFeed. He Wants Starz Next
The mogul went to the bargain bin to snap up a Millennial media brand. That's just one part of his plan.
By Erik Hayden
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First report: hollywood-reporter · 14 May, 15:33|Full coverage: 2 · 6h|Window: 6h
