cable television
Americannoun
noun
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The 12 states have alleged the deal is illegal because it will give Paramount too much power over theatrical movie distribution and cable television programming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The internet and cable television provider has lost thousands of customers in recent years as it faces stiff competition offering broadband internet packages.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
The lawsuit alleges antitrust violations in three markets where the two companies currently compete: wide-release films, potential blockbuster movies and cable television, where the combined entity would own more than 50 cable channels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Bonta said the the $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros. by Paramount would leave the resulting company with control of nearly a third of all movie production and cable television programming in the United States.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
So, right then and there, she walked onstage, pretending to read a bill from the cable television company.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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