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nytimes.com - 24 days ago

Comcast Said to Be Close to Controlling NBC Universal

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General Electric and the cable giant Comcast have moved closer to a deal giving control of NBC Universal to Comcast, and a formal announcement could be made sometime next week, people briefed on the talks said Sunday. After a series of meetings last week, the two companies reached a tentative ...

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variety.com - 22 days ago

Comcast quarterly profits rise 22%

— variety.com — TV News: Cabler sees signs economy is stabilizing -- Comcast Corp. reported a 22% increase in third-quarter... earnings Wednesday after stepping up promotions on its bundled video, phone and Internet plans. Comcast quarterly profits rise 22%

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businessinsider.com - 23 days ago

Comcast Should Buy Netflix Instead Of NBC (CMCSA, NFLX, GE)

— businessinsider.com — Many big service providers make all their money from the connection they sell you -- it's what... you pay for, where their near-monopoly makes it hard for you to switch, and what is so costly for competitors to replicate. Comcast delivers cable TV to ... Comcast Should Buy Netflix Instead Of NBC (CMCSA, NFLX, GE)

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tvsquad.com - 23 days ago

Comcast may own NBC soon

— tvsquad.com — According to the New York Times, Comcast is set to own NBC Universal and all channels that... are part of it as early as next week. This could change the entire television landscape and pretty much give us less of a selection in terms of entertainment. The rumor is that Comcast is going to keep ... Comcast may own NBC soon

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RT @ckinfinite: If Comcast takes NBC, you can kiss Hulu goodbye. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/02/business/media/02nbc.html 17 days ago

This is the worst news I've heard about the results of our failed economy: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/02/business/media/02nbc.html 23 days ago

Looks like Comcast should be able to close the deal to buy NBC-Universal http://bit.ly/r3Ihz 23 days ago

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Speed Read for Monday, November 2
Media Decoder — Highlights from media coverage in today’s New York Times: 1. Comcast inches closer to a deal for NBC Universal . 2. “Southland” is moving to TN T, another sign of the growing influence of cable. 3. “Charge for web access? I quit !” 4. The Obama administration and news organizations r each a tentative deal on protections for journalists and their sources. 5. The Evening Standard wins the free newspaper war in London. 6. The family of a folk singer killed by coyotes makes an unusual request . 7. Embarrassed by ...

Scandal and Death Spell Showbiz Success for Letterman and Michael Jackson [Trade Round-up]
Gawker — ... ] • The NBC/Universal drama is on the brink of resolution. Comcast is said to have reached a tentative agreement to buy the studio and network, with an announcement expected at any time. [ NY Times ] • ...

Scandal and Death Spell Showbiz Success for Letterman and Michael Jackson
Gawker: defamer — ... • The NBC/Universal drama is on the brink of resolution. Comcast is said to have reached a tentative agreement to buy the studio and network, with an announcement expected at any time. [NY Times] ...

Comcast Getting Closer to NBCU Deal
mediabistro.com: TVNewser — ... The NY Times reports that Comcast is getting closer to a deal with GE for control of NBC Universal. According to individuals that have been briefed on the discussions, the deal could be reached as early as next week: ...