Local broadcasters say the marketplace is still "choppy." Scripps said weakness in the direct-response, performance brands due to "inflationary pressure and higher fuel costs have created some hesitation in the marketplace."

AMC Theatres is trying to find another way - using its big video screens and theaters when it is not using them for movies. How about live concert-like content performances?

Turner was a key figure in and owner of the budding cable TV network business, giving modern TV business of the time some necessary high-profile spin.

TV still needs to up its game, despite what is still significant brand reach. Nielsen says a recent pilot co-viewing program shows some key results for February.

Netflix is giving "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" a regular 49- to-54-day exclusive theatrical window for its debut next year in February.

Why this deal? Video subscriptions, which have been declining for nearly 15 years - and helping to bolster a weakening, declining broadband business.

This comes as the FCC makes an unprecedented move to do an early broadcast license review of eight ABC-owned television stations.

Roku's Howdy platform costs $2.99 a month for ad-free movies and TV shows. Antenna says Howdy has steadily grown to reach one million subscribers.

One might guess under a new Disney leadership, the company is a bit more battle-tested. Kimmel has continued, with his political satire.

Multitasking - watching two video screens at the same time, or different types of video content - is taking on a different look, especially for young consumers. YouTube is on one of those screens.