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Discovery Communications to Launch New Multimedia, Multi-Year Sci...

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring its commitment to leading in science-related programming and education, and answering President Obama's call to action to encourage

Let the Speculation Begin

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:39 GMT

The Consumer Satellite Industry through the eyes of WWW.SatelliteGuys.US Founder Scott Greczkowski

DirecTV's Malone Plays 'Name My Exit Plan' (at The Wall Street Jo...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:25:37 GMT

Talk about a guy who is willing to deal. DirecTV Group's John Malone says he isn't ruling out a takeover by AT&T or Verizon Communications.

Malone Won't Rule Out DirecTV Takeover (at TheStreet.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:53:51 GMT

DirecTV Chairman John Malone hasn't ruled out the possibility of a takeover of his company by AT&T or Verizon, a report says.. Check out TheStreet for the latest stock market news and financial investment headlines.

UPDATE - Malone: DirecTV would be "compatible" with a telco (at R...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:03:06 GMT

* Malone says DirecTV would like wireless broadband * DirecTV would like deepen relationship with telcos * DirecTV split-off from Liberty Media is completed * Highly unlikely Liberty buys MGM *

Malone Won't Rule Out Phone Deal for DirecTV (at The New York Tim...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:26:05 GMT

John C. Malone, the chairman of the DirecTV Group, is not ruling out a possible takeover of his company by ATT or Verizon Communications, saying they would probably have closer ties to DirecTV as they develop packages of phone and television service.

Shareholders Approve Liberty Entertainment Spin-Off

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:49:38 GMT

The long-awaited spin-off of Liberty Entertainment was approved by shareholders in a 30-minute special meeting in New York Thursday, paving the way for a consolidation of its 57% interest in DirecTV Group and the separation of its Starz Entertainment business into its own stock.

Malone To Telcos: Go Ahead, Bid For DirecTV (at Barrons.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:45:24 GMT

Liberty Media (LINTA) Chairman John Malone today effectively invited Verizon (VZ) and ATT (T) to make an offer for DirecTV (DTV), the satellite broadcasting he controls.Speaking at a special meeting where holders approved a plan to combine DTV with Malones Liberty Entertainment unit,

Liberty Media shareholders OK DirecTV spinoff

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:59:53 GMT

Shareholders of El Segundo, Calif.-based DirecTV also voted Thursday in New York City on merging their equity stake with Liberty Media's. Results of that vote were not yet available.

Liberty Ent., DirecTV Group merger approved

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:14:00 GMT

Shareholders of Liberty Entertainment and DirecTV on Thursday approved the split-off of the Liberty Media business and its merger with satellite TV giant DirecTV Group, which Liberty Media has also controlled.

DirecTV taps Pepsi exec White as new CEO

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:11:00 GMT

The DirecTV Group Inc. has announced that PepsiCo executive Michael White will take over as the company's president and chief executive officer on Jan. 1, 2010. White will also serve as a director, and has already joined the board.

Michael White to top DirecTV

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:24:35 GMT

DirecTV taps Pepsi exec Michael White as its new president and CEO..TV News, news from the entertainment source: Variety.Michael White to top DirecTV.

DirecTV exclusive Sunday Ticket is 'in the consumers' best intere...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:46:00 GMT

You love the NFL's exclusive DirecTV deal for Sunday Ticket right? New York Giants chairman and co-owner Steve Tisch says you do, as it is

DirecTV exclusive Sunday Ticket is "in the consumers' best intere...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:46:00 GMT

Filed under: Satellite, Sports

5 Stocks That Just Won't Quit (at Motley Fool)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:55:12 GMT

In my weekly Fool column "Get Ready for the Fall," I run Nasdaq.com's 52-week highs list through the "wisdom of crowds" meter we call Motley Fool CAPS. The result: a list of stocks that have flown so high, investors are starting to get nervous about that whole "gravity" thing.

DirecTV Comes Through with Free Cash Flow - Prior Worries Recede

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:35:48 GMT

Steve Birenberg submits:

DirecTV adds 136,000 subscribers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:44:31 GMT

Satellite TV provider DirecTV reported amid its third quarter earnings that it had added 136,000 TV subscribers during the quarter. The growth, however, was tempered by the ongoing perception that... Read more

DirecTV Q3 profit up but churn rises

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

DirecTV Group Inc.'s third-quarter profit inched higher, but more customers cancelled their service in a sign that the satellite TV provider may no longer be above the video fray. The El Segundo, Calif.

John Malone Deals Himself Out At DirecTV

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:12:34 GMT

Sometimes even a wheeler-dealer like John Malone outsmarts himself. That’s seems to be the situation at DirectTV. (DTV), where the razor sharp media baron seems to have dealt himself out of installing his own choice as CEO of the...

DirecTV uses only living people in new spot

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:03:20 GMT

This "Wayne's World 2" spot stars Dana Carvey and Kim Basinger, neither of whom perished years ago from drug abuse.

Buster Design Rebrands DirecTV Pay Per View Movie Service, By Lau...

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:22:54 GMT

Los Angeles, CA, October 13, 2009– Buster Design, the motion graphics and animation division of award winning marketing and production agency Stun Creative, has rebranded DirecTV’s pay-per-view movie service, ...

Slingbox Pro and DirecTV (D10 Receiver) changing channels

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:18:56 GMT

Please help. I just installed my Slingbox-Pro that I got from craigslist. It works fine and all after installation. My setup is: Slingbox Pro SB200-100 DirecTV satellite with D10 receiver San Franc...

Verizon Might Be Considering DirecTV Bid

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:14:51 GMT

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) just might be ready to make a move on DirecTV (NYSE: DTV), the

For What It’s Worth, DirecTV Has an App Store

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

The iPhone proved the viability and importance of having a variety of applications available to offer your customer base, but it seems DirecTV may have learned the wrong lesson. Instead of focusing on...

DirecTV's Hollywood Dream (at Forbes.com)

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT

The satellite company wants to package new movies the way it does sports. The studios have other ideas.