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The streaming wars have a new entrant. Versant, the cable-heavy company slated to be spun off early next year from NBCUniversal, plans to introduce a new streaming outlet tied to MS NOW in the middle ...

Comcast's board of directors approved the spinoff of most of its cable TV assets. By Caitlin Huston Business Writer Versant is set to officially be its own independently traded company following the ...

The company is also adding movie theater operations outfit INDY Cinema Group to its portfolio. By Rick Porter Television Business Editor Versant is pushing into the free streaming market and adding an ...

Versant has set a raft of initiatives as it’s set to separate from parent Comcast in early 2026, unveiling plans for a direct-to-consumer offering for newly renamed MS Now; a Fandango free ...

Comcast’s cable and media spinoff Versant announced Thursday that it acquired Free TV Networks to diversify its entertainment portfolio into digital broadcast and FAST channels. Versant also acquired ...

The historic sundering of NBC from a portfolio of cable networks that have girded it for years will take place early next year. Comcast, NBC’s corporate parent will on January 2 spin off MSNBC, CNBC ...

While Versant CEO Mark Lazarus referred to NBCUniversal as “cousins” and “old friends,” he and CFO Anand Kini downplayed the notion that they will scoop up more linear TV assets after spinning off ...

Comcast will spin off Versant Media, distributing shares to shareholders, with trading expected in early January 2026. VSNT faces secular revenue decline from linear TV but boasts strong free cash ...