NBCUniversal Goes Solo in Streaming Wars | Durham News

Comcast is splitting from NBCUniversal, setting the stage for the media giant to operate independently for the first time in over a decade — inheriting Universal Pictures, Peacock, and Sky, but losing the steady cash flow from Comcast’s broadband business. To streamline operations, legacy cable channels like MSNBC and CNBC will be spun off into Versant Media, giving NBCUniversal newfound freedom — and making it a prime target for tech giants. New CEO Michael Cavanagh is eyeing “adjacent businesses,” with gaming emerging as a top contender. Inspired by the blockbuster success of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” NBCUniversal is weighing a major gaming push — echoing past Roberts family ambitions to acquire studios like Activision or EA. With streaming growth slowing and ad revenue declining, this bold move could be their lifeline to the future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ddc2a9dcfcf5dc2c