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Brian Steinberg

New York

Senior TV Editor at Variety

Covering media, business of news, sports, advertising, late night. Some days are diamonds / some days are rocks. I like comics. Hi: [email protected]

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  • Disney, Charter Strike Deal to Add Hulu, Restore Eight Cable Networks to Spectrum Line-Up

    1 day ago | variety.com | Brian Steinberg

    After cutting the cord on some of Disney‘s most recognizable entertainment-focused cable networks, Charter is sparking a new connection. The cable giant and Disney have forged a new distribution deal that brings ad-supported Hulu to all of Charter’s Spectrum TV Select customers with no extra costs. In addition, Charter will restore eight Disney-owned cable networks — Disney Jr, Disney XD, Freeform, FXX, FXM, Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Mundo and BabyTV — to its linear Spectrum line-up.

  • Johnny Knoxville to Host ‘Fear Factor’ Reboot on Fox

    4 days ago | variety.com | Brian Steinberg

    Johnny Knoxville is no stranger to doing crazy stunts, thanks to his tenure on the long-running reality program “Jackass.” Now he’ll get to watch others take part in similar antics. Knoxville will host a revival on Fox of the popular competition program “Fear Factor,” in which contestants would take on crazy assignments, such as jumping on to a moving vehicle or eating insects.

  • Disney Plans Virtual ‘Concession Stand,’ ‘Storefronts’ for Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Streamers

    1 week ago | variety.com | Brian Steinberg

    Choosing a Marvel, Star Wars or FX program when surfing Hulu or Disney+? Pretty easy. Adding shopping into the mix? Not always so. Disney hopes to meld streaming and selecting by adding new virtual “storefronts” to its popular broadband venues that will allow viewers to order snacks or pick out products they’ve seen in their favorite shows, all while continuing to keep their binge on.

  • NBCU Veteran Jessica Kurdali is Versant's New SVP, Talent Strategy

    1 week ago | variety.com | Brian Steinberg

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  • Megyn Kelly Expands Digital Network With Emily Jashinsky ‘After Party’ Aimed at Fans of Politics, Comedy

    1 week ago | variety.com | Brian Steinberg

    Sure, Megyn Kelly has become a popular presence on digital screens and audio outlets in recent years. But maybe — maybe — what she really wants to do is produce.

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Brian Steinberg
Brian Steinberg @bristei
10 Jun 25

Just in: CNN’s live broadcast of 'Good Night, and Good Luck' reached 2.011M overall via traditional TV and 223K A25-54. CNN says including streaming and other distribution, show reached 5.64M in U.S. and 1.7M internationally

Brian Steinberg
Brian Steinberg @bristei
10 Jun 25

Thanks for your link to our story @Ourand_Puck https://t.co/p71NLvgK77 via @variety

Brian Steinberg
Brian Steinberg @bristei
9 Jun 25

Just in: Paramount Global CFO Naveen Chopra 'is departing to pursue other opportunities.'