satellite-television

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn and satellite-television provider Dish Network Corp. have each submitted bids for Blockbuster Inc. ahead of a bankruptcy court auction next week, said people familiar with the matter.

Icahn, Dish Submit Bids for Blockbuster Mike Spector 2011

Neither the satellite-television provider nor the movie studios confirmed reaching such deals.

Theaters, Studios at Odds Following Report of DirecTV Deal Michelle Kung 2011

The satellite-television provider said it added 901,000 new subscribers during the quarter, up from 308,000 a year earlier, not including about 239,000 subscribers counted through an equity investment in Sky Mexico.

DirecTV Adds Customers With NFL Promotion Greg Bensinger 2011

Dish Network, the satellite-television company controlled by Charlie Ergen, and billionaire investor Carl Icahn have each submitted bids for Blockbuster ahead of a bankruptcy court auction next week for the movie-rental chain.

Libya's Rebels Set Back; Exit Jolts Berkshire 2011

The most common complaints involved cable- and satellite-television providers and telephone companies, a change from previous surveys, when automobile issues generated the most frustration.

Fighting Back—and Winning Karen Blumenthal 2011

Later, North Atlantic Treaty Organization forces bombed the Libyan state satellite-television facility, which NATO said was being used to incite attacks on civilians.

In Skies Over Iran, a Battle for Control of Satellite TV Paul Sonne 2011

Comcast Corp. has sued DirecTV Group Inc., accusing the satellite-television operator of falsely advertising that it offers National Football League "Sunday Ticket" football programming free of charge.

Comcast Sues DirecTV Over NFL Marketing Matt Jarzemsky 2011

Some of the nation's largest theater chains are using movie trailers as leverage in their struggle with Hollywood studios over when new films should be allowed on cable- and satellite-television providers' video-on-demand channels, according to people familiar with the matter.

Film Trailers Threatened in VOD Fight Michelle Kung 2011

That was partly because he unwound some positions but also reflected losses in some of his major holdings, including DirecTV , the satellite-television company, and DaVita Inc., a health-care company.

Ready to Try On Mr. Buffett's Shoes Steve Eder 2012

His top pick this year: satellite-television service Dish TV India Ltd.

Media 2011