Now I know there are much, much more important things going on, but today something has caught my eye and has me a little worried. It seems that the (Conservative) Comcast is coming close to a deal with GE for control of NBCU. Please read below the fold....
TVNEWSER:
The NY Times reports that Comcast is getting closer to a deal with GE for control of NBC Universal. According to individuals that have been briefed on the discussions, the deal could be reached as early as next week:
After a series of meetings last week, the two companies reached a tentative agreement on Friday over the main points of a deal, these people said. Comcast would own about 51 percent of NBC Universal, contributing several billions of dollars in cash and its own stable of cable networks to the new venture.
G.E., which currently owns 80 percent of the entertainment company, would retain the other 49 percent and would contribute about $12 billion in debt to the new entity, though it is expected eventually to sell its ownership interest over several years.
The question of what will happen with French conglomerate Vivendi is still a major issue in the negotiations.
Here is the full NY TIMES Article.
Now What exactly does this all mean?
Well, simplified, COMCAST has been notorious for its anti-MSNBC agenda.
Here is a diary written not too long ago showing just that.
So What will this mean for Keith Olbermann's, Rachel Maddow's, and Ed's tenure at MSNBC if any at all?