Media Bureau Seeks OVD Information From Programmers as Part of Comcast/TWC Review

The FCC Media Bureau asked several programmers for information on their dealings with online video distributors, as part of bureau’s review of Comcast's planned buy of Time Warner Cable, said letters posted in docket 14-57 Thursday. The companies queried include all those currently embroiled in a court challenge against the FCC over the proposed release of their contract information: CBS, Discovery Communications, Disney, Scripps Networks, 21st Century Fox, Univision and Viacom. The companies have until March 13 to submit the data about their dealings with Comcast and information about any limitations imposed on distribution of their programming.