SEATTLE, Dec. 17 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following statement on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * 2025 wrapped: Look back on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines' first combined year A year of meaningful progress on the integration between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, 2025 was full growth, innovation and impact across our newly combined company. Let's take a moment to look back at some of the biggest highlights of the year. Expanding our global reach  more

BURBANK, California, Dec. 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Good Southern Manors (12/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/13/25) * MONDAY, DEC. 29 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Good Southern Manors" (106) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/13/25) Logline: As Don, Blue and Ryan take extreme measures to prevent a distillery explosion, the 9-1-1 call center is disrupted by budget cuts and hackers. Amidst the c  more

BURBANK, California, Dec. 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ABC AND IHEARTMEDIA ANNOUNCE THE FULL BROADCAST LINEUP FOR 'IHEARTRADIO JINGLE BALL 2025' HOLIDAY SPECIAL * It's time to turn up the holiday spirit as ABC and iHeartMedia announce the full broadcast lineup for the "iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025" holiday special, featuring performances from its annual nationwide tour from the Madison Square Garden concert in New  more

BURBANK, California, Dec. 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Animals Being Jerks, Name That Sound, and What Are the Odds? (1/4) * SUNDAY, JAN. 4 7:00-8:01 p.m. EST - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Animals Being Jerks, Name That Sound, and What Are the Odds?" (3611) Logline: It's an episode of comical mayhem as siblings engage in silly squabbles, mischievous animals create chaos, a  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 17 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Billboards, Big Shots, and bright futures: RIT's year in social media From the beaming smiles of new Tigers to the bright lights of Broadway, 2025 was full of creativity, innovation, and fun on RIT's social media channels. Explore a few of our favorite moments from the past 12 months. Where else would you rather be....than at RIT's Big Shot In October, RIT's Big Shot team coordinated t  more

LOS ANGLES, California, Dec. 18 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * Celebrating Avatar Fandom on TikTok TikTok partners with Disney to Create First-of-its-Kind Immersive Experiences for Avatar: Fire and Ash * As we count down to one of the biggest cinematic events of the year, TikTok and Disney have partnered to launch first-of-its-kind creator-fueled, immersive experiences for 20th Century Studios' Avatar: Fire and Ash, inviting TikTok's  more

BURBANK, California, Dec. 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Katie Lowes, Malin Akerman, Jaime Ray Newman (1/2) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/17/25) * FRIDAY, JAN. 2 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Katie Lowes, Malin Akerman, Jaime Ray Newman" (603) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/17/25) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes the stars   more

ADA, Oklahoma, Dec. 17 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Chickasaw actor Brent Charles' journey to the stage * Brent Charles emits an aura of gratitude. He is grateful for his parents and his teachers all the people who have encouraged and believed in him but also for the help and support of the Chickasaw Nation. He realizes that, without this support, it would not have been possible for him to succeed when he move  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 16 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Current shows overtake library titles in top streaming TV * Key takeaways * The latest Hollywood Diversity Report finds that current shows dominated the rankings of the top streaming shows of 2024, both in ratings and in minutes viewed. * Diversity in top streaming shows continues to fall, as creators and leads of color find themselves excluded. * Underrepresented stories in TV'  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * New E60 special explores transformation of college athletics into high-stakes marketplace * In a new ESPN E60 special, Jeremy Schaap unpacks the seismic shift that has transformed college athletics from an amateur ideal into a high-stakes marketplace. Paid to Play: Understanding College Sports in 2025 debuts Sunday, Dec. 28, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, streaming on the ES  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 15 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Emmy-nominated TV writer mentors SFSU students * Michael Poryes has a vision though he's not a psychic like the main character from "That's So Raven," one of the hit television shows he helped create. Poryes is a guest instructor at San Francisco State University, where he coaches students on their creative, entrepreneurial projects. Poryes' vision actualized lo  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 19 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * ESA-PEKKA SALONEN LEADS SCRIABIN'S PROMETHEUS, POEM OF FIRE JANUARY 9-11, LAUNCHING LA PHIL'S 2025/26 BODY AND SOUND: MUSIC IN FIVE SENSES FESTIVAL The LA Phil today confirmed program details for the first program of its 2025/26 Body and Sound festival--Prometheus with Esa-Pekka Salonen, from January 9-11, 2026 at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Salonen, the LA Phi  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and The Heisman Trophy Trust Extend Exclusive Media Rights Agreement * ESPN has reached a new multi-year agreement with The Heisman Trophy Trust to remain the exclusive home of the Heisman Trophy Ceremony. ESPN televised the 91st annual Heisman Trophy Ceremony Presented by Nissan on Saturday, Dec. 13, with ABC broadcasting the event for the first time. The 2025 He  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN begins next phase in direct-to-consumer marketing with new creative, collaborations & more * ESPN is rolling out the next phase of marketing its direct-to-consumer (DTC) service with a fully integrated marketing campaign inclusive of fresh creative, new collaborations and unique offerings. The new campaign - 'Always in Season' - is meant to showcase why it's alw  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN blankets the College Football Playoff with live studio programming across First Round campus sites and Bristol HQ * * ESPN boasts live, on-site studio programming from Oklahoma, Ole Miss and Texas A&M * Multiple studio sets and networks anchoring in both College Station and Norman * Pat McAfee's Kicking Contest live from inside Kyle Field * College GameD  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents star-studded five-game NBA Christmas Day slate across ESPN and Disney platforms * * Inside the NBA : The legendary crew of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal make their Christmas Day studio debut, providing signature pregame analysis and commentary throughout the day; * Christmas stars: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN serves up NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Semifinals and Championship, Dec. 18 & 21 * * Kansas City field consists of No. 1 Kentucky, No. 1 Pitt, No. 3 Texas A&M and No. 3 Wisconsin * Championship broadcast live on ABC for the third straight year; semifinals slated for ESPN, Thu., Dec. 18 * All matches will also stream on the ESPN App It all comes down  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to debut 'MNF Playbook with Next Gen Stats' Dec. 22, an NFL data-cast aimed at avid fans; Complements Monday Night Football and ESPN NFL postseason slate * * New analytics-powered viewing experience built for avid NFL fans; features live probabilities, advanced metrics and AI-driven insights * Debuts Week 16 of MNF with 49ers-Colts on Dec. 22 on ESPN2 and ESPN  more

BURBANK, California, Dec. 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: Chasing Ghosts (12/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/21/25) * TUESDAY, DEC. 30 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST - High Potential: "Chasing Ghosts" (206) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/21/25) Logline: It's almost Halloween, and the team investigates a spooky case where a wealthy lawyer is found dead in his haunted Victorian mansion, while Captain Wagner surprises every  more

BURBANK, California, Dec. 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: The One That Got Away (12/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/28/25) * TUESDAY, DEC. 30 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - High Potential: "The One That Got Away" (207) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/28/25) Logline: When a priceless painting is stolen in a museum heist, Morgan and Karadec team up with an art-recovery expert to unravel a tangled case and fierce ownershi  more

BURBANK, California, Dec. 18 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * JOHN STAMOS, ALFRE WOODARD, TRAIN, THE RADIO CITY ROCKETTES, AND KALEO HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF DEC. 22-26 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Dec. 22-26. Monday, Dec. 22 - ALFRE WOODARD chats about "The Last Frontier,"  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * LALIGA, Bundesliga and Eredivisie on ESPN networks this weekend ahead of the winter break * Villarreal-FC Barcelona in top three LALIGA matchup, live on ESPN Deportes and the ESPN App on Sunday Ahead of the LALIGA winter break, FC Barcelona travels to Estadio de la Ceramica to face Villarreal in a matchup between the top three clubs on ESPN Deportes and ESPN+, Sunday  more

BURBANK, California, Dec. 19 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, MICHELLE OBAMA, MACAULAY CULKIN, JOHN CENA, KAMALA HARRIS, ZOE SALDANA, WILL ARNETT, QUINTA BRUNSON AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' DEC. 22-JAN. 2 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, a  more

LOS GATOS, California, Dec. 18 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Netflix Welcomes Warner Bros. Discovery Board Recommendation After Careful Review, Warner Bros. Discovery Board Urges Stockholders to Approve Netflix Agreement, Calling it the Best Option for Long-Term Value Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters Send Letter to Warner Bros. Discovery Stockholders Visit NetflixWBtogether.com for More Information on How Netflix and Warne  more

NEW KENSINGTON, Pa., Dec. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University New Kensington campus issued the following news on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Engineering students explore design principles at Walt Disney World New Kensington students consider how storytelling and engineering shape user experience * At Walt Disney World, every detail tells a story. The magic guests experience is carefully engineered, and over fall break, Penn State New Kensington students had the opportunity to see how in an enginee  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Philadelphia Flyers face off against the Buffalo Sabres Thursday exclusively on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * * The Point returns Thursday at 6 p.m. on ESPN2 and ESPN+ * All NHL on ESPN Games stream on the ESPN App via DTC or pay TV authentication * 46 NHL Power Play out-of-market games streaming on ESPN+ this week The NHL season continues Thursday, Dec. 18, featu  more

BURBANK, California, Dec. 19 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Ratings Report for Calendar Year 2025 Nielsen Multiplatform+35 Day Ratings / Live+35 Day Big Data Plus Panel and Streaming Content Ratings * ABC caps a phenomenal year leading competitive cross-platform broadcast series rankings with the top shows across Total Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34, along with Teens 12-17 and Kids 2-11 based on viewing over 35  more

BURBANK, California, Dec. 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Danger (12/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/22/25) * SATURDAY, DEC. 20 10:30-11:00 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Danger" (204) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/22/25) Logline: When a raccoon appears in the Parkers' yard, Matt sees a chance to teach Carter a lesson about facing his fears. Meanwhile, Riley struggles to navigate the world of dating apps and goe  more

BURBANK, California, Dec. 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Nutcracker (12/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/10/25) * SATURDAY, DEC. 20 10:00-10:30 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Nutcracker" (208) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/10/25) Logline: This holiday season, the Parkers discover that romance isn't always a smooth ride as Matt and Eve are on thin ice, Gabe enlists Riley to help Amelie impress his mom, and Carter  more

BURBANK, California, Dec. 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Rookie: (SEASON PREMIERE) Czech Mate (1/6) * TUESDAY, JAN. 6 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - The Rookie: "Czech Mate" (801) (Season Premiere) Logline: The LAPD, FBI and Interpol work with Monica Stevens in Prague to target high-value terrorists operating within and outside the United States. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www  more

BURBANK, California, Dec. 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * UPDATE: MICHELLE OBAMA, WILL ARNETT, KAMALA HARRIS, MACAULAY CULKIN AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' DEC. 15-19 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subje  more

BURBANK, California, Dec. 18 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * UPDATE: MICHELLE OBAMA, WILL ARNETT, KAMALA HARRIS, MACAULAY CULKIN AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' DEC. 15-19 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subje  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 [Category: Business] -- Open Markets Institute posted the following news release: * * * Vigorous Bipartisan Condemnation of FCC for Media Censorship Erupts at Senate Commerce Hearing * Carr's denying independence of FCC necessitates his removal U.S. senators from both sides of the aisle put the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) leadership in the hot seat for recent moves to pressure media companies into censoring or pulling down content they perceive as critical of  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Blumenthal Demand Bondi Recuse from Warner Bros. Deal Review Amid Apparent Conflicts of Interest, Trump DOJ Cloud of Corruption * Attorney General Pam Bondi's former lobbying firm, Ballard Partners, reportedly representing both Paramount and Netflix; advised Paramount on Skydance merger AG Bondi's ethics agreement includes pledge not to participate "in any particular matter invol  more

BURBANK, California, Dec. 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: Abigail B. (12/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/25/25) * TUESDAY, DEC. 30 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - Will Trent: "Abigail B." (308) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/25/25) Logline: Will teams up with Marion to investigate a chilling child trafficking case, uncovering dark secrets along the way. Meanwhile, Ormewood assists Ariana Madix with personal security, until a s  more

BURBANK, California, Dec. 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: One of Us Now (1/4) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/8/25) * SUNDAY, JAN. 4 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST - Will Trent: "One of Us Now" (313) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/8/25) Logline: Will digs deeper into Olas Collective, reporting shocking truths to Amanda. Meanwhile, the APD closes in on the cult's leaders, setting the stage for a showdown that could turn everything   more

BURBANK, California, Dec. 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: The Most Beautiful, Fierce, Smart, Powerful Creature in the Entire World (1/4) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/22/25) * SUNDAY, JAN. 4 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - Will Trent: "The Most Beautiful, Fierce, Smart, Powerful Creature in the Entire World" (315) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/22/25) Logline: Amanda and Evelyn Mitchell's idyllic getaway takes a dark turn when  more

BURBANK, California, Dec. 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: You're the Worst Person In the World (1/4) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/1/25) * SUNDAY, JAN. 4 8:01-9:00 p.m. EST - Will Trent: "You're the Worst Person In the World" (312) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/1/25) Logline: While grappling with his own trauma, Will goes undercover at Olas Collective, a suspicious wellness community, to uncover the truth behind the   more