More moves in online streaming: Google secures CBS for its TV service
Google has landed at least one big fish for its forthcoming streaming television service and has a couple more on the line.
The internet conglomerate has signed up CBS for Unplugged, a 'skinny bundle' of live TV channels that it aims to release next year. The deal also includes carriage rights for CBS Sports Network and Pop, a joint venture between CBS (NYSE: CBS) and Lionsgate.
The Wall Street Journal first reported the news.
Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) is also near a deal with 21st Century Fox...