Producer Byron Allen acquires The Weather Channel and Local Now streaming news service...
From Deadline
With the acquisition of The Weather Channel and Local Now, Allen expands into live and local cable news. The Entertainment Studios divisions now include broadcast television syndication, production, and distribution of more than 41 programs; eight 24/7 cable television networks; theatrical motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; digital movie acquisition and distribution; and global news publishing – making Entertainment Studios one of the largest privately held media companies in the world.
Entertainment Studios is 100% owned by Allen, who started the company from his dining room table 25 years ago.
