mergers and acquisitions

Comcast Officially Approved to Take Over NBC Universal

The FCC and the Justice Department have signed off on the deal for Comcast to take over NBC Universal, with some conditions about increasing news and public-affairs programming and providing “standalone” Internet access. We’re sure Tina Fey and Co. are getting their jokes about the new corporate overlords sharpened right now. [Company Town/LAT]

Comcast Officially Approved to Take Over NBC Universal