Netflix speaks up, Al Jazeera lobbies and more: Comcast Roundup

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DEFINITE READS

• Netflix: Comcast Hates Us, Sort Of, Maybe [Gigaom] — On Level 3 dispute
• As world watches Middle East, Al Jazeera lobbies to get on Comcast [Philadelphia Business Journal]

MIGHT INTEREST

• WGAW Reps: Comcast Wants to Destroy Unions [Hollywood Reporter] — “Writers Guild of America, West board members Chip Johannessen and Patric Verrone lashed out against new NBC Universal owner Comcast over the weekend, suggesting the cable giant wants to destroy unions instead of working with them.”
• Comcast’s Versus network will stay in Philadelphia [Inquirer]
• Ebersol Starts to Reshape Sports at Comcast [Media Decoder: New York Times]
• FCC defends net neutrality to lawmakers, says Level 3-Comcast not covered by rules [Post Tech: Washington Post]
• Will FCC Act On Level3 Comcast Dispute? [DSL Reports] H/T PTN
• NBC weighs value of broadcasting future Olympics [LA Times] — “After posting a $220-million loss on its 2010 Olympic coverage, new majority owner Comcast could opt out.”

GIVE A GLANCE

• Shake-Up at Network Carrying N.H.L. Games [Slap Shot: New York Times]
• Comcast SportsNet Talent Supplements ‘Hockey Day In America’ Coverage [Multichannel News] H/T PT
• Comcast launches full-time 3D channel with outdoor [Philadelphia Business Journal]