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TV networks may form anti-YouTube cabal

12. December 2006, 0:48 Uhradmin

Four major TV networks are considering creating a jointly owned Web site to offer their programming online rather than have to chase down pirated clips on YouTube, a source close to the talks confirmed Monday.

Fox, Viacom, CBS and NBC Universal have been in talks over the last few months, according to the source, who asked to remain anonymous. “We are approaching it seriously,” the source said. “They are ongoing and preliminary discussions… Everybody wants to figure out the right (online business) model.”

Spokespeople from the four networks either did not return calls seeking comment or declined to comment on the talks, which were first reported Saturday by The Wall Street Journal.

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