Comcast, GE unveil joint entertainment venture

By 2009-12-03T17:20:00

Jeff Zucker will lead the New York-based venture as CEO, reporting to Comcast COO Steve Burke

Comcast has made its long awaited play for NBC Universal, agreeing to form a joint entertainment venture with General Electric granting Comcast 51% ownership and 49% to General Electric managed by Comcast.

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