From War of the Worlds to the Candy Crush gameshow: Ten’s new owner CBS

As CBS announces it’s set to buy Ten, Mumbrella’s Josie Tutty rounds up everything you need to know about the 90-year-old US media giant.

It’s the network that has been in the broadcasting business for nearly a century. And its global ambitions have finally brought CBS to Australia.

History

CBS was founded as Colombia Broadcasting Systems, with its roots in music and radio. CBS Corporation now has a market capitalisation of $35bn, making it one of the world’s biggest media players.

War of the Worlds 

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