First Facebook TV Episodes Are Said to Be Ready for Mid-August
- Facebook’s video tab start has been delayed several times
- Company is asking partners to turn in first episodes now
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Facebook Inc.’s version of television is coming online in mid-August after several false starts, according to people familiar with the matter.
The company has been asking its partners to turn in the first episodes of their spotlight shows, the people said. Some already have finished these short-form, inexpensive programs. Facebook is also funding higher-end TV-style shows, which will be launched later on the site, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans aren’t public.