Is Facebook now thinking about crossing over into the TV Industry

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2276964/Does-Facebook-want-know-youre-watching-TV-Firm-set-start-allowing-users-check-favourite-shows.html#axzz2KaQqICG3

Facebook is thinking about a feature that allows you to "check in" to watch your fave tv programmes.  What impact would this have on tv companies?