The Walt Disney Co. ended its fiscal 2024 on a high note, thanks in large part to its theatrical film division and growth in streaming, even as its ESPN and experiences businesses dragged down net […]
Alex Weprin
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Netflix says that users of its advertising tier have surged in the past six months, and that the ad tier now has 70 million monthly active users globally. That is up from only 40 million […]
The sports docuseries craze is hitting the college circuit, with USC star JuJu Watkins set to star in and executive produce an upcoming documentary series for NBC and Peacock. The series, On the Rise: JuJu […]
With a pair of major deals on the horizon in early 2025, TKO Group Holdings continued to see year-over-year growth in its third-quarter earnings. The Endeavor-controlled company, which owns UFC and the WWE, reported revenues […]
During a tumultuous moment for the TV business, NBCUniversal owner Comcast says that it may pursue some major deals to adapt to the changing environment. For starters, Comcast president Mike Cavanagh said that the company […]
Disney is adding a new feature to Disney+ that will be familiar to subscribers of Netflix. The entertainment giant is adding a Top 10 list to Disney+, which will highlight popular movies and TV series […]
Netflix has found a new leader for its North American advertising business. The streaming giant has hired Nicolle Pangis to be its VP of advertising, overseeing sales for the U.S. and Canada. Pangis was most […]
Bart Simpson may soon have a new catchphrase in his repertoire: “Don’t have a Cowboy, man.” The Walt Disney Co., the NFL and ESPN and teaming up to debut another animated alternative broadcast of an […]
America now has a choice, when it comes to behind-the-scenes access to royals on their streaming platforms. In a notable acquisition, Disney+ has picked up a two-part documentary featuring Prince William, in which the Prince […]
Netflix may have cracked down on password sharing, but the streaming giant is now embracing clip sharing as it launches a new brand campaign. Netflix says that it is launching a new product feature Monday, […]
Samsung wants to send a message to Hollywood: It is officially a major player in streaming video. The South Korean tech giant is for the first time releasing user data on its free ad-supported streaming […]
Former Netflix content chief Cindy Holland will lend her expertise to David Ellison and Skydance as the company looks to close its acquisition of Paramount Global. Holland has been named a “senior advisor” to Ellison […]
Get ready for the “Kornacki Cam.” Steve Kornacki, the veteran NBC News and MSNBC national political correspondent, will get his own video feed on election night, part of Peacock‘s plan to bring the multiview experience […]
Netflix reported its third-quarter earnings Thursday, adding 5 million subscribers as its status as subscription streaming TV’s dominant platform remains unchallenged. The company now has 282.7 million million global subscribers. Netflix will stop reporting subscriber numbers and […]
Get ready to see Stranger Things everywhere. Ahead of the show’s fifth and final season next year, Netflix is launching what it is calling “Stranger Season,” with experiences and activations, new consumer products and a […]
The kickoff of the NFL season was readily apparent in Nielsen‘s September Gauge report, with broadcast TV seeing a slight viewership bump, and streaming services with exclusive NFL games also seeing big gains. According to […]
Dan Fogelman is adding another Hulu series to his portfolio, this one set in the high-stakes world in the NFL. Hulu has given a series pickup to the untitled project, which is from 20th Television […]
Amazon is expanding its Prime Video advertising business, bringing ads to five major new markets next year. Ads on Prime Video will come to India, Brazil, Japan, the Netherlands and New Zealand in 2025. The […]
Will Netflix change how it pays talent for its series and films? While there may be a “few bespoke deals,” don’t expect any major changes. That is according to Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria, […]
In a surprise move, Apple and Amazon have cut a deal that will bring the Apple TV+ streaming service to Amazon’s Prime Video channels. The deal will see Apple TV+ join streaming services like Max, […]
Earlier this year, Amazon‘s Prime Video shook up the world of advertising. The streaming giant flipped a metaphorical switch, and turned on ads for all of its Prime Video users. Prime subs could pay a […]
Charter Spectrum has cut a new carriage deal with NBCUniversal, one that will bring its Peacock streaming service to the pay-TV giant’s TV customers at no extra charge. With the addition of Peacock, Spectrum will […]
Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon says that he has seen Netflix‘s upcoming docuseries about his life, and he is not happy with it. In a statement posted to his social media accounts Monday, the wrestling […]
The NFL may be the biggest event programming on TV, but Netflix thinks that it can also bring something to that table. At a Financial Times conference Friday, Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters touched on a […]
The Motion Picture Association, the Hollywood trade group that represents film and TV studios, is adding a high-profile new member. Amazon is joining the MPA, via its Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios subsidiaries. Amazon, […]
YouTube is planning a major revamp of its connected TV app, adding new functionality and an entirely new look in a bid to defend its lead in streaming from other streaming platforms like Netflix, Max, […]
David Beckham … broadcaster? The soccer superstar and Inter Miami owner will host alternative broadcasts for UEFA Champions League games on Paramount+, part of a what is described as a marketing partnership with CBS Sports. […]
The Harlem Globetrotters want to become a true multi-platform media brand once more. The exhibition basketball team continues to face off against their arch-nemeses the Washington Generals in live matches held around the world, and […]
NBA Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has set another project at NBCUniversal’s Peacock, and this one is personal. Curry and his wife Ayesha Curry are producing a new documentary called Sentenced for the streaming […]
After a two week channel blackout, Disney and DirecTV have a deal in principle. The deal comes in time for college football games set to run on ESPN Saturday, as well as Sunday night’s Emmy […]
Netflix wants to heat up its live programming slate with a red-hot talk show. The streaming giant is in talks to pick up some live editions of the popular YouTube talk show Hot Ones, The […]
Disney+ is discounting its advertising tier in a new push for subscribers, and adding a slew of perks for users as a value-add. The streaming service will offer new and returning subscribers three months of […]