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,… Read More »Disney Earnings Powered by Streaming, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ — and Rare Three-Year Look at Guidance
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… Read More »Netflix Says Ad Tier Has Surged to 70M Users, Christmas Day NFL Games Sold Out
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… Read More »USC Basketball Star JuJu Watkins to Be Featured in NBC and Peacock Docuseries (Exclusive)
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… Read More »With Netflix and Endeavor Deals Looming, TKO Reports Growth In Q3
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.… Read More »Comcast Says It May Spin Off Cable Networks and Seek a Streaming Partner Amid TV Business Tumult
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… Read More »Disney+ Launches Top 10 List In Bid to Boost Engagement
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,… Read More »Netflix Taps Nicolle Pangis as VP of Advertising
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… Read More »ESPN, Disney+ to Stream Live NFL Game Set in the World of ‘The Simpsons’
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… Read More »Disney+ Picks Up Prince William Documentary in Royal Streaming War
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… Read More »Netflix Adds New Feature That Makes It Easy to Share Clips From Shows on Social Media
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… Read More »Samsung Reveals Its Reach: Free Streaming TV Service Is As Big as the Major Players
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… Read More »Former Netflix Content Chief Cindy Holland to Become Advisor to Skydance, Sister to Close LA Office
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… Read More »Peacock’s Election Night Plan? How About a “Kornacki Cam”
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… Read More »Netflix Adds 5M Subscribers As Profits and Margins Soar
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… Read More »With Final Season of ‘Stranger Things’ on the Horizon, Netflix Plans “Stranger Season” (Exclusive)
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… Read More »NFL Kickoff Propels Amazon Prime Video, Peacock and Broadcast TV in September
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… Read More »Hulu Picks Up NFL-Set Drama Series From Dan Fogelman
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,… Read More »Amazon to Expand Ads on Prime Video to Major New Markets Next Year
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.… Read More »Netflix Content Chief Bela Bajaria Says “We Are Not Changing Our Compensation Model”
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… Read More »Amazon and Apple Strike Deal to Bring Apple TV+ to Prime Video
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… Read More »Amazon Shook Up the Streaming Ad Market in 2024. Will It Do It Again Next Year?
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… Read More »Charter Spectrum Cuts Carriage Deal With NBCUniversal, Adding Peacock to Pay-TV Packages
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… Read More »Vince McMahon Slams ‘Mr. McMahon’ Netflix Docuseries Ahead of Release
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… Read More »Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters Says the Streamer Wants “Netflix-ify” the NFL, “Never Say Never” to Other Sports Rights
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,… Read More »Amazon Prime Video and MGM Studios Join Motion Picture Association
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… Read More »YouTube Plans Major Revamp of TV App After Overtaking Netflix, Streaming Rivals (Exclusive)
David Beckham … broadcaster? The soccer superstar and Inter Miami owner will host alternative broadcasts for UEFA Champions League games on Paramount+, part of a… Read More »David Beckham to Host UEFA Champions League Altcasts for Paramount+
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… Read More »Harlem Globetrotters Plot Media Expansion as Streaming World Seeks More Sports Content (Exclusive)
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… Read More »Steph Curry Sets Documentary ‘Sentenced’ at Peacock
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… Read More »Disney and DirecTV Ink New Carriage Deal in Principle, Ending Blackout of ABC and ESPN
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… Read More »Netflix In Talks for Live Episodes of ‘Hot Ones’
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… Read More »Disney+ Discounts Its Ad Tier and Adds Perks in Fall Subscriber Push
