The Streaming Wars explores the shutdowns of major piracy platforms like Dramacool and GogoAnime, revealing the economic toll of piracy in anime and Asian dramas. With enforcement ramping up, rightsholders must innovate affordable, localized, and user-friendly alternatives to protect creators.

ZEE5 Global has partnered with Stage, India’s regional streaming service, to bring Stage’s dialect-based programming to U.S. audiences via ZEE5’s add-on service for $2.99 per month.

Max is expanding its Turner Classic Movies hub, adding hundreds of classic films and curated collections. The initiative aligns TCM’s streaming experience more closely with its linear channel, offering cinephiles themed collections celebrating legendary actors and cinematic milestones.

AWS has introduced a Buy with AWS button, enabling cloud software vendors to embed a seamless payment option on their websites. This feature simplifies transactions, enhancing customer and partner loyalty.

Max is testing the integration of HBO’s linear channels, offering select ad-free U.S. subscribers a 24/7 cable-like experience. The test includes channels such as HBO Comedy, HBO Signature, and HBO Zone, replicating traditional cable content within Max. This initiative aligns…

Disney+ launched an ESPN hub, offering bundle subscribers access to ESPN+ live sports, original content, and on-demand programming alongside Disney+ and Hulu content. Standalone Disney+ users also gain curated sports and Hulu options. This move strengthens Disney’s unified streaming strategy…

Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max is tackling password sharing and expanding internationally to boost profitability. CEO JB Perrette announced plans for “gentle messaging” on account sharing, with stricter measures by 2025. With 110+ million subscribers and recent profitability, Max aims to…

EverPass Media and Netflix have partnered to stream Netflix's two NFL Christmas Day games to commercial establishments, while Netflix retains exclusive residential streaming rights. Businesses need an EverPass subscription to access the games featuring the Chiefs vs. Steelers and Ravens…

Walmart and NBCUniversal are launching shoppable ads during NBC’s Thanksgiving NFL game, featuring QR codes, "text-to-shop" functionality, and Walmart’s "Deals of Desire" campaign. This partnership uses Walmart Connect’s purchase data and NBCU’s platform for precise ad measurement, blending live sports…

The Trade Desk will launch its streaming TV OS, Ventura, in early 2025, aiming to challenge industry giants like Roku and Amazon with a focus on unbiased content recommendations, improved ad efficiencies, and enhanced user experience. Integrating its OpenPath system…