The Hollywood Reporter analyzes how top YouTube creators like Dhar Mann, Alan Chikin Chow, and Dude Perfect are building full-fledged studios that mirror traditional Hollywood production, complete with soundstages, professional crews, and scripted content. These creator-run businesses are reshaping the…

Walmart and Vizio executives offered new details on their integration following Walmart’s $2.3B acquisition of the smart-TV maker, highlighting a joint connected-TV advertising initiative now in beta. Walmart aims to learn from Vizio’s CTV advertising expertise to complement its retail…

Starz will officially separate from Lionsgate on Tuesday, with each company beginning to trade independently on public stock exchanges—Starz on Nasdaq under “STRZ” and Lionsgate on NYSE under “LION.” The move, delayed by pandemic disruptions and other industry hurdles, allows…

The Senate Committee on Commerce, led by Sen. Ted Cruz, will hold a hearing on May 6 to examine the evolving landscape of sports broadcasting, particularly the shift from traditional TV to streaming. Executives from the NBA, MLB, and NHL…

Microsoft beat Wall Street expectations in Q3 FY2025 with $70.1 billion in revenue and $25.8 billion in net income, driven by 20% growth in Microsoft Cloud revenue. Azure grew 33%, while Office 365 and cloud services also saw strong gains.…

Snap reported 900 million monthly and 460 million daily active users in Q1, along with $1.36 billion in revenue, a 14 percent increase from the prior year. The company narrowed its net loss to $140 million, driven by stronger performance…

The Pac-12 Conference has secured 2025 media rights deals with The CW, CBS, and ESPN to broadcast home football games for Oregon State and Washington State. The CW will air nine games, while CBS/Paramount+ and ESPN get two each, reflecting…

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos says global hits like Squid Game succeed by being deeply local, not globally designed. Speaking at the Semafor World Economy Summit, he emphasized Netflix’s strategy of giving international teams full autonomy, which has helped drive global…

Lucas Shaw and Katty Kay discuss how YouTube’s dominance in U.S. TV viewership and its projected revenue growth, expected to surpass Disney, signals a major shift in the entertainment industry. With creators like MrBeast and Cocomelon landing high-budget deals and…

The Verge breaks down WWE’s YouTube strategy, where the company splits archival content into dedicated channels like WWE Vault to boost engagement and reach. By separating legacy footage from its main feed, WWE is driving long-tail viewership and showing how…