Netflix is expanding its cloud gaming efforts by developing couch co-op and party games that will stream directly to TVs, according to co-CEO Greg Peters during the Q4 2024 earnings announcement. While no release date was provided, Peters described the…

NBCU chairman Donna Langley has restructured leadership, consolidating network and studio oversight under Universal Television Entertainment Group. Pearlena Igbokwe will oversee NBC Entertainment, Peacock scripted content, and Universal Studio Group, while Frances Berwick will focus on Bravo and Peacock unscripted…

Lionsgate has extended its multiyear licensing deal with Starz, ensuring nearly 20 of its films will be available on the platform annually. The agreement gives Starz exclusive rights to Lionsgate's theatrical films across first, second, and now a third pay…

CNN is launching a new streaming service, nearly three years after shutting down CNN Plus. CEO Mark Thompson says it will allow streaming news on any device, with more details coming soon. The plan includes a pivot to digital video,…

Comcast has launched Sports & News TV, a $70/month streaming bundle for Xfinity Internet customers that includes 50+ live channels, local broadcasts, sports networks, and access to Peacock. The offering is positioned as a cheaper alternative to YouTube TV ($82.99/month)…

The Banff World Media Festival has announced Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi, as the first keynote speaker for its 2025 BANFF Summit Series, taking place June 8-11 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Sud, who leads Tubi, a rapidly growing…

Amazon's Prime Video is offering a STARZ & Max bundle for $20.99/month, allowing subscribers to access both premium libraries at a 25% discount compared to standalone subscriptions. The bundle combines popular STARZ originals like Outlander and Power Book III: Raising…

Nielsen will begin reporting Disney Plus, ESPN Plus, and Hulu as a single entity called "Disney Streaming" in its "The Gauge" reports starting January 2025. This change reflects Disney’s content integration efforts and aims to better measure its total TV…

The Media Ratings Council (MRC) has accredited Nielsen's Big Data & Panel National TV measurement product, marking the first approval of a hybrid panel-big data methodology. This solution integrates Nielsen’s traditional panel data with insights from 75 million streaming devices,…

TikTok generated $8 billion in U.S. ad revenue in 2024 and $63.3 billion globally, nearly doubling YouTube’s $33.3 billion. Omdia’s María Rua Aguete revealed TikTok’s dominance alongside YouTube among U.S. users aged 18-35, with 92% of TikTok users also engaging…