The Hollywood Reporter explores how Netflix revolutionized Scandinavian TV, beginning with Lilyhammer in 2012. Over the past decade, Netflix has invested heavily in Nordic content, even as other streamers like HBO Max and Viaplay scale back. This investment has been…

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) is pushing for site-blocking legislation in the U.S., allowing ISPs to block websites sharing pirated content. Already successful in countries like France and Indonesia, blocking has proven to reduce piracy and protect revenue. The MPA…

Apple's iOS 18.1 beta introduces a "Watchlist" feature for the Apple TV app, allowing users to separate shows they plan to watch from those they're currently streaming. This update renames the "Up Next" section to "Continue Watching," with more functional…

Google's Android TV now powers over 270 million devices globally, an 80% increase since last year. Alongside this growth, Google launched the $100 Google TV Streamer, featuring smart home integration and AI-powered tools. Google TV will expand to more countries,…

YouTube TV users are reporting a major home screen redesign across platforms like iOS, Roku, and Xbox, prioritizing on-demand and "Resume Watching" content over live TV. The update pushes live channels further down the page, with promotional banners like NFL…

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is shutting down after converting its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing to Chapter 7, leading to the closure of Crackle, Redbox, and Popcornflix. These services have already begun ceasing operations, with content no longer playing…

TVREV examines how Crunchyroll, owned by Sony, has grown from 5 million subscribers in 2021 to 15 million in 2024, generating over $1 billion in global consumer spending and how niche streaming can thrive amidst consolidation.

FloSports is launching FloCollege, a streaming service focused on D-II and D-III sports, on October 15. Priced at $19.99/month, it will feature 12,000+ live events from over 80 schools. Coinciding with the launch, FloSports is rolling out a revamped connected…

Netflix’s 2024 mid-year data shows sports documentaries gaining traction, with The Roast of Tom Brady leading at 22.4 million U.S. views. Other top sports titles include Drive to Survive (11.6M views), Captains of the World (8.7M views), and America’s Sweethearts…

Netflix is meeting with major talent agencies to discuss new compensation models, offering creatives less upfront but more based on success. This comes as Netflix remains dominant, while Paramount+, Peacock, and Max collectively account for less than 2% of U.S.…