Paramount Global is in talks to potentially sell Pluto TV, led by Pluto TV's co-founder. While no valuation or official offers have been made, the sale's value will depend on whether it includes exclusive access to Paramount's content. Pluto TV's…

John Stamos joins local streaming service Zeam as chief innovation officer, focusing on expanding programming and leveraging his industry contacts. Backed by Gray TV, Zeam streams local news, weather, sports, and entertainment from 165 markets. Stamos first connected with Zeam…

Paramount Global and Skydance Media are merging in an $8 billion deal to revitalize the studio, expand digital distribution, and cut costs. The merger, announced on July 8, will feature a new logo combining Paramount and Skydance elements. David Ellison…

Deezer has introduced "Playlist with AI," a feature that allows 5% of its paid users to create custom playlists using text prompts. Following similar launches by Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube, this beta feature is powered by Google's Gemini 1.5…

Ampere Analysis reports that YouTube ranks second only to Disney in global non-sports content spending for 2024, with its total investment placing third overall, including sports rights. Forecasted to generate $35 billion in ad revenue, YouTube surpasses Disney+ and Prime…

AARP has launched a new streaming service targeted at the 50-plus audience, offering a mix of free and paid movies. Available on Roku, Google TV, Fire TV, and Apple TV, the service features blockbusters like "Father of the Bride" and…

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav highlighted industry consolidation due to streaming, AI, and pandemic disruptions at the 2024 Allen & Co. Sun Valley Retreat. Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount have both made significant layoffs this year, with over 300…

Media Play News discusses Gravitas Ventures' diverse film acquisition strategy and international expansion with Bill Guentzler, SVP of acquisitions and operations. Gravitas Ventures acquires a wide range of films, from dramas and comedies to horror and documentaries, and utilizes various…

"Land of the Giants: The Disney Dilemma" podcast series explores Disney's transformation from a modest company in the early 1980s into a media giant after Michael Eisner became CEO in 1984. Eisner revitalized Disney's film division and theme parks, and…

Alexandra Cooper, host of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast on Spotify, is in the spotlight as she negotiates a potential $100 million podcasting deal with Spotify and SiriusXM. Cooper's three-year, $60 million deal with Spotify ends in December. Currently, she…