Disney and TelevisaUnivision have struck a cross-border content deal that enhances both companies' streaming and live TV offerings. In the U.S., Hulu + Live TV adds Univision’s suite of Spanish-language networks, while in Mexico, Disney+ will bundle with ViX. The…

California is moving to include animation in its Film & TV Tax Credit program, aiming to stop the exodus of jobs to cheaper global markets. Projects over 20 minutes and with $1M+ budgets would qualify, potentially benefiting studios like Disney…

NBCUniversal has submitted a bid to acquire Major League Baseball broadcast rights previously held by ESPN, covering both regular-season and postseason games. The offer is reportedly at a lower rate than ESPN's $550 million annual deal, which ends after the…

YouTube is making a concerted push to secure Primetime Emmy nominations for its top creators by hosting its first-ever "For Your Consideration" event. The platform is backing Sean Evans' "Hot Ones," Rhett and Link's "Good Mythical Morning," and Michelle Khare's…

Variety discusses how this year’s TV upfronts were steeped in irony and anxiety, with media giants putting on a confident face despite industry-wide budget cuts, layoffs, and shifting strategies. Live sports dominated pitches, scripted TV continued to shrink on broadcast,…

Optimum has partnered with Bango to launch a white-labeled subscription management platform using Bango's Digital Vending Machine. The platform allows Optimum customers to manage, start, and stop streaming subscriptions like Disney Plus and Hulu, with more services to be added…

Front Office Sports discusses how Tidal League, founded by Kurt Benson, went from $0 to over $1 million in revenue in 2022 by building a sports media brand backed by ex-NBA and NFL players like Theo Pinson and Charlie Villanueva.…

Apple has reapproved Fortnite for the U.S. App Store, five years after it was removed due to a payment dispute with Epic Games. The move follows a recent court ruling favoring Epic, which prohibits Apple from restricting or charging fees…

Microsoft is shutting down its Xandr Invest DSP as part of a strategic pivot toward AI-powered, privacy-conscious advertising, aligning with its broader consolidation under the Microsoft Advertising Platform. This move reflects a growing divide in ad tech, where Big Tech…

CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon has resigned amid internal tensions with Paramount Global leadership and mounting editorial interference from controlling shareholder Shari Redstone. The clash, centered on journalistic independence at "60 Minutes" and broader issues including DEI and political coverage,…