Sony Pictures, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Howard Hughes plan a 31-acre Las Vegas production facility, contingent on Nevada’s Assembly Bill 238, which would provide film tax credits. The project, part of a 100-acre development, could create thousands of jobs and…

Antenna's latest State of Subscription report shows that SVOD services are managing churn more effectively through bundled offerings and ad-supported tiers. Nearly 20% of Max’s new sign-ups in 2024 came from its bundle with Disney+, Hulu, which retained 80% of…

Major League Soccer kicks off its 30th season amid concerns over its exclusive Apple TV+ deal and lack of viewership transparency. Commissioner Don Garber deflected blame to Apple for not sharing subscriber numbers, fueling doubts about the success of MLS…

Ampere Analysis finds that while smart TVs are growing in Europe, broadcast TV remains dominant, with viewers averaging 60 minutes daily. In the U.S., smart TVs lead, with over 90 minutes spent daily—25% more than in early 2021. Samsung is…

ESPN has ended talks to license Fox Sports content for its upcoming direct-to-consumer streaming app launching this fall. The move follows the collapse of the Venu Sports venture and Fox’s plan to launch its own streaming platform by late 2025,…

Xbox Game Pass was supposed to revolutionize gaming with a subscription-based model, but it has fallen short of expectations. Despite Microsoft's major acquisitions and cloud gaming push, Xbox remains in a distant third place behind PlayStation and Nintendo, with traditional…

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is urging the DOJ to scrutinize Disney’s proposed acquisition of a 70% stake in Fubo, warning it may violate antitrust laws by reducing competition in the streaming market. Warren argues the deal would give Disney control over…

Disney faces a shareholder lawsuit advancing in court, accusing former CEO Bob Chapek and executives of misleading investors about streaming losses tied to aggressive Disney+ growth targets. The suit claims Chapek concealed costs, inflated subscriber counts through promotions like Verizon…

MoffettNathanson’s latest report highlights the wide disparities in 2025 content budgets across major media companies. NBCUniversal leads with $27.1 billion, despite asset divestitures, followed by Disney at $23.4 billion, and Warner Bros. Discovery at $19.5 billion. Netflix, though spending $18.6…

Paramount+ and EverPass Media have signed a multi-year distribution deal that allows EverPass to stream all CBS Sports’ UEFA Champions League matches from Paramount+ in commercial venues like bars, restaurants, and hotels, starting February 18, 2025. This marks the first…