Universal and Netflix have expanded their licensing deal to include live-action movies starting in 2027, adding popular franchises like "Jurassic World" and "Fast and Furious" to Netflix. Under this new agreement, Universal films will debut on Peacock before moving to…

Endeavor is selling On Location, Professional Bull Riders, and IMG to TKO Group Holdings for $3.25 billion, consolidating its sports assets into one public entity as Endeavor moves toward going private. The deal boosts TKO’s portfolio in media rights and…

LG has launched a News Hub on its FAST service, LG Channels, aggregating live national and local news streams from major providers like CNN, NBC News, and ABC News Live. Accessible on LG smart TVs, the News Hub caters to…

Tubi has greenlit four projects through Stubios, its fan-driven studio for aspiring filmmakers, in partnership with Issa Rae’s ColorCreative. Notable projects include a feature film by TikTok star Kelon Campbell, a docuseries on rapper Lady London, a scripted comedy series…

The DOJ is preparing to support an injunction blocking the launch of Venu Sports, the streaming JV by Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, over concerns that its "skinny bundle" plan is anti-competitive. The case, initiated by Fubo, has attracted…

The new Chicago Sports Network (CHSN), airing Bulls, White Sox, and Blackhawks games, is in a standoff with Comcast over carriage fees, leaving around a million Comcast households unable to watch unless they use antennas. CHSN offers free over-the-air broadcasts…

Titan OS has partnered with Sony Pictures Entertainment to launch Sony One FAST channels on selected Sony Android and Philips Smart TVs, reaching over 9 million households across Europe. The collaboration will bring eight genre-specific channels, including Comedy HITS and…

Over at StreamTV Insider, Kirby discusses the growing frustration among media companies over platform taxes and the loss of customer control due to third-party platforms like Apple and Roku taking a share of revenue. Disney’s move to eliminate in-app billing…

Streaming services like Disney+, Max, and Peacock are partnering with grocery and delivery companies, such as Kroger, DoorDash, and Instacart, to offer bundled subscriptions. These deals aim to reduce subscriber churn by aligning entertainment with essential services, following Amazon Prime’s…

Netflix has closed its Southern California AAA game studio, which had not yet released any titles. The move is part of a broader effort to cut costs while still investing in video games tied to its popular series. Despite the…