The LA Times examines how the entertainment industry is grappling with the aftermath of the shift to streaming. Summer 2024 box office revenues are down 10%, totaling $3.7 billion, a significant drop from pre-pandemic levels. Pay-TV is collapsing, with Paramount…

ESPN is shifting focus to streaming as cable declines, with a flagship service launching next year. Led by Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, the company is reworking sports rights deals and reshaping its talent roster, bringing in high-profile figures like Pat McAfee…

DirecTV CFO Ray Carpenter stated the company will continue its carriage dispute with Disney, which has caused ABC and ESPN to go dark for DirecTV customers. Carpenter emphasized DirecTV's push for "skinny" bundles and competitive pricing, while accusing Disney of…

Manta, a subscription-based digital comics platform, will add over 300 new webcomic titles in the next year and is revamping its in-app currency, GEM, to support creators. Known for popular titles like “Under the Oak Tree,” Manta aims to offer…

Disney channels, including ABC and ESPN, were pulled from DirecTV after talks on a new distribution deal collapsed, affecting 11 million subscribers during the US Open and just before the NFL season. DirecTV accuses Disney of anti-competitive behavior, while Disney…

Disney warned DirecTV subscribers they might lose access to channels like ESPN and FX due to an expiring distribution deal. This reflects a broader industry trend where pay TV providers are challenging the high fees for traditional channels, especially as…

The Trade Desk is secretly developing its own streaming TV operating system to compete with Roku and Amazon’s Fire TV. The OS, built on Android, aims to attract smart TV manufacturers by offering more lucrative digital ad revenue opportunities. Although…

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has partnered with Vizio to promote the upcoming theatrical release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice through a unique sponsorship integration on Vizio smart TVs. This collaboration utilizes Vizio’s home screen, content hubs, and new voice-prompt features to drive…

Paramount Global is considering selling up to a dozen local TV stations, potentially generating $500 million to $1 billion. This move reflects a strategic shift towards digital platforms and highlights concerns about media consolidation and the future of local broadcasting.…

Media Partners Asia’s report shows content investment in India and East Asia's theatrical film, TV, and streaming markets reached $15.5 billion in 2023, but growth slowed to 4% as budgets normalized post-COVID. India led with 12% growth, driven by sports…