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Netflix’s Tyson-Paul Fight Drives 1.43 Million Sign-Ups
TheWrap
Netflix’s Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match drove 1.43 million new sign-ups within three days, marking the services “single largest acquisition moment,” per Antenna Data. With 108 million viewers, Netflix claims it was the “most-streamed sporting event in history.
AI Firm DreamFlare Hires Ex-MGM & Netflix Execs
Deadline
DreamFlare AI has appointed Cameron Purcell as Vice President of Development and Kelly Kanavas as Creative Executive. Purcell brings experience from Universal Pictures, Annapurna, and Krafton, while Kanavas joins from Netflix and has worked at Disney and Paramount. DreamFlare, which…
Edgar Bronfman Jr. courts Fortress, Roku in bid for Paramount
The Desk
Edgar Bronfman Jr., former Warner Music Chairman, is reportedly pursuing a takeover of National Amusements, the largest shareholder of Paramount Global. Bronfman is seeking financial backing from Fortress Investment Group, Roku, and producer Steven Paul. He may submit an offer…
FX for the Win: The Story Behind a Remarkable Emmys Resurgence
The Hollywood Reporter
FX, founded in 1994 by Fox, transformed from a minor cable channel to a leader in premium original programming under John Landgraf's leadership. Following its 2019 acquisition by Disney, FX saw a decline in Emmy nominations, sparking concerns about its…
Paramount Posts Another Profitable Quarter in Streaming, But TV and Film Units Face Headwinds
The Streaming Wars Staff
Paramount Global reported its second consecutive quarterly profit in streaming, driven by a $49 million gain and 3.5 million new subscribers for Paramount+. Overall revenue fell 6% due to declines in the TV and film segments, with linear TV profits…
MyBundle teams with Roku to attract a new wave of streamers
Light Reading
MyBundle has entered into a marketing and distribution agreement with Roku, allowing MyBundle’s 260+ broadband service operator partners to offer new and existing customers a free Roku Streaming Stick 4K. This partnership helps ISPs engage customers new to video streaming…
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