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Roku Secures Exclusive U.S. Streaming Rights for X Games Aspen and Summer Event
The Streaming Wars Staff
Roku has acquired exclusive U.S. streaming rights for X Games Aspen 2025 and a summer event, streaming them on The Roku Channel’s free sports channel. A new X Games FAST channel will feature highlights, interviews, and archival content, aligning with…
Sony eyes acquisition of Japan’s Kadokawa Corporation
Screen Daily
Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa Corporation, the Japanese media giant behind Elden Ring, Ringu, and recent Cannes premiere Kubi. The move aligns with Sony's strategy to expand its IP portfolio, which includes Crunchyroll and Aniplex. Both companies have…
Australia’s $12.3B Video Market by 2030: YouTube Rules, Sports Rise, and Local Players Hustle
The Streaming Wars Staff
Australia’s video market is projected to hit $12.3 billion by 2030, driven by digital dominance from YouTube and Netflix. The fight has shifted from subscriber growth to monetization, with ad-supported tiers and sports rights becoming key battlegrounds. Bundling is also…
The Final Flicker of Cable News As We Know It
The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter introspects on cable news' uncertain future as ownership changes, declining pay-TV revenues, and shifting consumer habits reshape the industry. MSNBC is being spun off, CNN is restructuring, and Fox News may face a sale if Rupert Murdoch…
Televisa-Univision to lay off employees amid restructuring
The Desk
Televisa-Univision, owner of the Vix streaming service, announced a restructuring of its workforce to address declining pay TV ad revenue.
Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Comcast, & More Will Spend $126 Billion on New Content in 2024 To Win The Streaming Wars
Cord Cutters News
The Wrap report reveals that major streaming companies like Netflix, Disney, and Paramount are expected to reach a record $126 billion in content investment this year, according to Ampere Analysis. This surge is largely directed towards streaming, with $40 billion…
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