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Ex-Googler joins filmmaker to launch DreamFlare, a studio for AI-generated video
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DreamFlare AI, co-founded by Josh Liss and Rob Bralver, has launched to help creators produce and monetize AI-generated short-form content using third-party tools. The platform offers comic book-style "Flips" and interactive "Spins," aiming to democratize storytelling despite industry concerns about…
Amazon’s Earnings Beat Turns Into a Buzzkill as Cloud Slips, Tariffs Loom, and Guidance Wobbles
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Amazon beat Q1 2025 expectations with $155.7 billion in revenue and $1.59 EPS, but shares fell 4.6% in after-hours trading as investors focused on soft AWS growth, cautious guidance, and looming tariffs. AWS posted $29.3 billion in revenue with record…
Florida Panthers Launch ‘Panthers Plus’ Amid RSN Turmoil, Embracing Direct-to-Consumer Streaming
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The Florida Panthers, defending 2024 Stanley Cup champions, have launched Panthers Plus, a direct-to-consumer streaming service offering fans access to 70 live regular-season games and the first round of the playoffs. This move follows the collapse of the Regional Sports…
The Take: Netflix Retreats from Interactive Content and Shifting Vision Toward AI Gaming
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The Streaming Wars riffs on Netflix's decision to exit interactive content, delisting most choose-your-own-adventure titles while keeping only a few. This shift aligns with Netflix’s strategic pivot toward gaming and generative AI, underscored by Mike Verdu’s promotion to VP of…
NFL RedZone Introduces Ads, Hurting Promise of ‘Commercial-Free Football’
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NFL RedZone surprised viewers in Week 15 by introducing ads during its previously ad-free broadcasts, undermining its long-held promise of “seven hours of commercial-free football.” The split-screen ads, featuring sponsors like Verizon and Gatorade, frustrated users and sparked backlash on…
Disney Unveils New Business Unit To Explore Opportunities And Risks For AI And Other Emerging Tech
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Disney has launched the Office of Technology Enablement (OTE), led by Jamie Voris, to oversee the strategic use of AI and emerging tech across its divisions. This new group aims to explore opportunities while mitigating risks, ensuring Disney remains a…
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