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MLB Network has launched a new direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service in the U.S., available for $5.99 per month. The service includes MLB At Bat for $6.99 per month and is free for MLB.TV subscribers and certain cable/satellite customers through the…

TheWrap looks at anime’s growing influence on U.S. streaming platforms, highlighting its appeal to younger, male audiences. Hulu leads the genre with 11.8% of its demand tied to anime, supported by the largest anime library, while Netflix captures 6.8% of…

Future of TV Briefing recaps the top stories from the first six months of 2024. Significant developments include Amazon Prime Video's launch of an ad-supported tier, ongoing Paramount merger talks, and the introduction of OpenAI’s Sora AI tool. The industry…

Cineverse reported a 25% increase in subscription-based streaming video revenue to $13.5 million for the fiscal year ending March 31. However, the company faced a net loss of $21.7 million on total revenue of $49.1 million, attributed to a decline…

Doug Liman criticizes Amazon MGM Studios over "Road House," but might overlook it as Amazon plans to expand its theatrical releases. Amazon aims to release 16 films annually by 2027, more than doubling its current output. This expansion, spearheaded by…

Broadcasting + Cable will print its final issue in September, and its parent company, Future, is also closing Multichannel News and their newsletters. Future plans to replace them with a new curated newsletter and revamp the NextTV website. The Broadcasting…