Disney and Universal are suing AI company Midjourney for copyright infringement, claiming it generated images nearly identical to characters from 199 of their titles without permission. The lawsuit seeks up to $30 million in damages and could set a major…
Warner Bros. Discovery is shutting down HBO Family and three Cinemax multiplex channels: ThrillerMax, MovieMax, and OuterMax, on August 15, 2025. This move is part of a broader effort to scale back underused linear multiplex networks as viewership continues to…
Sony Music Labels has acquired full rights to Spookiz, the globally popular non-verbal animation series, marking its first move into animated character content. The company plans to produce new episodes, expand the character lineup, and infuse the franchise with music,…
Amazon has increased Prime Video’s ad load to four-to-six minutes per hour, nearly doubling the previous maximum of three-and-a-half minutes, according to Adweek. The change is part of Amazon’s broader monetization strategy, which includes a $3/month charge to remove ads…
YouTube contributed $55 billion to the U.S. GDP and supported 490,000 full-time equivalent jobs in 2024, according to its latest Impact Report with Oxford Economics. This marks a significant year-over-year increase and underscores the platform’s expanding economic influence, driven by…
Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two public companies by mid-2026, aiming to unlock greater value by separating its high-growth streaming and studio operations from its declining cable networks. CEO David Zaslav will lead WBD Streaming & Studios, housing HBO,…
The USGA is in the early stages of negotiating a new media-rights deal for the U.S. Open, with NBC Sports’ current contract set to expire after next year. CEO Mike Whan said there's strong interest from existing and potential partners,…
Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed the company has no plans to shut down Hulu, instead aiming to expand it globally and deepen bundling opportunities. This comes amid speculation that Hulu was being sidelined, following its integration into Disney Plus and…
Crunchyroll, now boasting 17 million subscribers, is asserting itself as a global entertainment force, with anime projected to reach 1.5 billion fans by 2030. At Annecy, the company showcased its expanding strategy across theatrical releases, immersive events, and merchandise, backed…
Apple Music’s Oliver Schusser criticized the continued existence of free streaming tiers, arguing they devalue music as an art form and reaffirmed Apple’s stance against offering one. His comments reignited the debate over music pricing, with Spotify defending its ad-supported…
