Lionsgate reported Q1 2025 revenue of $1.1B, up 22%, and its motion picture segment posted its highest quarterly profit in a decade at $135.3M, up 65%. The boost came from strong box office results for "Den of Thieves 2" and…
Touchcast, acquired by Infinite Reality (now Napster Corp) for $500M, is powering a new AI push via its cCDN tech, developed with Microsoft. The platform, now called Napster AI, uses generative AI to deliver content across distributed networks and builds…
Fuse Media reported its strongest quarter ever in Q1 2025, with FAST viewership surpassing 1.2 billion minutes watched—a 60% YoY increase. Key drivers included major gains across multicultural channels like Shades of Black (+67%), El Rey Rebel (+166%), and OUTtv…
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky is in talks to sell the company to an investor group led by Forest Road Co. at a potential $8B valuation. The discussions are non-exclusive, with no deal finalized. Despite concerns over its adult content reliance,…
Walmart has quietly launched its Onn-branded Google TV streaming players in Canada, offering HD, 4K, and 4K Pro models in select stores like Montreal and London, Ontario. Prices range from $41.48 to $77.48 CAD, slightly higher than in the U.S.…
The NBA is launching an initiative to embed direct game streaming links within partners’ digital platforms to address viewer frustration with fragmented media rights. By integrating links in apps like DoorDash or social media platforms, fans will have more intuitive…
The Drum reports that Disney’s deal to bring TelevisaUnivision networks to Hulu + Live TV—and bundle Disney+ with ViX in Mexico—is more than a content expansion. It’s a strategic pivot toward the $3.6 trillion Hispanic market, which now makes up…
Disney has filed a lawsuit against YouTube, accusing the Google-owned platform of tortious interference for hiring former Disney executive Justin Connolly amid carriage deal negotiations. Connolly, who had recently signed a contract extending his tenure at Disney through 2027, joined…
Hub Research’s 2025 Best Bundle report shows a shift in consumer streaming behavior: value, convenience, and control now outweigh exclusive content. Aggregators like Amazon and Roku are thriving, with bundled offerings proving more appealing and encouraging higher subscription counts. Subscription…
From the Archives chronicles how Vudu pioneered digital HD movie rentals before the streaming boom, only to be overtaken by more scalable, subscription-based rivals. Despite early tech leadership and major studio deals, Vudu's reliance on expensive hardware and transactional pricing…
