YouTube announced updates for Shorts, including three-minute uploads, new templates, an updated player interface, and a trends page. These changes aim to compete with TikTok by enhancing creation tools, adding a "Remix" option, and improving the UI for better content…
Dude Perfect has appointed Andrew Yaffe, a former senior NBA executive, as its new CEO to lead the company's next phase of growth. This move follows a $100 million investment from Highmount Capital, aiming to expand Dude Perfect beyond traditional…
Hasbro Entertainment has launched a new unscripted television division led by Zach Edwin, previously of the Intellectual Property Corporation. The division has multiple projects in development, including game show adaptations of "Trivial Pursuit" and "Scrabble" set to premiere on the…
Plex is debuting its first-ever "Plexclusive" series, Ghost Show, on October 8th. While not an original, the show will be exclusively available on Plex, marking a major milestone for the FAST platform as it introduces exclusive content to differentiate itself…
Charles Barkley is launching Round Mound Media, a new production company in partnership with EverWonder Studio, backed by Jeff Zucker’s RedBird IMI. The venture will produce scripted, documentary, and live content, with TNT Sports holding a first-look deal. Ten projects…
Apple is pulling back on theatrical releases after disappointing box office returns for films like "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "Napoleon." Despite an initial $1 billion annual investment in theatrical films, Apple will now focus on lower-budget productions, with…
Paramount Global may drop Nielsen due to rising costs ahead of a contract deadline, with plans to switch to VideoAmp if no deal is reached. This comes amid Paramount's efforts to cut costs, including a 15% workforce reduction and potential…
Apple's iOS 18.1 beta introduces a "Watchlist" feature for the Apple TV app, allowing users to separate shows they plan to watch from those they're currently streaming. This update renames the "Up Next" section to "Continue Watching," with more functional…
Google's Android TV now powers over 270 million devices globally, an 80% increase since last year. Alongside this growth, Google launched the $100 Google TV Streamer, featuring smart home integration and AI-powered tools. Google TV will expand to more countries,…
YouTube TV users are reporting a major home screen redesign across platforms like iOS, Roku, and Xbox, prioritizing on-demand and "Resume Watching" content over live TV. The update pushes live channels further down the page, with promotional banners like NFL…
