DirecTV has launched MyFree DirecTV, a FAST service that offers over 70 channels via its app on smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs. The channel lineup includes content from major programmers like E.W. Scripps, Lionsgate, and A+E Networks, with plans to…
LA Times explores how CoComelon, the YouTube-born kids' franchise featuring toddler JJ, became a global powerhouse in children’s media. Now spanning Netflix, toys, live tours, and spin-offs, it remains a top performer under Moonbug Entertainment and Candle Media. Despite screen…
Dan Calzone, in his debut on The Streaming Wars, discusses how influencers are displacing traditional movie stars as younger audiences prioritize authentic, short-form content over polished productions. Platforms like YouTube and TikTok, with their vast reach and direct fan connections,…
Pluto TV has updated its VOD interface with features like personalized recommendations and trending content, enhancing engagement amid rising streaming demand. The update, available on Apple tvOS and Android TV, will expand to Amazon Fire TV. VOD viewership has grown,…
"Terrifier 3" has grossed over $78 million globally, driving a 53% increase in Cineverse’s C360 Audience Network ad requests. The platform leveraged the film’s success to reach targeted horror fans, including a strong Hispanic audience, across multiple streaming channels, marking…
Lionsgate reported mixed fiscal Q2 2025 results, with total revenue of $948.6 million but declining profits across segments, largely due to increased costs and Starz subscriber losses. The company lost 1.2 million Starz customers as streaming and linear subscriptions dropped.
DirecTV has launched a new My Apps Carousel feature for Gemini and Gemini Air streaming devices, enhancing user experience by centralizing trending on-demand and live content from third-party apps. Users can customize the app order for easier access to preferred…
Paramount+ will launch new subscription tiers in the U.K. and Ireland on Nov. 20, introducing a basic ad-supported plan at £4.99 (€5.99) and a premium plan at £10.99 (€11.99) per month. The new structure aims to broaden access and enhance…
Variety examines Riot Games’ faltering entertainment ambitions, spotlighting Arcane as its sole TV success. Originally intended as part of a larger entertainment slate, Arcane’s high costs, estimated at $250 million, reveal Riot’s challenges in navigating Hollywood despite industry hires and…
Business Insider reports that Hollywood is increasingly shifting toward faith-based and family-oriented content as streamers like Amazon and Netflix pursue economically viable, widely appealing programming in response to financial pressures. Amazon is set to release House of David, a high-budget…
