Showtime is expanding its "Dexter" franchise, launching "Dexter: Original Sin" and bringing back Michael C. Hall for "Dexter: Resurrection." This follows fan dissatisfaction with the endings of both the original series and the 2022 revival, "Dexter: New Blood." The strategy…
FX, founded in 1994 by Fox, transformed from a minor cable channel to a leader in premium original programming under John Landgraf's leadership. Following its 2019 acquisition by Disney, FX saw a decline in Emmy nominations, sparking concerns about its…
Warner Bros. Discovery will shut down its Boomerang subscription streaming service on September 30, moving most of its classic animated content to Max. Boomerang subscribers will receive a partial refund for the unused portion of their subscription. Max will offer…
Apple reported record Q3 2024 revenue of $85.8 billion, a 5% increase year-over-year, driven by strong services sales and AI integration. Net income rose to $21.5 billion, with earnings per share beating estimates. Despite a slight decline in iPhone and…
Amazon reported Q2 subscription services revenue of $10.86 billion, a 10% increase from the previous year. This includes Prime memberships, digital content, and other non-AWS services. Amazon MGM Studios released 19 movies and TV series, with "Fallout" and "The Boys"…
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced Venu Sports, a new live sports streaming service costing $42.99 per month. Launching in fall 2024, Venu will offer a seven-day free trial and feature live sports events from NFL, NBA, MLB,…
Nielsen's streaming content ratings reveal that the week of July 1-7, 2024, was the biggest ever for streaming, with TV users logging 313 billion minutes. Each of the top 10 titles surpassed 1 billion minutes of viewing, led by Netflix's…
Dolby has acquired THEO Technologies to enhance its real-time streaming capabilities, particularly for sports and entertainment. The acquisition will combine Dolby Millicast's ultra-low latency streaming with THEO's cross-platform playback solutions, aiming to boost fan engagement through interactive, real-time content. Financial…
Lionsgate and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson have partnered to launch a free ad-supported channel, 50 Cent Action, featuring Lionsgate’s action-packed library, including "Power" and "The Expendables." Jackson will curate and promote the channel, aiming to deliver high-quality content. This new…
NBC's broadcast of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris drew over 31 million viewers across its network, cable channels, and Peacock, marking a 77% increase compared to the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics. High interest in U.S. men's gymnastics, beach…
