Lionsgate has partnered with AI research firm Runway to develop a custom generative AI model tailored to Lionsgate's content. This marks the first collaboration between Runway and a major Hollywood studio, with the AI aimed at supporting filmmakers in preproduction…
MX8 Labs study reveals that Tubi is the leading FAST service, watched by 25% of surveyed viewers, with The Roku Channel (23%) and Pluto TV (18%) trailing behind. Tubi is particularly popular among Black viewers (45%) and Samsung smartphone users…
Disney won nine Emmy Awards, reinforcing its content-driven strategy to boost streaming subscriptions and profitability. Hits like Shogun and The Bear support Disney's plan to raise prices for Disney+ and Hulu while bundling services to minimize churn. Despite signs of…
Netflix is in early talks with BuzzFeed to bring live episodes of the popular YouTube series "Hot Ones" to its platform, potentially hosted by Sean Evans. The show, where celebrities answer questions while eating spicy wings, has become a major…
The Roku and National Research Group (NRG) survey reveals that streaming and theater viewing can coexist, with 61% of streaming viewers preferring to watch new releases in theaters if released simultaneously on streaming. Top reasons for choosing theaters include the…
TheWrap looks at anime’s growing influence on U.S. streaming platforms, highlighting its appeal to younger, male audiences. Hulu leads the genre with 11.8% of its demand tied to anime, supported by the largest anime library, while Netflix captures 6.8% of…
Warner Bros. Discovery is launching a new division, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, to focus on live experiences like theme parks, studio tours, and exhibitions. Simon Robinson will lead the division, with Peter van Roden overseeing licensed ventures like Harry…
X (fka Twitter) launched its X TV app on select smart TVs, including Amazon Fire, Google, and LG, as part of a beta release. While the app aims to provide a way to stream X's video content, including SpaceX launches,…
Manta, a subscription-based digital comics platform, will add over 300 new webcomic titles in the next year and is revamping its in-app currency, GEM, to support creators. Known for popular titles like “Under the Oak Tree,” Manta aims to offer…
Jack Wagner dives into the ever-shifting world of CTV, OTT, and FAST channels, spotlighting the surge of interactivity that's reshaping the game. He breaks down the latest trends, like shoppable TV, interactive ads, AI, AR, and voice control, all designed…
