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…
Cineverse is partnering with Spotify to bring over 70,000 free TV shows and movies to the platform, including popular programs and stand-up specials. This move diversifies Spotify’s media offerings beyond audio, following its successful integration of video podcasts. Cineverse's rapid…
Roku has announced a new range of Veltech Roku TV models available in the UK through AO.com, featuring the accessible Roku OS. These TVs offer a variety of streaming channels and come in sizes 32” and 40” in 2K HD…
Crunchyroll is bucking the trend of declining Gen Z viewership by reviving appointment viewing with synchronized global releases of anime episodes, boosting engagement and viewership. COO Gita Rebbapragada highlighted the platform's post-COVID growth to 14 million subscribers, driven by a…
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is preparing for the Paris Olympics, using Max and Discovery+ to broadcast across 47 markets in 19 languages. Andrew Georgiou highlighted the event's role in expanding the Max brand and detailed innovations like AI-driven navigation and…
Netflix achieved the highest growth among media distributors in June, driven by the third season of Bridgerton, with an 11.8% increase in viewing, according to Nielsen's Media Distributor Gauge report. Disney retained the top spot with 10.8% of total TV…
Amazon is rolling out a redesigned Prime Video UI to improve user experience with a clearer layout. The new navigation bar includes categories like Home, Movies, and Live TV, along with sections for Prime membership content and add-on subscriptions. AI-generated…
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is enhancing the viewing experience for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on Max, HBO Max, and discovery+. Fans will have access to 3,800 hours of live content, including 54 simultaneous live streams. New features include timeline…
