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Fox Corp has announced that it will offer a live streaming simulcast of Super Bowl LIX on its FAST, Tubi. The decision highlights the growing importance of FAST platforms in the streaming landscape and provides viewers with a free alternative…
NBCUniversal's decision to license The Umbrella Academy to Netflix, rather than retain it for Peacock, highlights the ongoing challenge of balancing short-term licensing revenue with long-term subscriber growth. Parrot Analytics estimates that in Q3 2024, The Umbrella Academy was Netflix’s…
Sony Pictures Television is actively seeking a next-day streaming partner for Jeopardy!, addressing a major gap in its availability for on-demand viewing. Starting this fall, Sony will be able to sell streaming rights, and platforms like Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, Prime…
WWE’s Monday Night Raw debuted on Netflix with 4.9 million global views, surpassing its USA Network viewership, which averaged 1.65 million weekly. The episode featured high-profile matches, appearances by The Rock and John Cena, and marked Netflix’s growing focus on…
Apple TV+ is partnering with Roku to stream Season 1 of its hit series Severance for free on The Roku Channel until January 19, ahead of the Season 2 premiere on January 17. This cross-promotion aims to drive Apple TV+…
Roku has reached 90 million global streaming households, representing nearly half of U.S. broadband homes. The milestone underscores Roku’s market dominance, driven by its affordable devices, integration into smart TVs via the Roku TV program, and its rapidly growing ad-supported…
Peacock is piloting two new features—mini-games and short-form vertical video playlists—on mobile to boost user engagement and better compete for our time and attention . The mini-games, such as "Daily Sort" and "Predictions," integrate gameplay with popular TV shows and…
Ian Orefice’s EverWonder Studios, launched in 2023 with support from Jeff Zucker’s RedBird IMI, has rapidly become a major producer of live events and original IP. Its projects include the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, Netflix's Christmas NFL games,…
WWE debuted Monday Night Raw on Netflix, marking its first departure from traditional TV in 32 years. The $5 billion, 10-year partnership aims to showcase Netflix’s live streaming potential, with appearances from stars like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John…
