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…
At CES 2025, Sony highlighted its focus on anime as a key growth strategy, leveraging its assets like Crunchyroll, which has grown to 15 million subscribers, and Aniplex. Upcoming projects include Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and a Ghost of Tsushima…
Crunchyroll announced the upcoming launch of Crunchyroll Manga, a premium add-on app for iOS and Android debuting in the U.S. and Canada later this year, offering a wide selection of manga titles. Additionally, Crunchyroll will exclusively premiere an anime adaptation…
Paramount Global and Comcast have renewed their multiyear distribution agreements, ensuring continued access to Paramount’s networks like CBS, MTV, and Nickelodeon, along with streaming services such as Paramount+, Pluto TV, and BET+ for Xfinity subscribers. The deal also allows Comcast…
The LA Times delves into the significance of WWE’s expansion into streaming and Netflix’s strategy to grow its live content offerings. The $5 billion exclusive deal positions WWE to expand its global reach and revenue streams, while Netflix leverages WWE’s…
Squid Game Season 2, as reported by Variety, set a Netflix record with 68 million views in its first four days, surpassing the 2022 debut of Wednesday (50.1 million views). The Korean drama’s first season also held Netflix’s top-watched title,…
Apple is teasing a special Apple TV+ event on January 4–5, 2025, with cryptic messages and the tagline "See for yourself." Speculation includes free access to the platform, previews of 2025 content, or exclusive announcements.
Netflix’s NFL Christmas Day livestream marked a milestone in its live sports ambitions, with minimal technical issues and praise for stream quality. Strategic collaborations with CBS and ISPs ensured stability, showcasing Netflix’s potential to compete with legacy broadcasters. While some…
