Netflix is in talks with Drew Brees and Scott Hanson for its international broadcast of the NFL Christmas Day doubleheader. The $150 million deal includes Chiefs vs. Steelers and Ravens vs. Texans. Brees aims to revive his broadcasting career, while…
Max is testing the integration of HBO’s linear channels, offering select ad-free U.S. subscribers a 24/7 cable-like experience. The test includes channels such as HBO Comedy, HBO Signature, and HBO Zone, replicating traditional cable content within Max. This initiative aligns…
Disney+ launched an ESPN hub, offering bundle subscribers access to ESPN+ live sports, original content, and on-demand programming alongside Disney+ and Hulu content. Standalone Disney+ users also gain curated sports and Hulu options. This move strengthens Disney’s unified streaming strategy…
A Hub Entertainment Research survey shows households now use an average of 13 entertainment sources, the highest since the survey began, with younger audiences under 35 using 16 sources and families averaging 17. Despite the variety, only half of these…
FilmRise has secured exclusive streaming rights to 100 hours of Guava Juice’s content, spanning AVOD, FAST, SVOD, and FVOD. Created by YouTuber Roi Fabito, the family-friendly programming will be repackaged into seasons and distributed across FilmRise’s partner platforms, expanding its…
The Hollywood Reporter highlights how NFL Films is evolving as the NFL positions itself to take over Hollywood. With projects like an in-season Hard Knocks, a late-night show hosted by Jason Kelce, and partnerships with Skydance Sports, the studio is…
TechCrunch analyzes how Spotify Wrapped has influenced a wave of year-in-review features streaming services. The "Wrapped" trend capitalizes on user engagement by delivering personalized insights, and reinforcing loyalty.
NBC Sports reported 26.6 million total viewers for its broadcast of the Green Bay Packers' 30-17 win over the Miami Dolphins on Thanksgiving night, spanning NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, Universo, and digital platforms. The broadcast peaked at 31.3 million viewers in…
EverPass Media and Netflix have partnered to stream Netflix's two NFL Christmas Day games to commercial establishments, while Netflix retains exclusive residential streaming rights. Businesses need an EverPass subscription to access the games featuring the Chiefs vs. Steelers and Ravens…
Variety examines how FX used its $200 million series Shōgun to cement its position in streaming, earning 18 Emmys and reinforcing its creative value to Disney amid investor pressures. Under John Landgraf's leadership, FX has distinguished itself through bold storytelling…
