ZEE5 Global has partnered with Stage, India’s regional streaming service, to bring Stage’s dialect-based programming to U.S. audiences via ZEE5’s add-on service for $2.99 per month.
Max is expanding its Turner Classic Movies hub, adding hundreds of classic films and curated collections. The initiative aligns TCM’s streaming experience more closely with its linear channel, offering cinephiles themed collections celebrating legendary actors and cinematic milestones.
Amazon’s Cross, starring Aldis Hodge, hit 40 million viewers in its first 20 days, becoming Prime Video’s third-biggest series launch of 2024. Over half of its audience came from outside the U.S., with notable performance in Germany, the U.K., Brazil,…
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.
