The Hollywood Reporter covers the kickoff of the 2025 Upfronts in New York, where major media companies like NBCUniversal, Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery are pitching advertisers in a volatile economic environment. With uncertainty around tariffs, inflation, and shifting market…
Starz has officially separated from Lionsgate and is positioning itself as a lean, digital-first streamer focused on adult, female-led, and underserved audiences. With 70% of its revenue already digital and a profitable business model converting most of that into free…
AMC Networks is continuing to pivot away from its declining cable business by expanding its streaming strategy across three pillars: programming, partnerships, and profitability. Despite a 7% drop in total Q1 revenue to $555 million due to cord-cutting and weaker…
Warner Bros. Discovery is actively preparing to spin off its cable networks, signaling a definitive strategic pivot away from legacy linear assets. The company's structural reorganization, financial disclosures, and executive commentary all point to an impending split, likely timed after…
Paramount booked a $152M Q1 profit and narrowed streaming losses, with Paramount+ subscriptions hitting 79M, but the real story is strategic stabilization ahead of a potential Skydance merger. Streaming growth came from familiar hits, cost-cutting helped improve margins, and Pluto…
Netflix has unveiled a major redesign of its user interface, which replaces the decade-old tile carousel with a dynamic, responsive experience tailored to user behavior. The update includes AI-driven content discovery, hover previews, and TikTok-style mobile feeds—all signaling a move…
Florida rep Kat Cammack introduced the App Store Freedom Act to challenge Apple’s control over its App Store, but the bill is widely seen as political posturing with no real chance of passing. While the proposal calls for third-party app…
From the Archives revisits how Vine’s six-second video format revolutionized short-form content, laying the groundwork for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Despite early success and massive cultural influence, Vine failed to monetize and lost creator loyalty, leading…
Mid-tier streaming services are rapidly losing relevance as consumers streamline their subscriptions, prioritizing platforms that deliver daily value and habit-forming engagement. According to TiVo and Bango data, viewers are spending less, using fewer services, and canceling not due to price,…
Comcast has named its cable and digital spinoff "Versant," consolidating legacy brands like USA, CNBC, and Fandango under a single corporate identity. The move streamlines operations, enables strategic flexibility, and positions the unit for potential M&A or divestiture, reflecting broader…
