The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) has filed lawsuits against two U.S. operators of illegal IPTV services, targeting Brandon Weibley’s “Shrugs” and “Zing” and Zachary DeBarr’s “Outer Limits IPTV.” The suits seek injunctions and millions in damages as part…
From the Archives examines how MOG laid the foundation for modern music streaming. Launched in 2005, MOG evolved from a social music platform into a high-quality streaming service, pioneering features like personalized recommendations, multi-platform accessibility, and in-car streaming. Acquired by…
Disney has cut 200 jobs across ABC News and its entertainment networks, shutting down FiveThirtyEight and consolidating teams. A+E Networks is rebranding as A+E Global Media, ditching its cable-era baggage to go all-in on streaming, FAST, and digital content. While…
Warner Bros. Discovery is launching Max in Turkey on April 15, replacing BluTV, the local streamer it acquired in 2023. This marks Max’s 77th market and signals WBD’s push for international growth, with increased investment in Turkish originals alongside global…
For the first time, streaming revenue in Europe has overtaken public service broadcasting (PSB), hitting €38.4 billion ($40.3 billion) by 2029, while PSB revenue stagnates at €27.9 billion ($29.3 billion). With Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon driving growth through price hikes…
MrBeast is now valued at $5 billion—more than AMC Networks and Lionsgate combined—showing just how much YouTube has outpaced legacy media. While Hollywood spent billions chasing Netflix, YouTube let creators take over—and profit. With viral videos, a booming brand, and…
The Wrap compares how major streamers stack up in subscribers and revenue, highlighting Netflix’s dominance with 301.63 million subscribers—well ahead of Disney+ (203.8M), Warner Bros. Discovery (116.9M), Paramount+ (77.5M), and Peacock (36M). Netflix also leads in ARPU at $17.26 in…
From the Archives revisits XBMC’s impact on modern streaming. Launched in 2002 for the Xbox, the open-source media center evolved into Kodi and influenced platforms like Plex, Emby, and Smart TVs. Its add-on ecosystem pioneered the app-based model used by…
Fox Corporation has appointed Pete Distad as CEO of its upcoming direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service, set to launch by the end of 2025. The yet-to-be-named platform will offer content from Fox News, Fox Sports, and the Fox broadcast network, expanding…
TKO Group exceeded Q4 expectations despite a 10% WWE revenue drop after Raw moved from USA Network to Netflix. UFC offset losses with a 22% revenue increase. Total revenue rose 5% to $642.2 million, swinging to earnings of $0.28 per…
