Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, insists the company is open to backend deals for talent but claims most filmmakers and producers prefer upfront payments. While Netflix made an exception for Ben Affleck’s RIP, Bajaria noted that backend deals remain…
Kirby breaks down the YouTube TV-Paramount dispute, pulling back the curtain on what’s really driving the battle over content distribution, user control, and monetization. As direct-to-consumer streaming reshapes the industry, legacy distributors like YouTube TV are pushing back against paying…
Paramount's merger with Skydance got the green light from the SEC and European Commission, but it's not smooth sailing just yet. The FCC is digging into the deal, partly due to renewed political drama around CBS News, and shareholders are…
From the Archives revisits Boxee, an early streaming pioneer that integrated online content, local media playback, and social features into an open-source platform. Initially gaining traction with software for Mac, Linux, and Apple TV, Boxee later launched the Boxee Box…
The Hollywood Reporter is calling March 2nd the end of TV, as the Oscars will stream live on Hulu for the first time, breaking free from the pay TV bundle. By 2025, every major broadcast event—including live sports and awards…
TAG Video Systems and Witbe have partnered to enhance video monitoring and quality assurance across the entire OTT content delivery chain. The collaboration combines TAG’s Content Matching technology with Witbe’s Virtual NOC for real-device monitoring, offering end-to-end visibility from source…
Fox just bought Red Seat Ventures, the company behind podcasts and digital shows from Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Bill O’Reilly. Red Seat will sit under Fox’s Tubi Media Group, signaling a bigger move into digital media. As pay TV…
On Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies podcast, Warner Bros. Discovery's JB Perrette discussed Max’s global expansion to 74 markets, driving its subscriber count to 110 million. The company is leveraging existing IP, increasing local original content, and using AI to…
The FCC is weighing new rules to crack down on loud TV commercials after a surge in complaints. While the 2010 CALM Act set volume limits, enforcement has been weak, and streaming remains unregulated. A proposed rulemaking could tighten oversight—including…
Bundling is reshaping the streaming industry, expanding beyond video services into music, retail, and telecom to offer all-in-one subscription packages. According to Looper Insights' latest report, bundling simplifies consumer choices, enhances retention, and is gradually replacing the traditional "stacking" model…
