3D TVs were once hailed as the future of home entertainment but became a cautionary tale of overhype and unmet expectations by 2017. We unpack why they failed—despite industry backing and Avatar's success—and reveals lessons for avoiding similar missteps in…
The Texas Rangers have partnered with Victory+ for exclusive streaming rights starting in the 2025 season, offering fans a $100 annual subscription for all regular-season and select Spring Training games. This move reflects the broader industry shift from the RSN…
Kirby examines AI’s growing influence in Hollywood, from content production to personalized TV experiences, as highlighted by a Hub Entertainment Research survey and CES 2025 innovations. While AI enhances efficiency and discovery, concerns remain over job displacement and its role…
DirecTV has introduced MySports, a sports-centric skinny bundle designed to provide live sports fans with a targeted, cost-effective streaming option. The package, which launches at $69.99 per month—with a limited-time offer of $49.99 for the first three months—features 40 live…
NBCUniversal's decision to license The Umbrella Academy to Netflix, rather than retain it for Peacock, highlights the ongoing challenge of balancing short-term licensing revenue with long-term subscriber growth. Parrot Analytics estimates that in Q3 2024, The Umbrella Academy was Netflix’s…
AWS CEO Matt Garman, in an interview with The Verge, discussed his first six months leading the $110 billion business. He highlighted AWS’s efforts to scale cloud services, innovate with AI, and address energy demands with renewable and nuclear power…
In LA Times introspection, 2025 will bring significant shifts to entertainment. Disney’s Hulu Live TV-Fubo merger clears antitrust hurdles for its Venu Sports launch, signaling streaming consolidation. AI adoption accelerates with studios like Lionsgate, though labor concerns persist. The box…
At CES 2025, Sony highlighted its focus on anime as a key growth strategy, leveraging its assets like Crunchyroll, which has grown to 15 million subscribers, and Aniplex. Upcoming projects include Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and a Ghost of Tsushima…
NBC Sports and Peacock set viewership records in 2024, with over 400 billion minutes watched across major events like the Paris Olympics, NFL playoffs, and the Kentucky Derby. Key highlights include a record 30.4 million primetime viewers for the Olympics,…
