Universal Pictures earned approximately 100 million dollars in PVOD revenue from Wicked after a 40-day theatrical run that also delivered 424.5 million dollars domestically. Speaking at CinemaCon, NBCU's Peter Levinsohn said the studio’s release model has boosted profitability and expanded…
AV1 is backed by major tech companies for its superior video compression and royalty-free model, yet broad adoption remains limited due to hardware requirements, encoding complexity, and potential IP royalty disputes. Many streamers like Netflix and YouTube use AV1 extensively,…
JioHotstar rocketed to 100 million subscribers just six weeks after launch — so how did they pull it off? The platform’s explosive growth stems from aggressive distribution deals, ultra-low pricing (~$0.57/month), free content sampling, and deep telco integration that auto-activates…
Accedo’s new report, released exclusively via The Streaming Wars, breaks down how AI is actually being used inside streaming companies—not just theorized about in boardrooms. Key findings from 25 execs across 18 video services show that while AI is reshaping…
Sky’s 2024 Attention Index highlights a major shift toward on-demand viewing in the UK, with smart TVs and mobile devices becoming the go-to screens. Despite this, live sports — especially football, F1, and darts — continue to anchor linear TV.…
YouTube is projected to surpass Disney in total revenue as soon as this year, with a 2024 figure of $54.2 billion, according to Michael Nathanson of MoffettNathanson. The platform is driving growth across advertising, subscriptions, and YouTube TV, with significant…
Major League Soccer has begun striking linear TV deals internationally, starting with Australian broadcaster SBS, to air its new Sunday Night Soccer match each week. The move signals the league’s growing realization that Apple TV+ alone isn’t delivering the global…
Looper Insights found that a majority of U.S. consumers aren’t swayed by sports when choosing streaming services—56% said sports rights don’t impact their decisions, and only 14% are willing to pay for multiple subscriptions just for sports. The data challenges…
Deloitte's 19th Digital Media Trends report reveals that Gen Z and millennials are spending more time with creator-led content on social platforms than traditional streaming or TV. This behavioral shift is accelerating churn across SVOD, eroding perceived value, and redirecting…
YouTube took the top spot in Nielsen’s February 2025 Media Distributor Gauge with an all-time high 11.6% share of U.S. TV viewing, surpassing Disney and marking its second No. 1 finish since Nielsen began tracking by distributor. YouTube’s connected TV…
