Paramount and Skydance are pushing to close their $8 billion merger by March 20, but they’re still waiting on FCC approval and dealing with a lawsuit from NYC pension funds. The deal includes Skydance buying National Amusements for $2.4 billion…
Cinelytic has acquired Jumpcut Media, an AI firm specializing in IP management and audience analysis tools. The deal strengthens Cinelytic’s AI-driven data analytics platform for the entertainment industry by integrating Jumpcut’s ScriptSense tool, which evaluates film/TV scripts and books at…
Fabric has acquired BB Media to enhance its media data intelligence capabilities, integrating BB Media’s expertise in audience analytics and market intelligence. The move strengthens Fabric’s ability to provide a more connected data ecosystem, optimize studio workflows, and enhance AI-driven…
Fubo’s Q4 revenue rose 8% to $433.8 million, while net losses per share narrowed to 2 cents. Subscribers hit 1.7 million but are expected to decline in Q1 due to a TelevisaUnivision dispute. Shares fell 20% after the report. CEO…
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is urging the DOJ to scrutinize Disney’s proposed acquisition of a 70% stake in Fubo, warning it may violate antitrust laws by reducing competition in the streaming market. Warren argues the deal would give Disney control over…
SURJ Sports Investment, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has acquired a minority stake in DAZN for a reported $1 billion. The deal includes the formation of DAZN MENA, a joint venture aimed at expanding sports broadcasting in…
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…
Philo has reached 1.3 million subscribers, growing 20% year-over-year, and expects to turn its first profit in 2024 with $450 million in annual revenue. The company has also acquired TVOD service Row8, which will be integrated by 2026, and hired…
JioCinema and Disney’s Hotstar have merged into JioHotstar, integrating content from Disney, Warner Bros, NBCUniversal, and Paramount. The move follows Reliance’s $8.5 billion merger with Disney’s Indian assets, creating a joint venture that controls 85% of India's streaming market.
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…
