Overtime will expand its athlete talk shows from four to 10 by September 2025, investing millions into video-first formats featuring college athletes and celebrities. Since launching in July 2024, the shows have generated 225 million views and 390 million impressions…
Apple's new CFO, Kevan Parekh, testified in a UK antitrust lawsuit, denying claims that the company knows its App Store profit margin, estimated independently at 75–78%. The lawsuit alleges Apple abuses its monopoly on iPhone app distribution to charge excessive…
Disney's "Moana 2" has surpassed $1.009 billion globally, becoming the studio’s third billion-dollar hit of 2024. Originally developed as a Disney+ series, its theatrical success underscores the value of big-screen releases, bolstered by a record-breaking $225 million Thanksgiving opening. With…
NASCAR is launching its first FAST channel, the "NASCAR Channel," on Tubi starting January 29, offering 24/7 free content, including classic races, original series, live events, and documentaries. This partnership helps NASCAR expand its audience reach, deepen fan engagement, and…
Bleacher Report has secured a multi-year partnership with the NFL to distribute official highlights, game recaps, and content from major events like the Super Bowl. The deal strengthens Bleacher Report’s portfolio while helping the NFL engage younger fans, 33% of…
A TVB survey finds over 50% of Disney+, Max, and Netflix subscribers still use ad-free plans, despite the push for ad-supported tiers. Netflix leads with 61% of users ad-free, followed by Max (57%) and Disney+ (53%). While ad-supported plans generate…
Main Street Sports Group CEO David Preschlack outlined plans to transform the RSN business. The company, which operates FanDuel Sports Networks, aims to expand RSN offerings, explore flexible pricing models, and engage fans year-round. FanDuel Sports Network RSN channels will…
NBCUniversal’s holiday programming reached 88 million viewers from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, combining NBC broadcasts and Peacock streams. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade led with 31.7 million viewers, up 11% from 2023. Other highlights included the National Dog Show (12.3M…
Beast Games has become Prime Video’s most-watched unscripted series ever, with 50 million global viewers in its first 25 days. The series, hosted by YouTube megastar MrBeast, also ranks as Prime Video's second most-watched and second most acquisitive new series…
The Streaming Wars is launching a podcast exploring the challenges and innovations shaping the media and entertainment industry. The podcast will spotlight key companies, emerging trends, and the talented individuals driving the sector forward.
