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…
Cineverse is integrating SymphonyAI’s Revedia DataOps to unify streaming viewership and revenue data across AVOD, TVOD, SVOD, and FAST. This move enhances its AI-powered analytics, optimizing content distribution, ad sales, and revenue growth while strengthening its Matchpoint platform.
Triller Group has integrated its subsidiaries, Julius and Amplify.ai, to enhance AI-driven influencer marketing. The collab combines Julius’s influencer discovery and campaign analytics with Amplify.ai’s AI-powered audience engagement tools, providing brands with a streamlined, data-driven solution.
E. W. Scripps Company reported $2.5 billion in revenue for 2024, reflecting nearly 9% growth. The company delayed its Q4 and full-year earnings report to finalize a refinancing deal covering 70% of its debt, including a $1.3 billion restructuring and…
ESPN+’s streaming failure during UFC 313 couldn’t have come at a worse time, with UFC’s exclusive negotiating window set to expire on April 15. The glitch-filled pay-per-view frustrated fans who paid $79.99, and UFC President Dana White didn’t hold back…
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…
Skip breaks down Warner Bros. Discovery’s loss of NBA media rights and CEO David Zaslav’s attempt to spin it as a strategic win. While Zaslav has successfully cut costs and improved WBD’s financial standing, the company underestimated NBCUniversal’s aggressive bid…
Amazon Prime Video is testing AI-generated dubbing for select movies and series to cut costs and improve accessibility, using a hybrid approach that combines AI and human localization experts. However, viewers have widely criticized the robotic and unnatural-sounding voices, with…
Brazil has ruled that Apple must allow sideloading on iPhones within 90 days or face daily fines, citing its compliance with similar EU regulations. The case challenges Apple’s App Store fees and control over in-app payments. This fight matters for…
Universal Music Group reported a 6.5% revenue increase in 2024 to $12.8 billion, with subscription revenue up 8.2% despite a 5.1% drop in streaming revenue. Cost-cutting through layoffs boosted profits, with adjusted EBITDA rising 13.8% to $2.88 billion. UMG emphasized…
