Cineverse slashed its way to a standout quarter, with Q4 2024 revenue soaring to $40.7 million—more than triple the prior year—driven by Terrifier 3’s massive box office success. Net income flipped from a $2.9 million loss to a $7.2 million…
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…
Skip sees Roku’s Q4 as a major win, with $1.2 billion in revenue (up 22% YoY) and platform revenue surpassing $1 billion. Its ad business is thriving, but 2025 growth is expected to slow. The biggest threat? Walmart’s acquisition of…
The Trade Desk missed its revenue guidance for the first time in over eight years, causing shares to drop 27% after hours. Despite 22% revenue growth to $741 million and doubled net income, Wall Street reacted to the shortfall from…
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.
From the Archives revisits Boxee, an early streaming pioneer that integrated online content, local media playback, and social features into an open-source platform. Initially gaining traction with software for Mac, Linux, and Apple TV, Boxee later launched the Boxee Box…
Skip unpacks Sony Pictures Entertainment's rough quarter, with profits sliding 21% to $223 million due to rising marketing costs and weaker catalog licensing. Despite a 6% revenue bump to $2.62 billion, operating income fell 16.5%. Meanwhile, PlayStation and Sony Music…
Apple is launching a dedicated Apple TV+ app for Android, expanding its reach beyond its own ecosystem. This move aligns with Apple's broader strategy of prioritizing content distribution over platform control, ensuring Apple TV+ is accessible on as many devices…
ESPN is in talks to acquire NFL Network, NFL RedZone, and the league’s fantasy platform, potentially integrating them into its upcoming Flagship streaming service. The deal would strengthen ESPN’s negotiating power with cable distributors while allowing the NFL to offload…
