Paramount Pictures has struck a major slate financing deal with Domain Capital Group, covering at least 30 films, including The Smurfs Movie, The Naked Gun reboot, and The Running Man. The agreement, which could extend to 40 films, expands Domain’s…
Netflix is rolling out its in-house ad tech across Europe on February 24, expanding programmatic ad buying in key markets. Advertisers are pushing for lower prices as competition from Amazon and YouTube drives down CPM rates. While Netflix has added…
Lionsgate had a strong Q3, slashing its losses by 80% to $21.9 million and beating Wall Street estimates with $970.5 million in revenue. The studio’s library revenue hit a record $954 million, and TV revenue surged 63%, fueled by post-strike…
Tastemade is teaming up with Ole Interactive to launch new FAST channels in Latin America, targeting the region’s surging ad-supported streaming market. The partnership combines Tastemade’s digital content expertise with Ole’s distribution and ad network, expanding its presence in food,…
Netflix is reportedly considering a bid for Formula 1's U.S. media rights, potentially taking over from ESPN, whose exclusive negotiating window has expired. The streamer, credited with F1's growing popularity in the U.S. due to Drive to Survive, has been…
The FCC is weighing new rules to crack down on loud TV commercials after a surge in complaints. While the 2010 CALM Act set volume limits, enforcement has been weak, and streaming remains unregulated. A proposed rulemaking could tighten oversight—including…
Skip unpacks Disney’s Q1 2025 earnings, which highlight a shift toward profitability over subscriber growth. Total revenue reached $24.69 billion (up 5%), while operating income surged 30.5% to $2.64 billion. Streaming posted a $293 million operating profit, a major turnaround…
Skip says Fox's decision to launch a direct-to-consumer streaming service is driven more by necessity than innovation. CEO Lachlan Murdoch emphasized that the service won’t include exclusive content or new rights costs, instead bundling existing sports, news, and network programming.…
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is scrutinizing Apple’s 30% in-app purchase commission and restrictions on third-party payments, citing potential anti-competitive practices. The review follows disputes with Tencent and ByteDance and comes amid rising US-China tensions. With an 11%…
Disney is prioritizing “skinny bundles” over its Venu sports streaming venture, citing their growing appeal and Venu’s redundancy. CEO Bob Iger confirmed ESPN will also launch a standalone streaming service with betting and fantasy sports features. Disney is merging Fubo…
