Charles Barkley is launching Round Mound Media, a new production company in partnership with EverWonder Studio, backed by Jeff Zucker’s RedBird IMI. The venture will produce scripted, documentary, and live content, with TNT Sports holding a first-look deal. Ten projects…
Paramount Global has ended its audience measurement contract with Nielsen due to disagreements over price increases, which Paramount considers unreasonable given the industry's shift toward digital and multi-platform viewing. To maintain ad tracking, Paramount plans to use alternatives like VideoAmp…
Free Live Sports, led by industry vets Cathy Rasenberger, Geoff Clark, Ryan James, and James Patrick, has launched with 68 channels, expanding to 102 by October. The platform offers a wide range of pro and amateur sports content via a…
Gracenote and Amagi have partnered to streamline and accelerate FAST content monetization. The collab integrates Gracenote’s metadata enrichment services with Amagi’s cloud-based SaaS tech, helping content owners manage and distribute their programming more efficiently.
Hallmark has rebranded its streaming service to Hallmark+ in partnership with Accedo, launching on September 10th. Accedo's Accedo One platform brings personalized content, retail integration, and enhanced user features, positioning Hallmark+ as a more immersive "Hallmark lifestyle experience." Former WarnerMedia…
Skip evaluates Pluto TV's partnership with French broadcaster M6, where both companies are exchanging content and joining forces on ad sales in the French AVOD market. Pluto TV will provide 12 channels and nearly 3,000 hours of content to M6’s…
The Big 12 Conference has partnered with Gray Media to launch "Big 12 Studios," a new free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel, available on platforms like YouTube. The channel will feature game replays, in-game footage, and highlights, with programming also…
Lionel Messi has launched his own production company, 525 Rosario, named after his Argentine hometown, in partnership with Smuggler Entertainment. Based out of Miami and LA, 525 Rosario will produce premium content, including family-friendly shows and branded storytelling, with Smuggler's…
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) and VIDAA have signed a distribution deal that allows users of VIDAA-powered smart TVs in over 60 countries to access the Max streaming service. This partnership also grants VIDAA TV users in Belgium and the Netherlands…
Lionsgate has partnered with AI research firm Runway to develop a custom generative AI model tailored to Lionsgate's content. This marks the first collaboration between Runway and a major Hollywood studio, with the AI aimed at supporting filmmakers in preproduction…
