Lionsgate and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson have partnered to launch a free ad-supported channel, 50 Cent Action, featuring Lionsgate’s action-packed library, including "Power" and "The Expendables." Jackson will curate and promote the channel, aiming to deliver high-quality content. This new…
Vizio will hold its third annual Developer and Partner Conference, titled “Innovate 23: Bold Technology for a Bright Future,” on August 20 in Irvine, California. The event will cover app development, FAST channels, custom integrations, and include panels on engineering,…
Cineverse is partnering with Spotify to bring over 70,000 free TV shows and movies to the platform, including popular programs and stand-up specials. This move diversifies Spotify’s media offerings beyond audio, following its successful integration of video podcasts. Cineverse's rapid…
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery are set to launch the Venu Sports streaming service this fall despite an ongoing antitrust lawsuit from Fubo. The three companies argue that antitrust laws protect competition, not competitors, and criticize Fubo as a…
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is suing the NBA after the league rejected WBD's attempt to match Amazon's offer in the new media rights deal starting in 2025. WBD claims the NBA misinterpreted their contract and argues that moving games to…
Charles Barkley criticizes Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) for suing the NBA over losing media rights to Amazon, calling it unhealthy to force a relationship through litigation. Barkley sympathizes with staff potentially losing jobs and suggests WBD's lawsuit aims for financial…
Comcast's Xfinity TV will become the official TV platform partner of the NBA, WNBA, and USA Basketball starting next year, replacing YouTube TV. NBC and Peacock will air around 100 regular-season games annually from 2025, including NBA All-Star events and…
Kirby Grines explores why Walmart should consider acquiring Redbox from Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which is currently facing bankruptcy. Redbox's strong presence in middle America and its DVD rental kiosks would complement Walmart's retail network and enhance its…
Future Today is partnering with iSpot.tv to measure and optimize its streaming advertising campaigns. iSpot's system measures the incremental reach of streaming beyond linear TV, helping advertisers refine campaign delivery and demonstrate audience reach with third-party data. This collaboration aims…
Amazon Prime Video is acquiring Bray Film Studios, a historic U.K. studio complex, to serve as the U.K. "creative home" for Amazon MGM Studios. This acquisition includes extensive production facilities and supports Amazon's commitment to producing more content in the…
