Xumo, the Comcast-Charter JV, is expanding its retail reach by partnering with Target to sell Hisense-made Xumo smart TVs at nearly 2,000 stores and on Target.com. This partnership aims to boost Xumo's holiday sales and positions it against established smart…
MyBundle is set to launch a centralized platform for Black Friday streaming deals, accessible through its website and partner broadband ISPs. This move aligns with MyBundle’s strategy to facilitate the cable-to-streaming transition by positioning itself as a neutral aggregator, offering…
Netflix and Imax are in talks to release Greta Gerwig’s The Chronicles of Narnia in theaters over Thanksgiving 2026 before streaming it by Christmas. This rare consideration of a theatrical window by Netflix follows Gerwig’s post-Barbie influence and could disrupt…
Starz has renewed its multi-year partnership with YouTube, continuing its presence on YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channels as a premium add-on while planning to introduce more customized bundles. This move taps into the demand for bundled services, with recent…
Universal and Netflix have expanded their licensing deal to include live-action movies starting in 2027, adding popular franchises like "Jurassic World" and "Fast and Furious" to Netflix. Under this new agreement, Universal films will debut on Peacock before moving to…
Titan OS has partnered with Sony Pictures Entertainment to launch Sony One FAST channels on selected Sony Android and Philips Smart TVs, reaching over 9 million households across Europe. The collaboration will bring eight genre-specific channels, including Comedy HITS and…
Streaming services like Disney+, Max, and Peacock are partnering with grocery and delivery companies, such as Kroger, DoorDash, and Instacart, to offer bundled subscriptions. These deals aim to reduce subscriber churn by aligning entertainment with essential services, following Amazon Prime’s…
Rakuten TV has launched "Rakuten TV Enterprise Services," a new B2B offering to help content owners and distributors launch and monetize FAST channels and video apps globally. Announced at Mipcom, the service leverages Rakuten’s cloud-based tools and 15 years of…
ShoBizzy, a networking app for entertainment industry freelancers, has gained 6,500 signups since its launch. The app allows freelancers to showcase their skills and connect with potential employers without traditional job applications. A new partnership with Red Light Management, representing…
Variety analyzes how streamers like Netflix and Amazon are evolving their content acquisition strategies in Europe, shifting from aggressive rights grabs to more flexible licensing models. This change presents new opportunities and challenges for broadcasters and indie producers, with streamers…
