DirecTV CFO Ray Carpenter stated the company will continue its carriage dispute with Disney, which has caused ABC and ESPN to go dark for DirecTV customers. Carpenter emphasized DirecTV's push for "skinny" bundles and competitive pricing, while accusing Disney of…
Disney warned DirecTV subscribers they might lose access to channels like ESPN and FX due to an expiring distribution deal. This reflects a broader industry trend where pay TV providers are challenging the high fees for traditional channels, especially as…
Media Partners Asia’s report shows content investment in India and East Asia's theatrical film, TV, and streaming markets reached $15.5 billion in 2023, but growth slowed to 4% as budgets normalized post-COVID. India led with 12% growth, driven by sports…
Netflix has strategically positioned itself in the sports content space without heavily investing in live sports rights, unlike its competitors. Through successful docuseries like "Drive to Survive" and "Starting 5," Netflix provides compelling sports narratives that engage viewers without the…
Amazon is considering selling MGM Alternative, the unscripted production company behind hit shows like Survivor, The Voice, and Shark Tank, just two years after acquiring MGM Studios for $8.5 billion. The potential sale reflects Amazon's focus on franchise-based entertainment and…
Chick-Fil-A is making a push into the entertainment space by launching its own streaming service featuring original content. The fast-food chain is working with top production companies to create family-friendly unscripted shows and is also exploring scripted and animated projects.…
Netflix has partnered with Google for a unique "Shop with Google" collaboration featuring Emily in Paris, allowing viewers to use Google Lens to shop outfits inspired by the show's characters. The partnership includes shoppable pause ads, title sponsorships, and pop-up…
TelevisaUnivision has signed a multiyear deal with Major League Baseball, granting it exclusive Spanish-language broadcast rights to the American League Division Series and American League Championship Series. The partnership includes regular-season and playoff games, weekly shows like MLB en Vivo…
Million Dollar Listing: UAE, the first international version of the popular reality TV franchise, is set to debut on The Roku Channel in the U.S. The series, produced by Image Nation Abu Dhabi under license from NBCUniversal, follows a diverse…
The National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC) will unveil NCTC Broadband TV, a new streaming service offering a bundle of 35 channels to help smaller broadband operators retain video subscribers. The platform will debut at the Independent Show in Nashville…
