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…
Netflix achieved the highest growth among media distributors in June, driven by the third season of Bridgerton, with an 11.8% increase in viewing, according to Nielsen's Media Distributor Gauge report. Disney retained the top spot with 10.8% of total TV…
Apple TV+ is reportedly planning to license older films from major Hollywood studios to boost its viewership, which is currently less than 1% according to Nielsen. Despite having acclaimed original content, the platform lags behind competitors. This move could help…
Elizabeth Stone, Netflix's CTO, leads a 3,000-strong team overseeing tech across product experience, advertising, games, and studio production. Appointed in October 2023, Stone focuses on integrating generative AI and machine learning to enhance user experiences and support creators. Netflix is…
AMC is bringing several of its shows, including "Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire" and "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon," to Netflix under a new one-year deal starting August 19. This agreement aims to leverage Netflix’s large audience to boost…
Disney is enhancing Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ with features like improved algorithms, custom promotional art, and email reminders to boost viewer engagement. They are also considering adding linear channels that broadcast popular shows continuously. These updates aim to strengthen Disney's…
Media Play News discusses Gravitas Ventures' diverse film acquisition strategy and international expansion with Bill Guentzler, SVP of acquisitions and operations. Gravitas Ventures acquires a wide range of films, from dramas and comedies to horror and documentaries, and utilizes various…
Hallmark Media is launching Hallmark Plus in September, replacing Hallmark Movies Now, at $7.99 per month. The new service will offer entertainment content including the holiday series "Holidazed and Mistletoe Murders" and reality shows like "Finding Mr. Christmas." Subscribers will…
Future Today is expanding its Fawesome app by adding 350 new titles through deals with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Samuel Goldwyn Films, and Gravitas Ventures. Available on platforms like Roku and Fire TV, Fawesome will feature films such as "Insidious" and…
Charter Communications is now offering Spectrum TV subscribers free access to Vix Premium with Ads. This benefit applies to customers with at least one Univision channel in their package. The agreement, part of a new contract with Televisa-Univision, brings over…
