Ted Sarandos highlighted Netflix's focus on creating FOMO at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference, positioning it as central to retaining subscribers and advertisers. FOMO isn’t exactly groundbreaking and Kirby argues that it’s the bare minimum for any streaming…
Samsung TV Plus has launched Letterman TV, a FAST channel exclusive to the U.S. and Canada. The channel features curated content from Late Show With David Letterman, including iconic interviews, Top 10 lists, and segments like "Stupid Pet Tricks," with…
The Streaming Wars explores the shutdowns of major piracy platforms like Dramacool and GogoAnime, revealing the economic toll of piracy in anime and Asian dramas. With enforcement ramping up, rightsholders must innovate affordable, localized, and user-friendly alternatives to protect creators.
Paramount Global announced Tulsa King Season 2 drew 13.6 million global viewers, with its premiere reaching 5.4 million households in the first week. Online engagement increased 894% from Season 1, highlighting the show’s role in driving Paramount+’s subscriber growth to…
ZEE5 Global has partnered with Stage, India’s regional streaming service, to bring Stage’s dialect-based programming to U.S. audiences via ZEE5’s add-on service for $2.99 per month.
Max is expanding its Turner Classic Movies hub, adding hundreds of classic films and curated collections. The initiative aligns TCM’s streaming experience more closely with its linear channel, offering cinephiles themed collections celebrating legendary actors and cinematic milestones.
Amazon’s Cross, starring Aldis Hodge, hit 40 million viewers in its first 20 days, becoming Prime Video’s third-biggest series launch of 2024. Over half of its audience came from outside the U.S., with notable performance in Germany, the U.K., Brazil,…
Max is testing the integration of HBO’s linear channels, offering select ad-free U.S. subscribers a 24/7 cable-like experience. The test includes channels such as HBO Comedy, HBO Signature, and HBO Zone, replicating traditional cable content within Max. This initiative aligns…
FIFA finalized a $1 billion deal with DAZN to stream the 2025 Club World Cup for free, after failed talks with Apple TV. The tournament, featuring 32 teams including Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, has faced challenges with broadcaster interest, player…
FilmRise has secured exclusive streaming rights to 100 hours of Guava Juice’s content, spanning AVOD, FAST, SVOD, and FVOD. Created by YouTuber Roi Fabito, the family-friendly programming will be repackaged into seasons and distributed across FilmRise’s partner platforms, expanding its…
