TVREV digs into Warner Bros. Discovery’s legal fallout with the NBA, uncovering specifics of the league’s new deals with NBC and Amazon. NBC’s contract includes an early-week schedule with national game slots, limited betting features, and required NBA promotions across…
Business Insider reports that Hollywood is increasingly shifting toward faith-based and family-oriented content as streamers like Amazon and Netflix pursue economically viable, widely appealing programming in response to financial pressures. Amazon is set to release House of David, a high-budget…
TVREV highlights that SVODs like Netflix and Disney+ are shifting toward Gen Z engagement, driven by demand for anime and non-English content. Parrot Analytics notes Naruto and My Hero Academia generated $21 million and $15 million in Q2 revenue for…
The Streaming Wars riffs on Netflix's decision to exit interactive content, delisting most choose-your-own-adventure titles while keeping only a few. This shift aligns with Netflix’s strategic pivot toward gaming and generative AI, underscored by Mike Verdu’s promotion to VP of…
Disney+ has launched its "Top 10 Today" feature nearly five years after Netflix popularized the concept, aiming to improve content discovery and boost engagement. The new list highlights trending titles, factoring in metrics beyond view counts, like "growing popularity," and…
Tubi has greenlit four projects through Stubios, its fan-driven studio for aspiring filmmakers, in partnership with Issa Rae’s ColorCreative. Notable projects include a feature film by TikTok star Kelon Campbell, a docuseries on rapper Lady London, a scripted comedy series…
A new Media Partners Asia report forecasts Japan’s video industry to grow from $31.8 billion in 2024 to $34.1 billion by 2029, with online video’s share rising from 35% to 45%. SVOD platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and U-Next lead…
Paramount+ has utilized gen AI to create curated content collections aimed at "kids-first" audiences, specifically targeting children ages 6-13. The curations are based on themes like "Space Exploration" and "Goofy Stuff," identified through research with kids and parents.
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…
Our latest column, From the Archives, highlights Crunchyroll's rise from its 2006 launch by UC Berkeley grads to a global anime leader. Evolving from a fan-driven platform to a licensed subscription service, Crunchyroll now leverages a "flywheel" model integrating streaming,…
