Apple TV+ has signed a four-year deal in France to produce original episodic programming, excluding theatrical releases, as revealed by French regulator Arcom. The agreement highlights Apple’s investment in European and French-language content and aligns with similar local production deals…
Lionsgate has extended its multiyear licensing deal with Starz, ensuring nearly 20 of its films will be available on the platform annually. The agreement gives Starz exclusive rights to Lionsgate's theatrical films across first, second, and now a third pay…
A recent closed-door discussion at CES brought together industry leaders to address the challenges posed by CTV platforms like Roku, Samsung, and Vizio. Participants highlighted concerns over restrictive practices, such as hoarding user data, demanding large shares of ad inventory,…
Plex has unveiled major updates aimed at enhancing content discovery, community interaction, and streaming functionality in 2025. Key additions include user reviews, public user profiles, and a redesigned interface preview for Apple TV, focused on streamlining navigation and customization. Advanced…
Parrot Analytics has revealed estimated revenue figures for Apple TV+’s biggest hits, providing rare insights into the financial impact of specific shows. According to its Content Valuation methodology, Ted Lasso generated $609.4 million between Q3 2020 and Q3 2024, while…
TheWrap reports that the streaming industry in 2024 increasingly resembled traditional TV, with bundling, ad-supported tiers, and weekly episode releases becoming more common. Procedural content is resurging, driving revenue disproportionate to its catalog share. Paramount+ leads in monetizing procedurals, while…
Bleacher Report has secured a multi-year partnership with the NFL to distribute official highlights, game recaps, and content from major events like the Super Bowl. The deal strengthens Bleacher Report’s portfolio while helping the NFL engage younger fans, 33% of…
Beast Games has become Prime Video’s most-watched unscripted series ever, with 50 million global viewers in its first 25 days. The series, hosted by YouTube megastar MrBeast, also ranks as Prime Video's second most-watched and second most acquisitive new series…
3D TVs were once hailed as the future of home entertainment but became a cautionary tale of overhype and unmet expectations by 2017. We unpack why they failed—despite industry backing and Avatar's success—and reveals lessons for avoiding similar missteps in…
Sling TV has launched Unlimited DVR, offering unlimited content storage for $5/month. The feature allows subscribers to record and store content for nine months, skip ads, and access recordings across devices. This enhancement adds flexibility and value as streaming services…
