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,…
Former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell is expected to become president of Paramount Global after its merger with Skydance Media in 2025. Shell will oversee daily operations alongside Skydance CEO David Ellison, with a focus on transforming Paramount through cost-cutting and…
Plex has launched a Movie and Show Reviews feature, allowing users to review and share insights on content with their social networks. Kirby reflects on this move, comparing it to a past project for Myspace TV, and notes that Plex's…
The Streaming Madman critiques the artificial standards of "brand safety" and "premium content" in today's media and advertising landscape. He argues that corporate intermediaries and outdated content rating systems exert excessive control over what’s deemed suitable, likening it to mafia-like…
Amazon India has acquired MX Player and merged it with its AVOD platform miniTV to create Amazon MX Player, a free streaming service with over 250 million users. The merger enhances Amazon's advertising reach in India while keeping the platform…
SkyShowtime, the European streaming service from Comcast and Paramount Global, will launch a new ad-free Premium plan on October 29, available across all its markets. The Premium tier, priced from €8.99 ($11.78) per month, offers enhanced features like 4K UHD…
