NBCUniversal's decision to license The Umbrella Academy to Netflix, rather than retain it for Peacock, highlights the ongoing challenge of balancing short-term licensing revenue with long-term subscriber growth. Parrot Analytics estimates that in Q3 2024, The Umbrella Academy was Netflix’s…
Sony Pictures Television is actively seeking a next-day streaming partner for Jeopardy!, addressing a major gap in its availability for on-demand viewing. Starting this fall, Sony will be able to sell streaming rights, and platforms like Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, Prime…
WWE’s Monday Night Raw debuted on Netflix with 4.9 million global views, surpassing its USA Network viewership, which averaged 1.65 million weekly. The episode featured high-profile matches, appearances by The Rock and John Cena, and marked Netflix’s growing focus on…
Apple TV+ is partnering with Roku to stream Season 1 of its hit series Severance for free on The Roku Channel until January 19, ahead of the Season 2 premiere on January 17. This cross-promotion aims to drive Apple TV+…
Ian Orefice’s EverWonder Studios, launched in 2023 with support from Jeff Zucker’s RedBird IMI, has rapidly become a major producer of live events and original IP. Its projects include the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, Netflix's Christmas NFL games,…
Xperi, owner of the TiVo brand, announced at CES 2025 that TiVo OS will debut in the US on Sharp TVs, marking the brand’s return to the states after the TiVo Stream 4K. The Sharp Smart TV Powered by TiVo…
WWE debuted Monday Night Raw on Netflix, marking its first departure from traditional TV in 32 years. The $5 billion, 10-year partnership aims to showcase Netflix’s live streaming potential, with appearances from stars like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John…
Crunchyroll announced the upcoming launch of Crunchyroll Manga, a premium add-on app for iOS and Android debuting in the U.S. and Canada later this year, offering a wide selection of manga titles. Additionally, Crunchyroll will exclusively premiere an anime adaptation…
Whale TV is launching Whale OS 10 this quarter, featuring personalized profiles, AI recommendations, and a ChatGPT-powered voice assistant. The new Profit Sharing Program offers TV brands up to 40% of platform revenue. Whale TV+ is now available on all…
NBC Sports and Peacock set viewership records in 2024, with over 400 billion minutes watched across major events like the Paris Olympics, NFL playoffs, and the Kentucky Derby. Key highlights include a record 30.4 million primetime viewers for the Olympics,…
