Netflix is releasing a three-part docuseries on Mike Tyson, covering his rise, struggles, and redemption. The announcement follows Tyson's record-breaking fight with Jake Paul, which drew 108 million viewers, becoming Netflix’s most-streamed live event ever. The series bolsters Netflix’s expanding…
Sesame Street is searching for a new home for its original episodes after Warner Bros. Discovery decided not to renew its output deal with HBO and Max. While Max will retain the show's library through 2027, the decision aligns with…
Vice Media is launching a sports division, shifting Vice TV to a sports-first focus with over 50 hours of original programming, including docuseries on Rick Pitino and John Calipari, and partnerships with Omaha Productions. This move supports Vice’s post-bankruptcy efforts…
BuzzFeed has sold the studio behind the show "Hot Ones" to an affiliate of Soros Fund Management for $82.5 million. The sale is part of BuzzFeed's shift away from content-driven revenue to focus on high-margin, tech-enabled strategies like programmatic advertising…
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.
