Disney announced that its streaming services—Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+—averaged 157 million global monthly active users (MAUs) and 112 million domestic MAUs over the past six months. The metrics exclude Hotstar and are based on users watching ad-supported content for over…
Venu Sports is nearing its official launch following a $220 million settlement between Disney, Fox, and TNT Sports with Fubo. This resolution cleared legal obstacles, including Fubo's lawsuit alleging anti-competitive practices, which delayed Venu's debut. The streaming service, a JV…
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,…
Fubo and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have resumed preliminary discussions about a new carriage agreement that could bring WBD-owned channels like TBS, TNT, and TruTV back to Fubo for the first time since 2020. This follows Fubo's recent deal with…
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…
Disney has announced plans to merge its Hulu + Live TV service with Fubo, creating the second-largest live TV streaming platform in the U.S., behind YouTube TV. The merger resolves Fubo’s lawsuit against Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery over…
The XR Sports Alliance (XRSA) has welcomed its first members, including Deutsche Telekom, XREAL, and E1 Series, to advance XR sports innovation. Founded by Accedo, Qualcomm Technologies, and HBS, XRSA aims to accelerate the adoption of immersive sports experiences through…
The LA Times delves into the significance of WWE’s expansion into streaming and Netflix’s strategy to grow its live content offerings. The $5 billion exclusive deal positions WWE to expand its global reach and revenue streams, while Netflix leverages WWE’s…
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,…
The Diamond Sports Group on Thursday emerged from its Chapter 11 bankrupty case, and now it has a new name: "Main Street Sports Group." This article, Diamond Sports rebrands to Main Street Sports after emerging from Chapter 11, was first…
