Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, insists the company is open to backend deals for talent but claims most filmmakers and producers prefer upfront payments. While Netflix made an exception for Ben Affleck’s RIP, Bajaria noted that backend deals remain…
Real Madrid’s comeback win against Manchester City in the Champions League set a new streaming record for a live sporting event on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, drawing over four million viewers. This marks Prime Video’s first season broadcasting…
JioCinema and Disney’s Hotstar have merged into JioHotstar, integrating content from Disney, Warner Bros, NBCUniversal, and Paramount. The move follows Reliance’s $8.5 billion merger with Disney’s Indian assets, creating a joint venture that controls 85% of India's streaming market.
Apple is launching a dedicated Apple TV+ app for Android, expanding its reach beyond its own ecosystem. This move aligns with Apple's broader strategy of prioritizing content distribution over platform control, ensuring Apple TV+ is accessible on as many devices…
The Hollywood Reporter is calling March 2nd the end of TV, as the Oscars will stream live on Hulu for the first time, breaking free from the pay TV bundle. By 2025, every major broadcast event—including live sports and awards…
On Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies podcast, Warner Bros. Discovery's JB Perrette discussed Max’s global expansion to 74 markets, driving its subscriber count to 110 million. The company is leveraging existing IP, increasing local original content, and using AI to…
Netflix is reportedly considering a bid for Formula 1's U.S. media rights, potentially taking over from ESPN, whose exclusive negotiating window has expired. The streamer, credited with F1's growing popularity in the U.S. due to Drive to Survive, has been…
Digital i’s YouTube Audience Trends Report reveals that long-form content accounts for 73% of all YouTube viewing time in the US, up from 65% in October 2023. The shift is most pronounced among 18-24-year-olds watching on mobile, with their time…
The Hollywood Reporter introspects on cable news' uncertain future as ownership changes, declining pay-TV revenues, and shifting consumer habits reshape the industry. MSNBC is being spun off, CNN is restructuring, and Fox News may face a sale if Rupert Murdoch…
Starz and YouTube have expanded their partnership with a new promo offering YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channels subscribers 30 days of free access to Starz’s content. The limited-time deal, available through April, coincides with major televised events like the…
