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…
The Cincinnati Reds have reversed their 2025 broadcast plans, opting to return to FanDuel Sports Network (formerly Bally Sports), owned by Main Street Sports Group, instead of proceeding with MLB Media. This one-year deal marks Main Street’s ninth MLB franchise,…
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+…
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…
Roku has reached 90 million global streaming households, representing nearly half of U.S. broadband homes. The milestone underscores Roku’s market dominance, driven by its affordable devices, integration into smart TVs via the Roku TV program, and its rapidly growing ad-supported…
In LA Times introspection, 2025 will bring significant shifts to entertainment. Disney’s Hulu Live TV-Fubo merger clears antitrust hurdles for its Venu Sports launch, signaling streaming consolidation. AI adoption accelerates with studios like Lionsgate, though labor concerns persist. The box…
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…
