Tag: hulu

The Wrap compares how major streamers stack up in subscribers and revenue, highlighting Netflix’s dominance with 301.63 million subscribers—well ahead of Disney+ (203.8M), Warner Bros. Discovery (116.9M), Paramount+ (77.5M), and Peacock (36M). Netflix also leads in ARPU at $17.26 in…

Fox Corporation has appointed Pete Distad as CEO of its upcoming direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service, set to launch by the end of 2025. The yet-to-be-named platform will offer content from Fox News, Fox Sports, and the Fox broadcast network, expanding…

Antenna's latest State of Subscription report shows that SVOD services are managing churn more effectively through bundled offerings and ad-supported tiers. Nearly 20% of Max’s new sign-ups in 2024 came from its bundle with Disney+, Hulu, which retained 80% of…

From the Archives revisits Boxee, an early streaming pioneer that integrated online content, local media playback, and social features into an open-source platform. Initially gaining traction with software for Mac, Linux, and Apple TV, Boxee later launched the Boxee Box…

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…

Skip unpacks Disney’s Q1 2025 earnings, which highlight a shift toward profitability over subscriber growth. Total revenue reached $24.69 billion (up 5%), while operating income surged 30.5% to $2.64 billion. Streaming posted a $293 million operating profit, a major turnaround…

Disney is prioritizing “skinny bundles” over its Venu sports streaming venture, citing their growing appeal and Venu’s redundancy. CEO Bob Iger confirmed ESPN will also launch a standalone streaming service with betting and fantasy sports features. Disney is merging Fubo…

Disney has hired former Meta exec Andre Rohe as EVP of product engineering ahead of the launch of its flagship ESPN streaming service this fall. Rohe, who previously held engineering leadership roles at Meta, YouTube, and Google, will report to…

Nielsen will begin reporting Disney Plus, ESPN Plus, and Hulu as a single entity called "Disney Streaming" in its "The Gauge" reports starting January 2025. This change reflects Disney’s content integration efforts and aims to better measure its total TV…

A TVB survey finds over 50% of Disney+, Max, and Netflix subscribers still use ad-free plans, despite the push for ad-supported tiers. Netflix leads with 61% of users ad-free, followed by Max (57%) and Disney+ (53%). While ad-supported plans generate…