Tag: streaming business

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…

Marc Rashba, EVP of Partnerships at Cineverse, is hopping on The Streaming Wars’ first-ever webinar, The Audience Equation: Winning Viewers and Value in 2025. Happening on February 13 at noon ET, this no-BS panel will cover the biggest streaming trends—bundling,…

Netflix is leveraging the massive popularity of its shows, such as "Squid Game," to expand its consumer products business, partnering with brands like Puma, Johnnie Walker, and Crocs to offer themed merchandise. The strategy includes retail stores, pop-up experiences, and…

French and Dutch authorities have raided Netflix’s offices in Paris and Amsterdam over alleged tax fraud and concealed employment. The probe focuses on Netflix's past tax practices, with European regulators increasingly scrutinizing streaming giants' tax contributions. Netflix now faces growing…

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is reportedly considering a strategy to allocate the bulk of its $39 billion debt to its linear networks, allowing its streaming and studio businesses to operate with minimal financial burden. This move, reminiscent of Tribune Company's…