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Apple Could Be Betting On Future Growth From Sports, How New MLS Deal May Help
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - 5:58pm | 949Technology giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the many companies fighting for a share of the highly competitive streaming market via its AppleTV+ offering. While the streaming platform doesn’t have the same hit shows or movies as some competitors, a bet on sports could be the big...
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Golden Globe Award Nominees: See The List And Which Companies Could Win Big In January 2023
Monday, December 12, 2022 - 12:49pm | 2122After a scandal rocked the Hollywood Foregin Press Association, canceling the annual Golden Globes ceremony in 2022, the show returns on Jan. 10, 2023 with awards covering the best in movies and television. Here is a look at the nominees for the 80th annual Golden Globes and which companies are...
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Lionel Messi Linked To MLS Team: Here's The Details And Who Could Benefit
Monday, November 28, 2022 - 6:46pm | 808Soccer superstar Lionel Messi is being linked to Major League Soccer (MLS) as his next home. Here’s what a move to America’s top soccer league could mean. What Happened: Over the last 19 seasons, Messi has played for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). With his contract with...
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Will 'The Slap' Help Or Hurt Will Smith's AppleTV+ Thriller? 'Emancipation' Puts Academy Awards In Awkward Spot
Monday, October 3, 2022 - 4:42pm | 859After months away from the Hollywood spotlight, Will Smith could have his shot at redemption with a highly anticipated movie coming to theaters and on a major streaming platform. What Happened: In one of the most talked about entertainment stories of 2021, Will Smith slapped Academy Award host...
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BELIEVE: Football Is Life And Ted Lasso Is Now In A FIFA Video Game
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 11:06am | 578Ted Lasso, the titular character of a hit AppleTV+ comedy series, is getting the video game treatment. What Happened: Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) is including the fictional AFC Richmond team from "Ted Lasso" in the 2023 version of its popular FIFA soccer video game series. Coach Ted...
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Aaron Judge Home Run Chase Could Benefit Several Media Companies
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - 6:56pm | 737The New York Yankees have nine games left in the 2022 Major League Baseball season. Those games, like many before them, could see strong viewership due to a home run chase happening with the team's star player. What Happened: Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has hit 60 home runs on the...
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Oprah Waves Goodbye To AppleTV+: Is It A Big Loss For The Streamer?
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - 10:55am | 596Technology giant Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is ending a content deal with talk show host and producer Oprah Winfrey. Even though Winfrey is one of the most respected names in entertainment, the news might not be a major blow to the Cupertino, California-based company's streaming service, AppleTV...
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Apple Spent Billions To Get Soccer, But You Can't Pay Them To Take This Content
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - 2:58pm | 911The old adage for media companies is “content is king,” and the world of streaming platforms has put sports media rights in focus. Live sports continue to generate huge viewership and command premium advertising dollars, but one league was rejected by a major streaming platform. What...
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New Hillary Clinton Docuseries Will Air On This Streaming Network: Here's When And Where
Friday, July 15, 2022 - 12:22pm | 483Hillary Clinton has a new docuseries in the works. The show will feature the former First Lady, U.S. Presidential candidate, and Secretary of State alongside her daughter, Chelsea, interviewing women for “intimate conversations," The Hollywood Reporter reports. What Happened: “...
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Apple Ramps Up Sports Content With Major League Soccer Deal: What Investors And Sports Fans Should Know
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 4:57pm | 642Technology giant and streaming company Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) signed a deal with Major League Soccer (MLS) on Tuesday. Here are the details. What Happened: Major League Soccer signed a 10-year media rights deal with Apple beginning in 2023. Current MLS rights owners ESPN and Fox Sports...
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Speed Racer Coming To Apple: What Investors Should Know
Friday, May 27, 2022 - 10:06am | 407Well-known and beloved Japanese media franchise Speed Racer is set to get another live-action adaptation. Here’s what we know so far. What Happened: A live-action series of Speed Racer is being created for Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) and could hit the company’s AppleTV+ streaming platform...
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Will Smith Fallout: These Movie Companies Are Pausing Movies And Could Lose On Backlash Against Actor
Sunday, April 3, 2022 - 4:44pm | 813After the slap heard around the world, Will Smith has found himself in hot water with the Academy Awards and fans. The fallout is now set to impact the movie studios that already had Smith movies and projects in the works, and could cost several companies some huge box office takes in the meantime...
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MLB Owners, Players Reach Tentative Agreement To End Lockout: What Fans And Investors Should Know
Thursday, March 10, 2022 - 5:22pm | 532Major League Baseball is back for the 2022 season Here’s the latest. What Happened: Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have reached a new collective-bargaining agreement, according to ESPN. The agreement ends a 99-day lockout and could possibly save a 162-game season, which...
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World Of Women NFT Collection Gets Media Deal With Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine: Here Are The Details
Friday, February 18, 2022 - 3:19pm | 773A leading non-fungible token collection with women traits and characteristics has signed a media deal with Hello Sunshine, the company founded by actress Reese Witherspoon. Here are the details and what’s next. What Happened: Hello Sunshine signed a “storytelling partnership...
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Apple TV+ Partners With Women's Rights Activist Malala Yousafzai
Monday, March 8, 2021 - 6:20pm | 556Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced a multi-year partnership with the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, Malala Yousafzai. What Happened: Apple announced on Monday its plan to add the 23-year-old women’s rights activist’s production company, Extracurricular, to its streaming...