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Streaming Companies Dominate Emmy Award Nominations: How Apple, Netflix And HBO Max Are Shaking Up TV
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 12:32pm | 932When the 2022 Primetime Emmy Award Nominations were announced Tuesday, a commonality was the dominance of streaming platforms in many categories. Over the years, the number of nominations by streaming companies has been strong and could show that the future of television belongs to streaming. What...
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Don't Worry 'Stranger Things' Fans, Spinoff Series And More Content Coming From Creative Team: Here's The Details
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 - 6:39pm | 962One of the most successful Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) original series of all time is coming to an end with a fifth season. The good news is subscribers of the popular streaming platform will see a spinoff series and more work from the creative team behind “Stranger Things.” What...
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Netflix Cuts 300 From Workforce, Continuing 2022 Layoffs After Subscriber Loss: What Investors Should Know
Thursday, June 23, 2022 - 3:51pm | 447A leading streaming company is cutting more employees after posting a net loss of subscribers in the first quarter. Here are the details. What Happened: Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) cut 300 positions Thursday, according to an exclusive report from Variety. The majority of the job cuts came from...
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Why Netflix Is Launching An Ad-Supported Streaming Plan
Thursday, June 23, 2022 - 10:41am | 544Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has had a change of heart when it comes to ad-supported streaming. CEO Ted Sarandos shared why the company is moving forward with the new plan. What Happened: Netflix told employees in May that an ad-supported plan could be coming for the streaming...
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More Game Of Thrones Content Is Coming With A Jon Snow Series: What Investors Should Know
Friday, June 17, 2022 - 12:30pm | 556The "Game of Thrones" franchise will live on with a highly anticipated sequel series — just the latest in a string of spinoff programming inspired by the popular HBO show that spanned eight seasons. What Happened: Kit Harington will return to the role of Jon Snow in a live-...
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These Are The Advertisements Disney+ Won't Be Airing
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 - 11:27am | 722Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) announced recently it would add some commercials to its Disney+ streaming platform in a lower priced ad-supported tier. Set for a rollout in late 2022, Disney is beginning to establish rules on who can and can’t advertise on the streaming platform. What...
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Ad-Supported Netflix Plans Could Come By End Of 2022: What Investors Need To Know
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 3:54pm | 574Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) saw shares tumble after reporting its first quarterly drop in subscribers in over 10 years. One item being drawn up to combat subscriber losses could be coming sooner than expected. What Happened: Netflix told its employees that it could launch an ad-...
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Is Trouble Ahead For Netflix's US Dominance? Another Streaming Rival Reports Q1 Gains
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 - 2:48pm | 622Shares of many streaming-related companies were dragged down after market leader Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) reported April 19 a loss in quarterly subscribers for the first time in over 10 years. With several companies reporting gains in the same quarter, it could be better for the streaming market...
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Benzinga Poll: Netflix, Disney+, Hulu Or HBO Max - Which Streaming Platform Has The Best Shows?
Sunday, May 1, 2022 - 10:41am | 613As the streaming market continues to evolve, consumers are left to decide which services are worth a monthly subscription fee. This has led to discussions of a saturation point in the U.S. streaming market and some people ending their subscriptions with some of the largest companies. What Happened...
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Move Over Netflix? HBO Max Is Gaining Subscribers And Market Share
Thursday, April 21, 2022 - 1:41pm | 934Shares of streaming-related stocks were hammered this week after an earnings report from Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) saw a decline in quarterly subscribers. One streaming company reported a strong gain in the same quarter and could be taking market share from Netflix. What Happened: HBO Max and...
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These Are The Most Popular Streaming Apps For Millennials (And No, Netflix Isn't No. 1)
Monday, April 11, 2022 - 5:16pm | 837A new list shows the most popular streaming apps for users in the U.S. based on their age. Among the highlights are that several of the top streaming apps are not the ones users would guess top the list. What Happened: Data from The Streamable features the top-used streaming apps using...
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'Hard Knocks' Comes For The Detroit Lions: Here's How Featured Teams Have Performed And 2022 Betting Odds
Monday, March 28, 2022 - 4:54pm | 1117The Detroit Lions are coming to Hard Knocks, the Emmy Award-winning series from HBO Sports. Before you place your bets on the Lions making the Playoffs or posting a winning record, here’s a look back on how teams have improved or regressed after their appearance on what HBO calls the “...
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Disney Is Taking Marvel Shows Back From Netflix, But This Superhero Will Be Offered On Rival Platform
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 - 12:25pm | 548Since acquiring Marvel in 2009, The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has enjoyed the success of the brand across several sectors including streaming. Disney doesn’t have all the Marvel content under one roof yet, though. What Happened: Disney recently regained the rights to six...
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Is LeBron James Heading To The Metaverse?
Friday, March 11, 2022 - 3:22pm | 684One of the top NBA players could be headed to the metaverse, according to a recently announced trademark filing. What Happened: LeBron James has filed for several trademarks involving the metaverse, as reported by trademark attorney Josh Gerben of Gerben Law. “LeBron James is taking his...
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Warner Bros. Shifts Film Release Schedule: Could The Move Hurt Momentum From 'The Batman'?
Thursday, March 10, 2022 - 2:48pm | 447A major movie studio is changing up its release schedule, including several highly anticipated comic book franchise adaptations. What Happened: Warner Bros., a unit of AT&T Inc (NYSE: T), announced Thursday it would change several movie release dates: “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom...