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An NFT company backed by Mark Cuban announced a new $10 million funding round and the launch of "Space Jam"-themed NFTs. What Happened: Nifty announced a new NFT line centered around the upcoming movie “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” People who visit the website and create an...

Disney+ is one of the fastest-growing streaming platforms of all time, hitting 100 million in less than one year. A new report shows subscriber growth might be slowing down and the company saw only one movie rank in the top 10 of most-streamed movies in the first half of 2021. Disney+...

One of the leading fast-food companies in the U.S. is expanding on a partnership with the well-known animated series “Rick and Morty.” What Happened: Restaurant company Wendy’s Co (NASDAQ: WEN) has launched two new exclusive drink flavors in partnership with the show: Mello...

One of the most popular NBA players ever is set to star in a highly anticipated sequel movie over 20 years in the making. What Happened: LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers will star in “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” The film will mark the debut for James in a starring role, while...

AT&T Inc’s (NYSE: T) HBO Max platform introduced an advertising-supported subscription tier for $9.99 per month. Users will have the existing ad-free monthly subscription option at $14.99. HBO Max promised to offer the lowest commercial ad load in the streaming industry to...

From 1994 to 2004, “Friends” was one of the most-watched television series. The six stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer appeared in all 235 episodes. “Friends: The Reunion Special” airs Thursday, May 27...

The (arguably) greatest NHL player of all time will be the centerpiece of new coverage for Turner Sports next season. What Happened: Wayne Gretzky, who played 21 seasons in the NHL, is joining Turner Sports in a multi-year deal to provide studio analysis for NHL games starting in 2021-2022. Turner...

AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) will launch HBO Max in Latin America on June 29 at a significant discount compared to the U.S, Bloomberg reports. The Latin American monthly subscriptions will start from $3 compared to $15 in the U.S. It will also launch a $10 monthly subscription plan, including...

One of the biggest megamergers in the entertainment industry — between streaming assets from AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA) — was announced Monday. The Streaming Merger Deal: The deal combines the premium entertainment, sports and news...

In a tale of the times for the post-pandemic world, movie theaters are welcoming back customers. The shift to streaming platforms by many of the largest entertainment companies has left theaters without their normal slate of blockbusters. Enter Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX). What Happened: “Army...

One of the most-watched television series of all time will return to a streaming service with a highly anticipated and long-delayed reunion special. What Happened: A release date of May 27 was announced for “Friends: The Reunion Special,” set to air on HBO Max. The special will feature...

AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) subsidiary WarnerMedia — which in turn owns HBO Max — is planning to charge $9.99 per month for an advertisement-supported version of its streaming service, CNBC reported Wednesday. What Happened: HBO Max without advertising costs $14.99 per month, which is...

Walt Disney Co’s (NYSE: DIS) streaming service's mobile app garnered 2.3 million global installations over the Christmas holiday, according to Sensor Tower, a market research firm. What Happened: The holiday weekend numbers mark a 28% increase over the preceding period, Bloomberg...

Formula One, the motorsports owned by Liberty Media Formula One (NASDAQ: FWONA) (NASDAQ: FWONK), is in "active talks" with Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) to stream its Grand Prix races, the Financial Times reports. What Happened: Formula One is the world'...

One of the most awaited big-ticket superhero films of the year, "Wonder Woman 1984" has generated a subdued $38.5 million in global box-office in the opening weekend, Bloomberg reports. It is worth noting that the "Wonder Woman" 2017 movie had grossed more than $822...