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Taylor Swift Vs. Scooter Braun: New Docuseries On Bitter Music Feud To Skip US Launch
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 12:33pm | 661Global superstar Taylor Swift has been increasingly in the spotlight over the last two years with a record-breaking tour and record-breaking concert film. A new docuseries about Swift is coming to a streaming platform, but fans may not love hearing the details. What Happened: The docuseries will...
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Get Your Popcorn Ready: 6 Fresh Releases To Stream This Weekend On Netflix, Hulu And Disney+
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 4:23am | 988Weekends are perfect for diving into the world of television and catching up on some great shows. Whether you’re into suspense, drama, or some light-hearted comedy, the streaming world is bringing a delightful mix to your screens this weekend. Here's a curated list of top shows you can start...
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EXCLUSIVE: Streaming Platform Winner Picked By Benzinga Readers: Did Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video Or Max Take Top Honors?
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 2:00pm | 739Consumers are spending more money monthly on video streaming plans. But, as consumers look to cut streaming plans as costs go up, only the best and most-loved platforms will thrive, which could be bad news for streaming stocks. What Happened: Benzinga recently polled its website readers to ask...
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AppleTV+ A Streaming Winner? New Survey Shows Platform Has Smallest Library, Highest Rated Content
Monday, April 1, 2024 - 10:30am | 732When it comes to consumers picking which streaming platform they choose, they might consider quantity and/or quality, which is an ongoing struggle for streaming companies to carefully balance. A new survey highlights the winners when it comes to quality. What Happened: Streaming platform AppleTV+...
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HBO Delays Free Streaming Of 'Last Week Tonight With John Oliver' On YouTube To Drive Max Viewership And Revenue Growth
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 1:07am | 945HBO is delaying the free streaming of John Oliver‘s show on YouTube, contrary to the free uploads of Jon Stewart‘s show. This decision is part of a broader strategy by Warner Bros Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:WBD) to increase revenue. What Happened: Warner Bros. Discovery, the owner of HBO,...
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Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Is 'Not The Answer': Analysts Highlight Deal Positives, Negatives
Thursday, December 21, 2023 - 2:14pm | 968A mega-merger could happen in the world of media with two television, movie and streaming companies joining forces. Here's a look at what analysts are saying about a potential combination of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:WBD) and Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA)(NASDAQ:PARAA), which was...
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Verizon's New Bundle Gets You Netflix And Max For $10 A Month, But There's A Catch
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 12:17am | 463If you are tired of streaming services hiking prices, Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) has a deal that might interest you. The carrier is offering a new Netflix and Max bundle for $10 a month, knocking off $7 from the total cost. What Happened: Verizon has announced a new Netflix and Max...
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'Friends' Viewership Surges After Matthew Perry's Death: Could There Be Any Greater Tribute?
Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 12:20pm | 367The Max streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) has been enjoying an uptick in viewers ever since "Friends" actor Matthew Perry passed away on Oct. 28. What Happened: Nielsen data ranks "Friends" seventh among the top acquired series among all streaming providers. The comedy...
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Best Black Friday Streaming Deals: Max, Disney+, Paramount Premium And More
Thursday, November 23, 2023 - 2:01pm | 621Black Friday is almost here and with it, streaming services are offering a range of discounts. This comes after many of these services, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV Plus, Max and others raised subscription prices. Thankfully, along with deals on gadgets, you can score streaming service...
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Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Fall, Max Subscribers Drop: Could 'Underused' Harry Potter Franchise Help A Turnaround?
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 4:05pm | 757Shares of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) are falling Wednesday after the company reported third-quarter (Q3) financial results. Could a boy wizard and a revival of a hit franchise help the company's future success? What Happened: Warner Bros. Discovery reported revenue of $9.98 billion for Q3...
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Disney+ Ad-Free Plan Gets Hefty Price Raise To $13.99/Month: Here's How Others Compare
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 10:27pm | 479The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has announced a noteworthy 27% increase in its ad-free Disney+ subscription cost. What Happened: Starting Oct. 12, the ad-free subscription plan for Disney+ will significantly surge its monthly cost, escalating from the current $10.99 to $13.99 per month....