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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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Caitlin Clark Is No. 1 Pick In WNBA Draft: Media Stocks, Sportsbooks To Watch As Iowa Star Goes Pro
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 12:37pm | 852Two-time national women's college basketball player of the year Caitlin Clark is the top overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. What Happened: Clark, who played for the Hawkeyes at the University of Iowa, dominated the stat sheets in the NCAA. She also helped women's basketball generate impressive...
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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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Will Travis Kelce Be Able To Balance NFL Career, Taylor Swift Romance, And An Amazon Prime Show Hosting Gig?
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 10:47am | 548In the 2023 season, Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, was instrumental in the team’s achievement of winning the Super Bowl for the second year in a row. Now, he may have his eyes set on a new part-time career alongside his NFL stardom. What Happened: Kelce was already...
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MrBeast Vs. Elon Musk: YouTuber Says X Is 'Not There' For Video Yet, 'They Need A Year Or Two To Build It Out'
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 6:46pm | 692Content creator Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has more than 200 million subscribers on video platform YouTube. While he's been testing out video content on X, formerly known as Twitter, MrBeast prefers YouTube over X. What Happened: With 245 million subscribers on Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:...
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MrBeast Confirms 'Beast Games' On Amazon Prime Video With 1,000+ Contestants, $5M Prize: 'It's Gonna Be An Insane Show'
Monday, March 18, 2024 - 6:46pm | 853Content creator Jimmy Donaldson, best known to many as MrBeast, is the most followed individual on video platform YouTube. While YouTube will always be his home, MrBeast is expanding with a new game show on a leading streaming platform. What Happened: MrBeast confirmed a report he signed a game...
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Musk Puts Feud With Bezos Aside To Celebrate Amazon Prime's 'Fallout' Experience At SXSW
Friday, March 8, 2024 - 5:08pm | 711Billionaire Elon Musk is a lover of video games and has said in past interviews that Deus Ex, Fallout and Bioshock are among his favorites. It shouldn't come as a huge surprise that Musk was on hand to support a "Fallout" experience. The support could help out two Musk rivals: Jeff Bezos and Bill...
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Pay More, See Less? Prime Video Subscribers Sue Amazon For Flooding 'Ad-Free' Content With Commercials
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 4:03am | 555Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is facing a potential class action lawsuit due to the recent introduction of commercials to its Prime Video service. Some users have deemed this move as deceptive. What Happened: The lawsuit has been filed in a federal court in California, claiming that Amazon’s...
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Netflix's Co-CEO Says 'Thrilled' With Password-Sharing Crackdown, Sees Positive Impact On Engagement
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 1:07am | 669In a recent earnings call, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) said it was “thrilled” with the results of its recent crackdown on password sharing, which has led to increased engagement and new user sign-ups. What Happened: Netflix’s co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, revealed during the earnings call...
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From Amazon's $100M To Chocolate Snacks, A Look At MrBeast's Most Profitable Deals
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 7:40pm | 561Renowned YouTuber James Donaldson, widely known as MrBeast, is reportedly on the verge of sealing a monumental deal with Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN), estimated to be around $100 million, to create a competition series for Prime Video. According to Puck News, MrBeast's team recently pitched...
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MrBeast Could Be Bringing Reality Competitions To Amazon Prime Video: Why This Is A Miss For Netflix
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 1:50pm | 906Content creator Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast) is one of the top social media figures with a YouTube subscriber base that totals over 200 million subscribers. While he recently experimented with highlighting one of his videos on Twitter, which is now known as X, MrBeast videos could find a new home...
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Amazon Scores Big With Regional Sports Network Deal: Prime Video To Feature MLB, NBA, NHL Games
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - 11:57am | 909Ecommerce giant Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) is investing more in the world of media rights for sports, a move that comes after success with its National Football League Thursday Night Football games. What Happened: As previously rumored, Amazon is coming to the rescue of Diamond Sports Group,...
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Amazon Prime Video Subscribers, Get Ready To Pay Extra Or Start Seeing Ads
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - 7:10am | 551Starting Jan. 29, viewers of Amazon Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Prime Video will begin to see ads unless they pay an additional amount. What Happened: Earlier this year, Amazon shared its intentions to introduce ads to its Prime Video streaming service. The e-commerce behemoth has now confirmed...
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Amazon's Prime Video Plans Aggressive Content Production Phase In India For 2024
Friday, December 22, 2023 - 2:30am | 460This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal. Prime Video India is preparing for a content-rich 2024, with a strong emphasis on a wide variety of fresh content. The company's country director, Sushant Sreeram, discloses that the forthcoming year will witness their most...