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More media companies and legacy linear network owners are launching streaming platforms, adding to the market more options for consumers than ever, which could mean a high monthly bill when it comes to streaming costs. A new survey finds that consumers are tired of spending so much and could...

HBO’s The Last of Us “may require Season 4,” according to the hit series’ showrunners. In a recent interview with Deadline, showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann disclosed that Season 2 consists of seven episodes. The scope of Season 3 will be “significantly...

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NYSE) stock has soared following the success of its international projects and ad-supported plan. Its latest experiment is to redesign its TV app home screen amid the continued shift to streaming. What Happened: Netflix announced the testing of an upcoming home screen redesign...

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) recently announced it would no longer be available on second-generation and third-generation Apple TVs. According to The Verge, the change is set to take effect after July 31, 2024. The decision comes as part of Netflix's efforts to "maintain the best possible Netflix...

In a recent development, renowned actor Robert De Niro lent his voice to a new advertisement for President Joe Biden‘s campaign, criticizing former President Donald Trump. What Happened: De Niro, known for his vocal opposition to Trump, narrated a 30-second ad for Biden’s campaign,...

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) released its biannual engagement report on Thursday, covering 99% of viewing on the platform from July to December 2023. From hit TV shows to original movies, viewers watched more than 90 billion hours of content on Netflix in the second half of 2023. Netflix released its...

Amazon.com Inc‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Fallout TV series has been a huge hit on Prime Video, leading to more people playing the Fallout games than ever before. Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Bethesda recently revealed that almost five million people played Fallout games in a single day. See...

During the original run of "Game of Thrones," executives at HBO's former owner, AT&T Inc (NYSE: T), proposed shooting the series vertically "so it would fit on your phone." This request, revealed in a Wall Street Journal article, was part of AT&T's interest in...

Doctor Who's showrunner, Russell T. Davies, has refuted rumors of a collaboration between Doctor Who and Epic Games' Fortnite. As reported by Eurogamer, Davies directly addressed the speculation on Instagram, responding to a user's inquiry about the reported Fortnite collaboration by...

On July 28th, Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) shares rose soared roughly 25% upon the release of second quarter earnings that topped Wall Street estimates. On Monday after the bell, Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) also topped second quarter revenue and earnings estimates despite a challenging TV...

Shares of Roku Inc (NASDAQ:ROKU) are trading nearly 9% higher during Thursday's after-hours session following the company's second-quarter earnings print. Here's what investors need to know. By The Numbers: The San Jose-based digital media player issued a loss of 76 cents per share, ahead of the $...

The 2023 Emmy Award nominations were announced Wednesday and showed again that streaming platforms continue to be well received by critics, leading the way in the awards race. Here’s a look at the top nominated streaming platforms and some surprises. What Happened: The 2023 Emmy Awards could...

Some thoughts on Disney's (NYSE: DIS) transition from linear (pay-TV) to direct-to-consumer (DTC): The biggest problem for Disney is that their ability to think and act long-term is inextricably tied to U.S. pay-TV. This comment, from Iger on the Q2 call, does a good job of summarizing...

By Lucía Tedesco via El Planteo The sequel to the iconic 2000s stoner series "Weeds" promises to surprise fans with the plot, under the title "Weeds 4.20." This new installment will feature original lead Mary Louise Parker reprising the role of Nancy Botwin, the pot-...

It's bad news across the board for major entertainment studios and distribution companies, as 11,500 TV and film writers from the Writers Guild of America announced a strike that has now brought the industry to a halt. Yet it's not only investors and studio executives who should be...