#streaming-services

#streaming-services

Censors in Russia have altered or removed significant amounts of content from Western films and series, altering portrayals and key messages to align with the Kremlin's agenda.

The streaming service Dropout has been on a considerable uptick since becoming independently owned by now-CEO Sam Reich, pivoting to complex, unscripted shows while maintaining comedic chops.

Godspeed You! Black Emperor have removed nearly their entire discography from all major streaming services, including Spotify and Tidal, to protest Spotify's military investments.

Toronto-based Zone-ify added free casual games to its ad-supported streaming service in June, making it part of a larger trend among streaming services.

Amaarae's 'Black Star' illustrates a journey into the dance underground, using contrasting styles in songs like 'Stuck Up' to explore themes of transgression and joy.

Disney is set to fully integrate Hulu with Disney Plus, creating a unified app experience that will launch next year, raising questions about Hulu's standalone future.

The deal allows ESPN to fully own and operate the NFL Network, integrating it with ESPN's direct-to-consumer streaming network set to debut this fall.

Fox is launching Fox One, its $20-a-month service, with modest aspirations for subscriber numbers, indicating a cautious approach to its entry into the streaming market.

The Real Housewives of London features rich, middle-aged women engaging in dramatic confrontations, similar to other franchises, and is available for streaming on Hayu.

Starting on Wednesday 23 July, the streaming service will no longer be supported on Virgin Media's older TV boxes. That means anyone still using the TiVo box will not be able to access BBC iPlayer.

Donald Trump has effectively used his power during his second presidential term to manipulate media companies, raising the stakes of any threats he makes regarding their decisions.

California's CARE Courts aim to enforce treatment for those with severe mental health issues, while Orange County emphasizes voluntary participation through 'relentless outreach.'

California's Senate Bill 576 aims to regulate the volume of commercials on streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu, aligning them with existing federal standards for traditional TV, which mandates that commercial volume must not exceed programming volume.

The classification of The Bear as a comedy is misleading, as it lacks traditional humor and levity, influencing its perception as a sitcom despite deeper narratives.

"We standardized on one streaming TV platform: Roku, which innovated its user interface by placing external device inputs on the same menu as streaming services."