#streaming-wars tag

2 weeks ago

David Ellison bought Paramount. Now it looks like Warner Bros. could be next on his list.

David Ellison, backed by Larry Ellison, is poised to pursue Warner Bros. Discovery after acquiring Paramount, potentially consolidating major Hollywood studios.

1 month ago

Why 2025 is the year of the creator in Hollywood

Execs have insisted Netflix is superior to YouTube while also making it clear they're open to deals with its stars. "We're looking for the next generation of great creators, and we're looking everywhere," co-CEO Ted Sarandos said in April. It's not just talk. Netflix has done deals with star creators, including kids entertainer Ms. Rachel, The Sidemen, and, most recently, science educator Mark Rober.

Media industry

Digital life

2 months ago

The world's biggest comics platform is betting on video to lure Gen Z

Webtoon is launching vertical video adaptations of comics featuring real actors to engage Gen Z audiences.

fromFortune

2 months ago

ESPN swallowing NFL RedZone, Hulu getting integrated and Wrestlemania: Disney's big streaming swings, explained

Disney integrates Hulu into Disney+ to enhance user experience and content offerings.

fromwww.esquire.com

Is 'Duster' Coming Back for Season 2?

HBO Max canceled the crime drama Duster shortly after its debut season, despite strong audience and critic ratings.

fromVulture

5 Urgent Questions for the Emmys' Limited Series Race

This year's Limited Series race underscores ongoing competition with Netflix, HBO, and FX contending for supremacy, having dominated the category for 13 consecutive years.

Television

fromIndieWire

'The Naked Gun' Is the Most Important Movie of the Summer

Movies used to be explicitly funny, with audiences expecting to pay for laughter. Now, humor has become a tone diluted across various genres, failing to deliver true comedy.

Film

fromVulture

How YouTube Won the Living Room

YouTube is dominating U.S. TV viewership, surpassing rivals with 12.5% of total viewing for four consecutive months.

fromIntelligencer

Are You Ready to Watch TikTok on TV?

The streaming wars coincide with a crisis in traditional TV viewing, as audiences increasingly turn to social media.

fromFortune

4 months ago

TV and movies are so expensive to produce not even AI will make a significant financial difference-and the streaming wars are to blame

The cost of acquiring [intellectual property], attaching talent, and producing quality content has surged due to the streaming wars, making it unaffordable for many.

Artificial intelligence

Washington Wizards

fromDecider

4 months ago

The tragic reason why 'The Wheel of Time' was cancelled

'The Wheel of Time' cancellation highlights the precarious nature of streaming series amid corporate regime changes.

How Disney, Netflix, and others are shifting their battle tactics in the next phase of the streaming wars

Netflix shifts focus from subscriber growth to engagement, collaborating with other platforms along the way.

fromThe Verge

6 months ago

Podcast

The 2025 Vergecast streaming draft

The annual check-in reveals the shifting dynamics and competitive landscape of the streaming industry.

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