Ex-TikTok CEO seen as contender for Discovery-WarnerMedia streaming
While one source close to the situation cautioned that it’s too early to speculate and no decisions have been made, another noted that Mayer is friendly with a number of Discovery and WarnerMedia insiders, including Discovery Chief Executive David Zaslav.
Streaming services want users to stop sharing passwords
Many of us were taught to share as kids. Now streaming services ranging from Netflix to Amazon to Disney+ want us to stop.
‘Tiger King’ star Carole Baskin explains why she’s releasing a ‘purr-ency’ crypto coin
The altcoin listed on Rally.IO “is not a currency for investment” and it starts at around $7.
Amazon sales top $108B as Bezos touts Prime and cloud growth
Amazon's sales soared as CEO Jeff Bezos prepares to step aside for his successor Andy Jassy.
Netflix tanks as subscriber growth cools
Netflix's subscriber growth is showing signs of a slowdown as the streaming giant reported 4 million new subscribers in the first quarter of 2021, after projecting in January that it would pull in 6 million new customers.
Amazon gets $116M toward 'Lord of the Rings' TV series from New Zealand
New Zealand has awarded Amazon tax subsidies worth more than $100 million to film its upcoming “Lord of the Rings” television series in the country, government officials said Friday.
World's last Blockbuster more popular after Netflix show
In its heyday, Blockbuster had 9,000 stores around the world. But in-store video rental stores began struggling with the rise in on-demand streaming services.
T-Mobile to wind down live TV services, offer YouTube TV
T-Mobile US Inc. is scrapping its efforts to crack into the home television market on its own after the wireless company failed to build its skinny bundle of channels into a profitable service.
Disney+ subscriptions to increase $1 on Friday
The Walt Disney Company is upping the subscription price of its 16-month old streaming service, Disney+ on Friday by $1.
WallStreetBets founder Jaime Rogozinski signs with United Talent Agency
Rogozinski confirmed to FOX Business that UTA has lined up a speaking engagement at a conference in the fall, and has held preliminary discussions about his podcasts
Netflix password sharing crackdown underway with new test and warning
A spokesperson for Netflix confirmed the test to FOX Business, noting it is "designed to help ensure that people using Netflix accounts are authorized to do so.”
NHL, ESPN announce 7-year agreement beginning next season
The NHL will be back on ESPN.
Pandemic dashes AMC movie magic with $4.5B loss for 2020
AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. said the winter surge in coronavirus cases walloped the company during its latest quarter, forcing it to again shut down many of the theaters it had reopened.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry: What is their net worth?
Here is how much the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are supposedly worth.
Amazon eyes $1 billion NFL payout for exclusive rights to some Thursday night games
The Journal reported that Amazon currently pays between $75 million and $100 million to stream Thursday games under its current contract which lasts through the 2022 season. The new deal would reportedly take effect after the 2022 season.
Joe Montana huddles with new football league controlled by fans
San Francisco 49ers legend Joe Montana is regarded as one of the greatest players in NFL history. Now, during his retirement life, he’s not only an investor, but he’s serving as the Chief Strategic Officer for Fan Controlled Football.
DraftKings, Dish deal seen as bet against FuboTV as streamer's stock tumbles
FuboTV CEO David Gandler defended his sports streaming brand’s business outlook on Wednesday as shares plunged 18% following lukewarm earnings results and news that rival Dish Network has partnered with DraftKings on an in-app betting partnership.
Netflix commits $100M to boost diversity in film, TV
Netflix Co-CEO and Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos confirmed that the streaming service will invest $100M to boost diversity in film and TV.
AT&T sells part of DirecTV to buyout firm TPG
AT&T Inc. agreed to sell a stake in its pay-TV unit to private-equity firm TPG and carve out the struggling business, pulling the telecom giant back from a costly wager on entertainment.
'Mission: Impossible,' 'A Quiet Place' sequels to stream on Paramount+ 45 days after hitting theaters
"Mission: Impossible 7" starring Tom Cruise and "A Quiet Place Part II" starring Emily Blunt will stream on Paramount+ 45 days after hitting theaters.