Entertainment
- Paramount+ Grows Globally, But Licensing Deals Could Cap Streaming Potential | Chartswww.thewrap.com Paramount+ Grows Globally, But Licensing Deals Could Cap Streaming Potential | Charts
Paramount+ relies heavily on content from Paramount Global subsidiaries, but many of these titles are also available on competitors
> Paramount+ relies heavily on content from Paramount Global subsidiaries, but many of these titles are also available on competitors
- Sling TV to Raise Prices by $5.99 Per Month Starting in Decemberwww.thewrap.com Sling TV to Raise Prices by $5.99 Per Month Starting in December
The hike will bring the cost of the individual Sling Orange and Blue plans to $46 per month, while Sling's Orange + Blue combo plan jumps to $65 per month
> The hike will bring the cost of the individual Sling Orange and Blue plans to $46 per month, while Sling's Orange + Blue combo plan jumps to $65 per month
- ‘The Penguin’ Rules the Streaming Roost, Holds Off Taylor Sheridan on Streaming Top 10 | Chartwww.thewrap.com ‘The Penguin’ Rules the Streaming Roost, Holds Off Taylor Sheridan on Streaming Top 10 | Chart
The Penguin holds off Taylor Sheridan on the streaming Top 10, but Sheridan's Yellowstone landed No. 1 on Linear.
> The Penguin holds off Taylor Sheridan on the streaming Top 10, but Sheridan's Yellowstone landed No. 1 on Linear.
- Hulu, Fox Entertainment Ink 4-Year Streaming Deal Renewalvariety.com Disney’s Hulu, Fox Entertainment Ink Four-Year Streaming Deal Renewal
Hulu will continue to be the U.S. streaming home for Fox's "The Simpsons," "The Masked Singer" and other shows for at least the next four years.
> Hulu will continue to be the U.S. streaming home for Fox's "The Simpsons," "The Masked Singer" and other shows for at least the next four years.
- Could 'The Simpsons' Replace Its Voice Actors With AI?www.wired.com Could 'The Simpsons' Replace Its Voice Actors With AI?
Deepfake technology can make convincing replicas from a limited amount of data, and the show has 30 years worth of audio to work from.
> Deepfake technology can make convincing replicas from a limited amount of data, and the show has 30 years worth of audio to work from.
- The Great Comcast/NBCUniversal Cable Channel Spinoff Is Upon Uswww.indiewire.com Comcast Spins Off MSNBC, CNBC, USA Network, E!, Syfy, Fandango, and Rotten Tomatoes to Form New Company
Comcast is spinning off MSNBC, CNBC, USA Network, E!, Syfy, Fandango, and Rotten Tomatoes to form a new company.
> Comcast is spinning off MSNBC, CNBC, USA Network, E!, Syfy, Fandango, and Rotten Tomatoes to form a new company.
- Comcast Plans Massive Cable Spin-Off, Separating USA, MSNBC, Othersvariety.com Comcast Plans Massive Cable Spin-Off, Separating USA, MSNBC and More From NBC, Theme Parks
Comcast plans to spin off the bulk of its NBCUniversal cable networks, separating USA, MSNBC, E! and more from the NBC broadcast network
> Comcast plans to spin off the bulk of its NBCUniversal cable networks, separating USA, MSNBC, E! and more from the NBC broadcast network
- Apple TV+ spent $20B on original content. If only people actually watched.arstechnica.com Apple TV+ spent $20B on original content. If only people actually watched.
Reportedly high budget has brought Apple TV+ a lot of prestige, but not a lot of viewers.
> Reportedly high budget has brought Apple TV+ a lot of prestige, but not a lot of viewers.
- Shaun White Snowboarding League to Air on NBC and Peacockwww.hollywoodreporter.com NBC Sports Acquires Rights to Shaun White’s The Snow League
The Snow League features snowboard and freeskiing competitions, which will stream on Peacock and air on NBC.
> Shaun White snowbording league The Snow League to air on NBC and stream on Peacock in deal with NBC Sports.
- Max Asia Rollout: WBD Execs JB Perrette & James Gibbons On Launchdeadline.com Max Rollout Continues With Asia Launches: “This Is Barely Finishing Act One,” Says Warner Bros Discovery’s JB Perrette
Max is launching in seven Asian countries today and we spoke to Warner Bros Discovery's JB Perrette and James Gibbons about the strategy.
> Max is launching in seven Asian countries today and we spoke to Warner Bros Discovery's JB Perrette and James Gibbons about the strategy.
- Nicole Kidman Has No Regrets About AMC Campaign: 'Meme Me'www.indiewire.com Nicole Kidman Has No Regrets About Her Viral AMC Campaign: ‘You Can Meme Me as Much as You Want’
Nicole Kidman explained why her viral AMC campaign is totally ok to meme.
> Nicole Kidman explained why her viral AMC campaign is totally ok to meme.
- Animation Guild Brings 'March on the Boss' Protests to Warner Bros.www.thewrap.com Animation Guild Brings 'March on the Boss' Protests to Warner Bros.
After rallying at Netflix and DreamWorks' headquarters, animators turn their attention to the "Coyote vs. Acme" studio
> After rallying at Netflix and DreamWorks' headquarters, animators turn their attention to the "Coyote vs. Acme" studio
- LeBron James' SpringHill Co., Ben Winston's Fulwell 73 to Mergevariety.com Fulwell 73 and SpringHill Co. Join Forces to Grow in Film, TV, Documentary, Live Events and Branded Content
SpringHill Co. and Fulwell 73 are set to merge as both companies hope to grow their activity in TV, film, sports, live events and branded content.
> SpringHill Co. and Fulwell 73 are set to merge as both companies hope to grow their activity in TV, film, sports, live events and branded content.
- Inside Skydance Media’s Financials: David Ellison’s Studio Has Mostly Lost Money Since 2021www.thewrap.com Inside Skydance Media’s Financials: David Ellison’s Studio Has Mostly Lost Money Since 2021
The private company, valued at $4.75 billion in its $8 billion Paramount deal, relies on film, animation and licensing deals with Netflix.
> The private company, valued at $4.75 billion in its $8 billion Paramount deal, relies on film, animation and licensing deals with Netflix.
- Streamers’ Ad-Tier Offerings See Subscriber Increase in U.K.variety.com Streamers’ Ad-Tier Offerings See Subscriber Increase in U.K., According to Latest Ratings Report
Ad tier subscribers have been increasing in the U.K according to the latest report from ratings body Barb.
> Ad tier subscribers have been increasing in the U.K according to the latest report from ratings body Barb.
- Intimacy Coordinators Vote to Join SAG-AFTRAvariety.com Lee Strasberg Film Festival Unveils Honorees for 2024 Edition – Film News in Brief
The Lee Strasberg Film Festival has unveiled the award winners for its 2024 edition.
> SAG-AFTRA announced that intimacy coordinators have voted to join the union.
- The CW's Liz Wise Lyall & Betsy Slenzak Among Execs Exitingdeadline.com The CW Layoffs: Scripted Chief Liz Wise Lyall & Unscripted Deputy Betsy Slenzak Among Execs Impacted
The fallout around The CW’s layoffs is starting to emerge. Deadline understands that scripted boss Liz Wise Lyall and Betsy Slenzak, who is the second in command in terms of unscripted programming, are among those affected. Earlier today, Deadline revealed that the Nexstar-owned network cut around 3...
> The fallout around The CW’s layoffs is starting to emerge. Deadline understands that scripted boss Liz Wise Lyall and Betsy Slenzak, who is the second in command in terms of unscripted programming, are among those affected.
- Netflix Ad Tier Hits 70M Monthly Users Two Years After Madison Avenue Pushdeadline.com Netflix Ad Tier Hits 70M Monthly Users, Nearly Doubling In Six Months
Netflix is marking the two-year anniversary of its entry into advertising by revealing its ad tier now reaches 70 million monthly active users worldwide.
> Netflix is marking the two-year anniversary of its entry into advertising by revealing its ad tier now reaches 70 million monthly active users worldwide.
- EchoStar Sheds 43,000 Pay TV Subscribers, Adds 145,000 Sling TV Subscriptions in Q3www.thewrap.com EchoStar Sheds 43,000 Pay TV Subscribers, Adds 145,000 Sling TV Subscriptions in Q3
The Dish parent has entered into an agreement to sell the satellite TV giant to rival DirecTV in a deal for $1 and $9.75 billion in debt
> The Dish parent has entered into an agreement to sell the satellite TV giant to rival DirecTV in a deal for $1 and $9.75 billion in debt
- Curzon Cinema Chain Acquired by Fortress in U.K. Arthouse Dealvariety.com Curzon Cinema Chain Acquired by Fortress in U.K. Arthouse Deal
Fortress Investment Group has acquired British arthouse exhibitor and distributor Curzon.
> Fortress Investment Group has acquired British arthouse exhibitor and distributor Curzon.
- South Korea Courts Content Industry Investors With U-Knock Forumvariety.com South Korea Courts Investors to Turbo-Charge its Content Industry: ‘There is More Growth to Come’
South Korea courted investors for its content sector at the U-Knock forum that brought together producers, distributors and private equity players.
> South Korea courted investors for its content sector at the U-Knock forum that brought together producers, distributors and private equity players.
- Paramount+ Hits Profitability for Second Consecutive Quarterwww.indiewire.com Paramount’s Streaming Division Hits Profitability for the Second Quarter in a Row
Paramount+ added 3.5 million subscribers in its 2024 Q3, bringing it to 72 million.
> Paramount+ added 3.5 million subscribers in its 2024 Q3, bringing it to 72 million and reaching profitability for the second quarter in a row.
- AMC Networks’ U.S. Ad Sales Fall 10% in Q3, as Streaming Subscribers Tick Up by 200,000 to Reach 11.8 Millionvariety.com AMC Networks’ U.S. Ad Sales Fall 10% in Q3, as Streaming Subscribers Tick Up by 200,000 to Reach 11.8 Million
AMC Networks reported its third-quarter 2024 earnings Thursday.
> AMC Networks reported its third-quarter 2024 earnings Thursday.
- AMC Networks Paying $42M For Full Control Of BBC Americadeadline.com AMC Networks Paying $42M For Full Control Of BBC America
AMC Networks has rolled up BBC America, paying $42 million in cash for full control of the cable network a decade after making a minority investment.
> AMC Networks has rolled up BBC America, paying $42 million in cash for full control of the cable network a decade after making a minority investment.
- After Trump Win, Hollywood Moguls Ready for Megamergerswww.hollywoodreporter.com After Trump Win, Hollywood Prepares for Megamergers — and Volatility
A palpable buzz has taken hold of corporate boardrooms that another four years of the Republican will free up dealmaking.
> On Nov. 7, a day after Donald Trump's victory, Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav delivered a message: It's open season on dealmaking.
- Paramount Adds 3.5M Subs As DTC Grows But Group Revenue Dropsdeadline.com Paramount Global Adds 3.5 Million Streaming Subs In Q3 But Revenues Fall 6% As TV & Film Dip
Paramount Global has posted lower year-on-year revenue in Q3, but Paramount+ added 3.5 million subscribers as DTC profit hit $49 million.
> Paramount Global has posted lower year-on-year revenue in Q3, but Paramount+ added 3.5 million subscribers as DTC profit hit $49 million.
- Outer Banks Season 4 Ratings: 1.2 Billion Minutes Watched, Per Nielsenvariety.com Nielsen Streaming Top 10: ‘Outer Banks’ Returns at in Second Place With 1.2 Billion Minutes Watched After Season 4 Debut
'Outer Banks' returned to the Nielsen Streaming Top 10 at No. 2 with 1.2 billion minutes watched.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/21768836 >> 'Outer Banks' returned to the Nielsen Streaming Top 10 at No. 2 with 1.2 billion minutes watched.
- Edith Mendoza Alva Exits As Netflix Director, Comedydeadline.com Edith Mendoza Alva Exits As Netflix Director, Comedy
Edith Mendoza Alva has departed Netflix after a three-year stint as Director, Comedy, Original Series.
> Edith Mendoza Alva has departed Netflix after a three-year stint as Director, Comedy, Original Series.
- Sony Pictures Entertainment Q2 Profit Slides To $124Mdeadline.com Sony Pictures Entertainment Q2 Profits Slide To $124M; Impact From Hollywood Strikes Cited
Second-quarter profits at Sony Pictures Entertainment slid to $124M for the three months ended September 30
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/21768828 > Second-quarter profits at Sony Pictures Entertainment slid to $124M for the three months ended September 30
- Warner Bros. Exec Says Plans for Max Password-Sharing Crackdown Are Really Just Another Price Hikegizmodo.com Warner Bros. Exec Says Plans for Max Password-Sharing Crackdown Are Really Just Another Price Hike
Warner Bros. Discovery is planning to start sending messages to Max subscribers about limiting account sharing later this year.
> Warner Bros. Discovery is planning to start sending messages to Max subscribers about limiting account sharing later this year.
- Max is getting ready for its own password-sharing crackdownwww.theverge.com Max is getting ready for its own password-sharing crackdown
First Netflix, then Disney Plus, and now Max.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/21744579 > First Netflix, then Disney Plus, and now Max.
- Paramount+ to Roll Out Premium and Ad Tiers in UK, Irelandwww.hollywoodreporter.com Paramount+ to Roll Out Premium and Ad Tiers in U.K. and Ireland
The price of the standard plan will change as "part of the ongoing strategy to offer customers a choice of pricing options."
> Paramount+, the streaming service of Paramount Global, will roll out premium and advertising tiers in the UK and Ireland.
- Warner Bros. Discovery Posts Streaming Profit of $289 Million in Q3 as Subs Grow to 110.5 Millionwww.thewrap.com Warner Bros. Discovery Posts Streaming Profit of $289 Million in Q3 as Subs Grow to 110.5 Million
The media giant's overall results were dragged down by the studios division, which posted a 17% decrease in revenue and 58% decrease in profit
> The media giant's overall results were dragged down by the studios division, which posted a 17% decrease in revenue and 58% decrease in profit
- Shari Redstone to Exit Paramount Global Board of Directors After Skydance Mergerwww.thewrap.com Shari Redstone to Exit Paramount Global Board of Directors After Skydance Merger
The non-executive chair has the option of joining New Paramount's board, but does not plan to, an individual familiar with her plans tells TheWrap
> The non-executive chair has the option of joining New Paramount's board, but does not plan to, an individual familiar with her plans tells TheWrap
- Netflix Unscripted Execs Damla Dogan and Todd Hurvitz Exit in Department Reshufflewww.thewrap.com Netflix Unscripted Execs Damla Dogan and Todd Hurvitz Exit in Department Reshuffle
Two of Netflix's top unscripted executives, Damla Dogan and Todd Hurvitz, have exited the streamer in a restructuring
> Two of Netflix's top unscripted executives, Damla Dogan and Todd Hurvitz, have exited the streamer in a restructuring
- IndieWire Future of Filmmaking Summit Wrap-Upwww.indiewire.com IndieWire’s Future of Filmmaking Summit Celebrated Those Who Adapt Without Compromising What Matters
At the inaugural IndieWire Future of Filmmaking summit, luminaries such as Sean Baker discussed the next generation of the art form.
> At the inaugural IndieWire Future of Filmmaking summit, luminaries such as Sean Baker discussed the next generation of the art form.
- 'Wild Robot' and 'Inside Out' Directors on Creating Animated Featuresvariety.com ‘Wild Robot,’ ‘Inside Out’ and ‘Transformers One’ Directors Talk Creating Authentic Animated Features at SCAD
This year’s top Oscar contenders for an animated feature shared their insights on creating emotionally authentic animated features at SCAD.
> This year’s top Oscar contenders for an animated feature shared their insights on creating emotionally authentic animated features at SCAD.
- Nielsen Gets OK to Add First-Party Streaming Data to Its TV Ratingswww.hollywoodreporter.com Nielsen Wins Approval to Combine First-Party Streaming Data and TV Measurement
The Media Rating Council OKs the change, which will combine the company's panel ratings with big data from streamers.
> An industry group has blessed Nielsen's plans to combine internal data from streamers with its own TV measurement.
- Paramount Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Sharing User Viewing Historywww.hollywoodreporter.com Paramount Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Sharing Subscriber Viewing History
The lawsuit alleges a violation of a federal law barring the disclosure of personally identifiable information to third parties. Many streaming platforms incorporate tracking tools that allow companies to record users' viewing activity.
> Many streaming platforms incorporate tracking tools that allow companies to record users' viewing activity.
