Streaming media technology
Here’s what streaming bundles could look like, according to Liberty Media’s John Malone
In the early days of streaming, Netflix and Hulu promised an on-demand viewing experience with an ever-growing library of movies and TV shows, presenting an alternative to the traditional cable bundle. Today, consumers are cutting the cable cord, but also juggling streaming services, creating a fragmented and confusing experience — and perhaps generating a need […]
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‘Sesame Street’ will be revamped as Max streaming deal is set to expire
Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie during the presentation of the NDR and Deutsche Post commemorative stamp of ‘Sesamstrasse’ on March 2, 2020 in Hamburg, Germany. Tristar Media | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images “Sesame Street” will soon have a new format as it turns the page on season 55, ending the children’s show’s […]
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Legacy media companies enter dark times as failures mount and Netflix rises again
Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, left; David Zaslav, CEO and president of Warner Bros. Discovery, center; and Bob Bakish, president and CEO of Paramount Global. Getty Images Companies and industries have ups and downs. The legacy media industry is in a valley. The first half of 2023 has been a colossal disappointment […]
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Amazon Prime signs on to stream professional pickleball tournaments
Ben Johns leaps across the kitchen for a backhand shot during the PPA Carvana Arizona Grand Slam Pro Men’s Doubles Championship match at Legacy Sports USA on February 19, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona. Bruce Yeung | Getty Images Amazon Prime members can now add pickleball coverage to their list of membership benefits. Amazon’s Prime Video […]
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Netflix’s $2.5 billion financial commitment in Korean articles appeals to audiences around the world
Younghee, the giant robot doll from Netflix thriller “Squid Game,” exhibited at the Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea. “Squid Game” was a world achievement and stays Netflix’s most-watched clearly show of all time. Chung Sung-jun | Getty Pictures Netflix is shelling out $2.5 billion on Korean information and sees chances beyond the Asian region, […]
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In renaming ‘HBO Max,’ Warner Bros. Discovery hedges its bets in streaming
JB Perrette, President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Streaming and Games, speaks onstage during a Warner Bros. Discovery Streaming Press Event on April 12, 2023 in Burbank, California. Jeff Kravitz | Getty Images Humble as he may be, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav proved this week he’s definitely a name dropper. Warner […]
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Disney CEO Bob Iger wastes no time putting turnaround plans in place after a solid quarter
Disney (DIS) reported a stronger-than-expected fiscal 2023 first quarter after the closing bell Wednesday, and Bob Iger struck the right tone on his first conference call since returning as CEO, prioritizing creativity and profitability. Revenue increased about 8% year-over-year, to $23.51 billion, beating analysts’ expectations for $23.37 billion, according to estimates compiled by Refinitiv. Earnings-per-share (EPS) fell 6.6% […]
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How the end of Netflix password sharing will change the way families watch, especially the ones with college-age children
Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Is sharing a Netflix password cybercrime? It will soon become, mostly, a thing of the past if the world’s largest streaming service has its way. After experimenting with a plan to crack down on password sharing in Latin America, Netflix will launch the U.S. version of this subscription identification […]
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Wells Fargo sees Disney rallying nearly 50% next year if Iger makes this big move
Spinning off ESPN and ABC from Disney is the best move that CEO Bob Iger can make for the entertainment giant and its stock, according to Wells Fargo. The bank is predicting the split will likely come in late 2023, after Disney implements cost-cutting and balance-sheet initiatives. Those first moves may include ESPN going a […]
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