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ITV Studios to Launch US Love Island FAST Channel from Zoo 55 via Prime Video
ITV Studios to Launch US Love Island FAST Channel from Zoo 55 via Prime Video. World of Love Island will feature over 300 hours of the UK and Aussie versions.
Netflix, Apple Sweep Emmys, Threaten HBO's Crown...New Prestige TV Powerhouses Emerge
Netflix, Apple Sweep Emmys, Threaten HBO's Crown... “New Prestige TV Powerhouses Emerge” Young Viewers Watch Awards Shows in Clips, YouTube Eyes the Oscars.
FCC Chairman's Podcast Threat Leads to Jimmy Kimmel Show Suspension in Just 5.5 Hours
FCC Chairman's Podcast Threat Leads to Jimmy Kimmel Show Suspension in Just 5.5 Hours. Nexstar and Sinclair Block Broadcasts as $6 Billion Merger Hangs in Balance... Disney Immediately Capitulates.
Asian Content Revolution: Crunchyroll's 114 Orders Signal New Era as Anime and K-Drama Dominate Global Streaming
Crunchyroll's 114 series orders dwarf Netflix's 4, marking anime platform's decisive victory. Japanese anime captures 44% and K-dramas 35% of global preferences, rivaling Hollywood's reach. 'Korean Crunchyroll' on horizon as K drama Streaming accelerate international expansion.
Disney, NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. File Massive Copyright Lawsuit Against Chinese AI Startup MiniMax
Hollywood giants' cross borders to defend intellectual property in the AI era. Disney, NBCUniversal, and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have jointly filed a sweeping copyright infringement lawsuit against Chinese generative AI startup MiniMax. The case, lodged in the U.S.
Tubi Launches Chrome Extension for Covert Workplace Streaming as 84% of Gen Z Admits to Watching During Work Hours
Tubi Launches Chrome Extension for Covert Workplace Streaming as 84% of Gen Z Admits to Watching During Work Hours. One-click disguise transforms streaming into fake productivity screens when the boss approaches - Tubi officially embraces the reality of workplace streaming with 'Productubity' tool.
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[Special]The Ellison Empire: Hollywood's Most Ambitious Consolidation Play Yet
Oracle Founder's Son's $28 Billion Paramount Acquisition Followed by $40 Billion Warner Bros. Challenge. From Mission: Impossible to Harry Potter: An Unprecedented Merger of Two Studios with a Century-Long History.
Emmys 2025 Ratings Rebound: What It Means for the Industry
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on September 14 in Los Angeles, drew an audience of 7.4 million viewers across CBS and Paramount+. This marks an 8% increase from last year’s broadcast on ABC, which attracted 6.9 million viewers, and represents the most-watched Emmys since 2021.
KOCOWA Announces Largest-Ever Subscription Offer for New Viewers Across the Americas
Unprecedented KOCOWA Premium plan discount now available for new subscribers across the Americas. Limited time offer: First month at $0.99, followed by three months at half price. Campaign runs through September 30, promising expanded access to top Korean entertainment.
Older Americans Drive US Linear TV: 71% of Viewing Minutes Come from Age 45+
Older Americans Drive US Linear TV: 71% of Viewing Minutes Come from Age 45+. New Samsung Ads Data Highlights Generational Divide in Broadcast Consumption—Linear TV Faces an Aging Audience as Younger Viewers Flock to Streaming.
Penske Media Sues Google Over AI Overview Feature
Media giant claims AI summaries steal traffic and revenue from news media. Penske Media Corporation (PMC) has filed a lawsuit against Google in Washington DC federal court, alleging that Google's AI Overview feature unlawfully uses news content and diverts traffic from publisher websites.
Pay TV at the Edge: How to Survive After Nine Straight Years of Decline. Answer is'AI'
The End of Cable TV: Surviving Nine Consecutive Years of Decline and the Looming 'Cliff'. Cable TV's 9-Year Death Spiral: Traditional Broadcasting Faces Extinction by 2029.