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Sony Accelerates Its Push into Anime: Crunchyroll Surpasses 17 Million Subscribers & Announces ‘Ghost of Tsushima’ Series
Sony Accelerates Its Push into Anime: Crunchyroll Surpasses 17 Million Subscribers & Announces ‘Ghost of Tsushima’ Series. Sony is significantly ramping up its investments in the anime sector.
CNN's inflection point: Digital transformation, cable spinoffs, and the 'original scene' controversy
CNN, once synonymous with cable news dominance, is at a critical juncture. Three years after shuttering the ill-fated CNN+ streaming service, the network is once again preparing to enter the streaming fray—this time with a new platform that integrates live TV and on-demand content.
Disney Targets Economic Uncertainty at Upfronts: Introducing ESPN Streamer and AI-Driven Ad Solutions
Global Ripples Expected, Including in South Korea’s Competitive OTT and Advertising Landscape. Disney took center stage at the May 14 Upfronts at the Javits Center in New York, unveiling a comprehensive plan to maximize advertising ROI amid a turbulent global economy.
Virtual Production Becomes the ‘New Normal’ in the Entertainment Industry
As evidenced by the recent NAB Show in Las Vegas, virtual production—anchored by LED volume technology and real-time rendering—has officially evolved from a futuristic experiment to an industry standard.
AI, Entertainment Jobs, and Tariffs Take Center Stage at NAB 2025
AI, Entertainment Jobs, and Tariffs Take Center Stage at NAB 2025. Industry’s biggest broadcast equipment show in Las Vegas blends innovation with apprehension.
Western-Themed FAST Channel ‘Western Bound’ Joins TCLtv+
Electronics manufacturer TCL has added a new, free ad-supported streaming channel (FAST) to its proprietary streaming service TCLtv+. The channel, “Western Bound,” is dedicated to Western-themed content and is now available for viewers without any additional subscription.
Amazon 2025 Upfront: Building a ‘One-Stop’ Ecosystem for Entertainment, Sports, and Advertising
Amazon 2025 Upfront: Building a ‘One-Stop’ Ecosystem for Entertainment, Sports, and Advertising. Amazon has unveiled an ambitious vision for a single integrated platform that combines entertainment, commerce, and advertising at its 2025 Upfront event.
Amazon announces "13% increase in Prime Video active users to 130 million" ahead of Upfront event
Amazon, ahead of its second annual Upfront advertising event in New York, announced that its ad-supported Prime Video service now reaches over 130 million active users in the U.S.-a 13% increase from the 115 million reported last year.
NHL Fast-Tracking Global Expansion with Major TV Rights Deals — New Partnerships with Amazon, Disney, and More
NHL Fast-Tracking Global Expansion with Major TV Rights Deals — New Partnerships with Amazon, Disney, and More. In recent years, the National Hockey League (NHL) has signed a series of major media partnerships, accelerating its market expansion not only across the United States and Canada but also…
Startup Shibuya Officially Launches ‘Short Film Streaming Platform’-Fans Decide on Future Episodes
Shibuya Launches Short-Film Streaming Platform Where Fans Greenlight Future Episodes. By Todd Spangler. Los Angeles-based startup Shibuya, which aims to reinvent the way creators and audiences interact, has officially rolled out its crowdfunding-based streaming platform at shibuya.film.
JAYKEEOUT Takes Center Stage at K-CREATOR GLOBAL BRAND Partnership, Licensing Expo 2025
Korea’s digital content powerhouse is making a global statement at Licensing Expo 2025, with the “K-CREATOR GLOBAL BRAND Partnership” program set to connect the nation’s most influential creators-including the headline act, JAYKEEOUT-with leading international brands.
LA is rapidly emerging as a new hub for sustainable and environmental technology
Los Angeles is rapidly emerging as a new hub for sustainable and environmental technology,. moving beyond its traditional strengths in entertainment and software.