From the Archives revisits how Hitbox and Azubu, two early challengers to Twitch’s dominance, merged to form Smashcast, a bold but ultimately short-lived attempt to create an esports-first streaming platform. Hitbox brought technical innovation and creator-first values, while Azubu added…

Paramount has acquired Bari Weiss’s media startup The Free Press for $150 million and named her editor-in-chief of CBS News. The move gives Weiss control over CBS News while she continues to run The Free Press as an independent brand.…

Disney is raising prices for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN streaming bundles starting October 21, with increases of $2–$3 per plan. The move comes just days after backlash over Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, which led to subscriber cancellations. This marks the fourth…

Netflix is reportedly exploring a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets following the company’s decision to split into two standalone entities. The breakup has sparked interest from multiple suitors, including Skydance’s David Ellison. While Netflix has avoided…

ESPN will acquire key NFL media assets including NFL Network, RedZone, and fantasy football operations in exchange for an equity stake of up to 10 percent granted to the NFL. The move supports ESPN’s launch of its $29.99 per month…

Southeast Asia added over 1.5 million premium VOD subscribers in Q2 2025, nearly doubling Q1’s growth, driven by connected TV adoption and rising engagement with Korean, Thai, and Indonesian content. Netflix remained the top platform with 12.8 million subscribers, while…

Hub Entertainment Research reports that 72% of all U.S. TV viewing is now ad-supported, with streaming accounting for 42% of that time. Viewers increasingly see streaming as one of the best values in entertainment, ranking just behind vacations. While tolerance…

AT&T has sold its remaining 70% stake in DirecTV to TPG, fully exiting the pay TV business it entered in 2015. DirecTV, now wholly owned by TPG, plans to expand its investment in video innovation and streaming. The move lets…

UFC is likely to move away from its exclusive media rights deal with ESPN and is “likely” to pursue a multi-partner distribution strategy for its next contract, targeting $1 billion annually. With competitors like Netflix, Amazon, and Warner Bros. Discovery…

Sony Music Labels has acquired full rights to Spookiz, the globally popular non-verbal animation series, marking its first move into animated character content. The company plans to produce new episodes, expand the character lineup, and infuse the franchise with music,…