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AEW is moving its pay-per-view events to Prime Video in a multi-year deal covering the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. While WBD’s Max still streams AEW’s weekly shows, Prime Video’s bigger reach and strong live sports setup made it the…

Netflix is boosting its content budget to $18 billion in 2025, an 11% jump from last year. The streamer is doubling down on major franchises like Squid Game and Stranger Things, stacking up licensed hits like Grey’s Anatomy, and expanding…

Disney has cut 200 jobs across ABC News and its entertainment networks, shutting down FiveThirtyEight and consolidating teams. A+E Networks is rebranding as A+E Global Media, ditching its cable-era baggage to go all-in on streaming, FAST, and digital content. While…

YouTube has expanded its $7.99 Premium Lite plan to the U.S. while surpassing 125 million paid subscribers across YouTube Premium and YouTube Music, a 25% increase in a year. The Lite tier offers ad-free video but lacks ad-free music, offline…

Philo is introducing a $4 monthly surcharge for subscribers who pay through Apple’s in-app billing, raising their total cost from $28 to $32 starting March 4, 2025. This move reflects a broader industry pushback against Apple’s commission fees, which take…

Fabric has acquired BB Media to enhance its media data intelligence capabilities, integrating BB Media’s expertise in audience analytics and market intelligence. The move strengthens Fabric’s ability to provide a more connected data ecosystem, optimize studio workflows, and enhance AI-driven…

Warner Bros. Discovery is launching Max in Turkey on April 15, replacing BluTV, the local streamer it acquired in 2023. This marks Max’s 77th market and signals WBD’s push for international growth, with increased investment in Turkish originals alongside global…

MrBeast is now valued at $5 billion—more than AMC Networks and Lionsgate combined—showing just how much YouTube has outpaced legacy media. While Hollywood spent billions chasing Netflix, YouTube let creators take over—and profit. With viral videos, a booming brand, and…

NBCU has launched SNL Arcade with Comcast, Cox, and Verizon as an interactive trivia experience tied to SNL50, running from February 27 to March 27. While it appears to be a simple brand extension, the initiative is strategically designed to…

YouTube has overtaken traditional TV by dominating watch time without ever spending billions on original content. At MIP London, YouTube’s VP Pedro Pina confirmed the platform has "no interest whatsoever" in originals—because it doesn’t need them. In January, YouTube accounted…