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Warner Bros. Discovery is launching Max in Australia on March 31, available through major app stores, with Foxtel subscribers getting access for free. The rollout is part of WBD’s global expansion and comes just in time for The Last of…

YouTube is updating its mid-roll ad placement strategy to improve the viewing experience and help creators maximize revenue. Starting May 12, the platform will reduce ads that interrupt sentences or action sequences, instead placing them at natural breaks. Older videos…

Fox is bending over backward to insist it’s not chasing the SVOD dream—despite launching a general-interest subscription streaming service. CFO Steve Tomsic claims this isn’t a play against Netflix, Disney+, or Peacock, yet the service will bundle live sports and…

Formula 1 is shopping for a new U.S. media rights deal after ESPN’s exclusivity window expired, aiming for a massive jump to $160M–$180M per year. ESPN is still in the mix but isn’t rushing to meet that price, especially with…

YouTube is cracking down on piracy tutorials, removing videos that show how to bypass paywalls, jailbreak devices, or illegally access content. The move is driven by a mix of legal pressure, financial interests, and industry partnerships, with AI-powered moderation flagging…

Fox Sports Mexico lost its Premier League rights after missing payments, cutting short its £50 million deal. Tubi swooped in, making the games free to stream and eliminating a pay-TV barrier for Mexican fans. This shake-up highlights the growing shift…

FanDuel Sports Network is now available on Prime Video, giving sports fans in 31 states a new way to stream local NBA, NHL, and MLB games for $19.99 per month. With cable companies scaling back RSN coverage, this deal helps…

The Streaming Wars’ first live webinar explored key industry trends, including the evolution of bundling beyond video, the role of live events on FAST, and the challenges of tracking churn across aggregators. Experts also discussed hybrid monetization, subscription flexibility, and…

Netflix is investing $1 billion over the next four years to develop original movies and TV shows in Mexico, strengthening its commitment to local content and talent. Announced by Co-CEO Ted Sarandos alongside Mexican officials, the plan includes $2 million…

TelevisaUnivision’s ViX just pulled off its second straight profitable quarter, showing that Spanish-language streaming can be both viable and profitable. U.S. revenue grew 2% in Q4 2024 to $835.5 million, thanks to a boost from subscriptions and a $70 million…