Entertainment

James Cameron warned Sen. Mike Lee that a proposed Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would accelerate the decline of theatrical exhibition, cost jobs, and weaken America’s global film leadership. He questioned Netflix’s commitment to a 17 day theatrical window…

Basics of Streaming breaks down how platforms deliver multi-audio and multi-subtitle experiences using separate audio tracks, timed text files, adaptive bitrate streaming, and metadata-driven manifests. Instead of duplicating video files, services dynamically switch tracks at playback, enabling global scale, accessibility…

From the Archives revisits UltraViolet’s rise and collapse as Hollywood’s failed attempt to modernize digital ownership through a cross-retailer rights locker. Backed by most major studios, UltraViolet aimed to preserve transactional revenue and portability, but fragmentation, retailer instability, Disney’s launch…

Netflix released 52% of its Original TV seasons in non-English languages in 2025, marking a structural shift toward local-language production at scale. English-language projects still account for the majority of content spend, reinforcing the company’s dual-track strategy of global event…

Apple is upgrading Apple Podcasts with native video support, seamless audio and video switching, and built in dynamic ad insertion for video episodes. The move positions Apple more directly against YouTube, Spotify, and Netflix as video podcast consumption accelerates. By…

Ampere Analysis shows North American scripted TV commissions rose for a second straight year in 2025, even as international scripted output fell sharply. The recovery is being driven by commercial broadcasters and disciplined streaming services relying more heavily on pre-existing…

Basics of Streaming breaks down how streaming hardware devices function as specialized computers, managing everything from video decoding to app execution and security. These devices deliver consistent performance across TVs, support advanced formats such as 4K HDR, and provide platforms…

From the Archives revisits Pivot, Participant Media's short-lived attempt to build a socially conscious cable network for millennials. Launched in 2013, Pivot aimed to disrupt linear TV with activist-driven content and digital features, but its reliance on traditional cable distribution…

Sony Group raised its full-year outlook after a 22% jump in Q3 operating income, supported by gains in music, semiconductors, and gaming. Sony Pictures Entertainment saw an 11% revenue decline and 9% drop in profit due to tough comparisons with…

From the Archives examines how Stage 32 tried to become Hollywood’s professional social network but hit structural limits. While it helped creators connect and learn, it couldn’t replace the industry’s informal, relationship-driven systems. Stage 32 ultimately thrived as an education…