Entertainment

Disney and Charter have expanded their 2023 carriage deal, restoring eight previously dropped linear channels to Spectrum TV and adding ad-supported Hulu to Spectrum TV Select at no extra cost. The agreement extends the companies' multiyear partnership and deepens a…

Netflix is leveraging the final season of Squid Game to reinforce its long-term commitment to Korean storytelling. Speaking at the APOS summit, VP Don Kang emphasized that Korean content is now a foundational part of the platform’s global strategy. While…

Joost, founded by Skype creators Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis, launched in 2007 as a pioneering P2P-based platform aiming to deliver high-quality, ad-supported TV over the internet. Despite big-name content deals and innovative features like social interactivity and second-screen experiences,…

Max is rolling out AI-assisted autoplay video previews for all U.S. adult profiles on connected TV devices, aiming to improve content discovery and reduce manual curation. A new in-house tool will identify standout moments from its library for use in…

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,…

Netflix will invest more than €1 billion in Spain between 2025 and 2029, expanding its local production footprint and supporting more than 20,000 jobs. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos announced the commitment during a 10th-anniversary event at Netflix’s Madrid hub, citing over…

AMC Networks has partnered with Runway AI to generate marketing materials and pre-visualizations, aiming to cut costs amid ongoing financial pressure. While marketed as a tool to empower creatives, the move reflects a broader industry shift where AI adoption is…

Netflix and the Brazilian Tourism Board have launched a partnership to boost international tourism using the global appeal of Brazilian-made shows like Invisible City and Stranded With My Mother-In-Law. The initiative includes a Netflix-branded travel guide and follows the success…

Nielsen’s Gracenote reported that Netflix led all major SVOD platforms in Q2 2025 with an 18.2% increase in its content catalog. The top five services collectively added 4,500 new titles, with sports programming driving the highest growth at 7.8%. Netflix,…

Sony reported an 18% rise in annual net profit to ¥1.14 trillion ($7.32B), driven by its Music and Pictures divisions despite a 24% drop in Q4 revenue. Gaming and consumer electronics saw quarterly declines, while the company beat analyst expectations…