Entertainment

The NFL is expanding its digital playbook by partnering with YouTube to stream the 2025 Week 1 Friday night game from São Paulo, Brazil, for free to a global audience—marking the first time a full NFL game will stream live…

Google has launched 100 Zeros, a film and television initiative focused on embedding its technology and values into pop culture through entertainment. The effort is a multiyear partnership with Range Media Partners, with projects aimed at shifting youth perception and…

Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made films could be deeply destabilizing for both Hollywood and streaming platforms. While framed as a push to boost domestic production, it threatens to inflate costs, disrupt international content pipelines, and invite foreign retaliation—putting at…

Warner Bros. Discovery has introduced a paid sharing option on Max, allowing subscribers to add one out-of-household member for $7.99/month. The move mirrors Netflix's paid sharing strategy and reflects the broader shift in streaming toward revenue generation over growth.

Dimension Studio has launched an end-to-end AI-powered production pipeline, moving beyond experimental generative AI into full-scale operational use. Developed by its R&D division, the pipeline streamlines every phase of production — from ideation to delivery — enabling smaller teams to…

Netflix is exploring video podcasts as part of its effort to attract creator-led content, with co-CEO Ted Sarandos suggesting some may debut on the platform soon. The move signals a broader push to compete with YouTube, which leads in TV…

Netflix is testing an OpenAI-powered AI search tool on iOS devices in Australia and New Zealand, allowing users to find content using natural language and mood-based prompts. The tool is opt-in and builds on Netflix’s existing recommendation systems, aiming to…

Netflix is increasingly relying on South Korean content, which now accounts for 8–9% of global viewing hours, surpassing UK and Japanese programming. Ampere Analysis attributes this success to Netflix’s mature production strategy, strong partnerships with local studios like CJ ENM,…

Netflix has launched Thronglets, a mobile game tied directly to the Black Mirror episode “Plaything,” blurring the line between show and gameplay. Developed by Night School Studio, the game is a narrative extension—not just a promo—mirroring the episode’s emotional depth…

BeReal has begun rolling out in-feed ads and branded takeovers in the U.S. following its €500 million acquisition by Voodoo. The platform, once a holdout against monetization, is now chasing ad dollars from brands like Amazon and Nike, despite falling…