Fanatics has launched Fanatics Studios, a joint venture with OBB Media that will produce original sports and entertainment content. The studio begins with content partnerships in place across LA28, ESPN, WWE, and MLB. Led by Michael D. Ratner, the venture…
HBO Max has launched in Germany, Italy, and five other European markets, expanding through new carriage deals with Amazon Prime Video and local bundling partners. The move ends legacy Sky restrictions and sets the stage for a U.K./Ireland launch in…
FIFA has named TikTok its official "Preferred Platform" for the 2026 World Cup, marking the first time a social media platform has received such a designation. The deal includes live match footage, press conferences, training updates, and creator-led content, aiming…
Main Street Sports Group, owner of FanDuel Sports Networks, is on the brink of collapse unless a sale to DAZN materializes, threatening local broadcast deals for 30 MLB, NBA, and NHL teams. The NBA and MLB have contingency plans in…
Netflix has struck a multiyear, eight-figure annual deal with Barstool Sports for exclusive video rights to top sports podcasts including Pardon My Take, The Ryen Russillo Show, and Spittin’ Chiclets. This move is part of Netflix’s broader strategy to challenge…
Amazon is licensing select James Bond films and other MGM titles to Netflix for a limited three-month window, capitalizing on periods when those titles aren't actively driving engagement on Prime Video. Because Bond isn’t a year-round retention asset and Amazon’s…
PrestonPlayz has partnered with Studio71 to handle advertising sales across his TBNR creator network. With over 90 million social followers and a strong YouTube presence, Preston is positioning his family-friendly gaming content for premium brand partnerships and broader monetization. Studio71…
Disney's investing $1 billion in OpenAI and licensing over 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars for use in OpenAI’s Sora, marking the first large-scale AI-native licensing deal by a major studio. The three-year partnership gives Sora users…
Titan OS raised €50M in Series A funding to expand its independent TV operating system across Europe and LATAM. The company aims to improve content discovery, scale ad monetization tools, and grow beyond its current 18 million MAUs through new…
DramaBox, the Singapore-based microdrama platform, is teaming up with U.S. entertainment network Stage 32 to recruit and train new writing talent as it targets the lucrative American market. The partnership includes a free invite-only incubator and a global writing competition…
