Programming

Disney's considering thousands of job cuts, with some managers tasked with finding up to 20% in annual cost savings. CEO Josh D'Amaro aims to redirect spending toward high-value franchises, streaming, and Experiences, concentrating investment on fewer projects while raising the…

DAZN has reportedly secured an exclusive option for global streaming rights to the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, sidelining rival bidders as it evaluates the return on its $1 billion 2025 investment. FIFA gains a potential buyer but no guaranteed…

Netflix's acquired catalog is now 65% non-English-language titles, yet 60% of Japanese and 70% of Turkish VOD content remains unavailable internationally. That gap creates significant licensing opportunities for global streamers to expand their catalogs and for rights owners to generate…

Hollywood's record $4.765 billion summer exposed a fragile theatrical business, with five films generating 53% of revenue while the rest of the slate earned $960 million less than in 2013. Low-budget hits like *Obsession* and *Backrooms* highlight the value of…

Instagram's testing 90-minute videos linked to Reels and expanding its connected-TV reach to capture long-form viewing and ad revenue currently flowing to YouTube. Meta's using nonexclusive creator deals to build its catalog, with long-term growth dependent on proving meaningful creator…

Disney+ will add Channel 4's live channel, on-demand programming, and select day-and-date premieres in the U.K. and Ireland in early 2027. The deal strengthens Disney+'s local content offering to drive engagement and retention while expanding Channel 4's reach. Channel 4's…

JustWatch launched JustWatch TV in 11 markets with a $3.99 monthly plan and a $49.99 lifetime offer. The deal generates upfront cash and could boost paid adoption, but may replace recurring revenue while content licensing and delivery costs continue. With…

Skip examines why Netflix's new content chief, Peter Rice, faces accountability for business outcomes beyond his control. With roughly $20 billion in annual programming spending and years of inherited commitments, Rice's success depends on marketing, product, pricing, and advertising decisions,…

Hello Sunshine's steep valuation reset captures a fundamental shift in media investment: buyers are prioritizing revenue they can control over speculative growth tied to future hits. Across streaming, capital is increasingly flowing toward recurring revenue, proven audiences, and flexible partnerships,…

Disney's partnered with Dude Perfect to bring creator content to Disney+ and ESPN while promoting Marvel, Star Wars and sports to Dude Perfect's 130 million followers. The deal expands Disney's reach across YouTube and other platforms to drive demand for…