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Disney reportedly lost over 1.7 million paid streaming subscribers across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN between September 17 and 23 following the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. The backlash, driven by consumer outrage and calls for cancellations, coincided with price hikes, compounding…

ESPN and Penn Entertainment are ending their partnership and shutting down ESPN Bet on December 1, marking a swift and costly failure less than two years after launch. The $1.5 billion, 10-year deal struggled with market relevance, ethical scrutiny, and…

Netflix and Riot Games have turned anime adaptations into high-leverage IP extensions that drive user engagement and monetization across platforms. Arcane and Devil May Cry boosted gameplay metrics, grew subscriber interest, and deepened fan investment, creating a transmedia feedback loop.…

Disney+ Japan has partnered with CJ ENM to bring up to 60 Korean titles from Tving, including Guardian: The Lonely and Great God and Reply 1988, to its platform starting November 5. The move deepens Disney+'s Korean content slate, with…

Disney+ has reached 9.5 million subscribers in France just two years after launch, with a youthful user base and strong traction through both D2C and bundled distribution deals. The platform has also established a sustainable AVOD model in France, attracting…

Kirby breaks down the "IP Yield Era," where the focus is on extracting maximum value from intellectual property across every possible platform and format. Instead of relying solely on exclusivity, companies are working their content across SVOD, AVOD, FAST, merchandise,…

ESPN and Fox Corp. have launched a $39.99 per month soft bundle combining their new standalone streaming services. The deal preserves platform control for both companies, bypasses platform fees, and offers sports fans simplified access to key programming. With Venu…

Fubo shareholders approved a merger with Hulu Live TV, advancing a deal that gives Disney a 70 percent stake in the combined streaming business. The merger still requires regulatory approval but would create a stronger competitor to YouTube TV. Both…

Disney is raising prices for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN streaming bundles starting October 21, with increases of $2–$3 per plan. The move comes just days after backlash over Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, which led to subscriber cancellations. This marks the fourth…

Kirby breaks down the post-Streaming Wars era, where the battle isn't about having content but about owning IP that commands loyalty and spawns ecosystems. Gaming franchises like Call of Duty represent the new gold standard, built-in audiences, limitless extensions, and…