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After hitting a massive number of domestic subscribers, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has turned its attention to growing its international audience. The success of the South Korean hit “Squid Game” brought worldwide attention to Netflix. Could a South African series help boost...

A major movie star is coming back to the streaming platform of a major technology company with a new deal that will increase output. What Happened: Actor Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman signed a multi-year exclusive deal with their Playtone company and Apple TV+, a streaming platform from Apple Inc (...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is well-known for its partnered content and original programming. Could live sports and a continued focus on sports docuseries be a huge growth driver for the company going forward? What Happened: A new report from Front Office Sports highlighted ...

After the slap heard around the world, Will Smith has found himself in hot water with the Academy Awards and fans. The fallout is now set to impact the movie studios that already had Smith movies and projects in the works, and could cost several companies some huge box office takes in the meantime...

A leading media company is pushing back the release date of one of its most anticipated original series for 2022. The delay now sets up an epic battle with a streaming rival. What Happened: The new “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series from Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has been delayed. The series will...

The highly anticipated second season of Netflix hit “Bridgerton” hit the streaming platform on Friday, March 25, 2022. Here’s a look at how many people watched the show in its first weekend and what’s ahead. What Happened: Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) premiered...

Amazon is betting big on one of the key pieces of its MGM Studios deal with a new reality show for its Amazon Prime streaming platform. What Happened: Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced an $8.45-billion acquisition of MGM Studios in May 2021. The deal closed in March, and Amazon is now...

Among the video game franchises to get an adaptation to a show or movie is Halo, a popular franchise from Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT). The new show is breaking records for one streaming company. What Happened: New show “Halo” set a record for Paramount+, the streaming platform...

The CEO of the House of Mouse and his predecessor reportedly had an intense falling out. Here’s what led to the division between the two executives. What Happened: Since taking over as the CEO of Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS), Bob Chapek has distanced himself from former boss Bob Iger. It was...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) reported fiscal first-quarter financial results after market close Wednesday. Here are the key details. What Happened: Disney reported first-quarter revenue of $21.8 billion, up 34% year-over-year and ahead of a consensus estimate of $18.6 billion, according to Benzinga...

One of the leading streaming platforms in the U.S. quietly tested a livestreaming option Tuesday. Could this be a potential item to watch? What Happened: The Academy Award nominations were announced live on “Good Morning America” Tuesday morning. The show had the exclusive to announce...

A list put out by research firm Nielsen Holdings (NYSE: NLSN) showed how many hours were streamed of top shows and movies on major streaming platforms for the week of Dec. 27, 2021 through Jan. 2, 2022. Here are the results and why they’re important. What Happened: The list from Nielsen...

Telecommunications and media company AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) saw shares fall on Wednesday after reporting quarterly financial results. The drop came as the company’s guidance came in lower than expected. Could investors be missing a stellar quarter from the company’s HBO Max streaming...

Since the release of “Squid Game” and the subsequent pop culture phenomenon that came along with it, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) subscribers and investors have been hoping to see more South Korean hits that could generate the same buzz on the platform. Could this be the next one? What...

If the song “Baby Shark” was finally out of your head, the bad news is it could be coming back: the song hit a new YouTube milestone and is going to get some news coverage, including this article. What Happened: The iconic “Baby Shark” song released by The Pinkfrog Company,...