Free streaming channel count drops slightly to 1,943, report says

thedesk.net Data showing the domestic FAST channel market, as released by CPG Global at the TV of Tomorrow Show in March 2024. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk) The number of free…

Charles Barkley makes another joke hinting at the end of 'Inside The NBA'

thestreet.com Charles Barkley just gave another sign to point towards the demise of "Inside The NBA." On Sunday, May 19, after TNT had just aired Game 7 of the Denver Nuggets and…

Why WBD’s Jon Steinlauf Is Pitching Streaming Debuts as Cultural Moments

adweek.com Warner Bros. Discovery took the upfront stage last Wednesday amid a swirl of unknowns, including the fate of its NBA rights package, the future of the Venu sports streamer…

Has Fox Turned Tubi into a Streaming Success?

thedailyupside.com Lachlan Murdoch is hoping Tubi will do to streaming what streamers did to television, which had been very kind to him and his family. Last week, at the TV industry’s annual…

Disney+, Max and Hulu Bundle Could Double Netflix Content Demand

thewrap.com Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney have recently announced a groundbreaking deal to launch a bundled streaming platform combining Max, Disney+ and Hulu. This collaboration…

Week in Review

marketbeat.com Markets are mostly flat to end a week in which the Dow hit the 40,000 mark for the first time. Investors may be taking a breather to digest mixed news about inflation. The…

What happens to new ESPN-WBD-Fox streaming app if NBC takes the NBA

thestreet.com Venu Sports. That's the name of the joint sports streaming venture of ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery which was announced on Thursday, May 16 by the CEO of the venture…

Disney and Bob Iger Just Pulled a Fast One on Netflix

finance.yahoo.com Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) announced a new bundle with Comcast's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) Peacock and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) TV+, which is the first major streaming bundle the streaming…

The LA Screenings Are Back: Talent Returns & Slates Get International As Buyers Head For Studio Showcases

deadline.com As buyers touch down at LAX for the annual LA Screenings, it will be a case of a return to the norm following the unusual circumstances of last year. The Hollywood labor…

WBD moving UEFA finals from YouTube to Discovery Plus

thedesk.net A soccer ball inside a stadium. (Stock image, Graphic by The Desk) Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) will stop offering UEFA finals matches for free on YouTube in the United…

Buy the Dip: 3 Growth Stocks Poised for a Rapid Rebound

investorplace.com Learn how these stocks are navigating market volatility for a resurgence Finding stable investment options is essential for investors looking to grow despite market…

Investing in 5G Stocks: Still an Opportunity

marketbeat.com 5G technology is one of those innovations that are so transformative that they create entirely new sectors for investors. Investing in 5G is not merely about buying tech…

Disney, Fox and WBD’s Combined Streamer Reveals Venu Sports Brand

adweek.com The sports on Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) finally have a new dedicated streaming venue--or, in this case, Venu. With help from creative partners at R/GA,…

Venu Sports: Fox, Disney & WBD sports streaming service gets a name

thedesk.net The sports-focused joint venture organized by Fox Corporation, the Walt Disney Company’s ESPN and Warner Bros Discovery’s (WBD) TNT Sports has settled on Venu Sports as the…

Warner Bros Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) Names Its Sports Venture At Last

tipranks.com The idea that Warner Bros Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD), backed up by Disney (NYSE:DIS) and Fox (NYSE:FOXA), was planning a massive coalition sports strea...

How streaming muscled its way into the upfront spotlight among the OGs of TV

digiday.com Now that the OGs of TV content — NBCUniversal, Fox, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery — have presented their upfront programming plans to thousands of media folk, the common…

WBD Upfront: New Advanced Ad Products For Max, Film Sponsorship Push

mediapost.com In its upfront ad presentation Wednesday, Warner Bros. Discovery announced a number of advanced advertising products for its streamer, Max. Chief U.S. advertising-sales…

Disney, Fox, and WBD unveil the name of their sports streaming venture: Venu Sports, which is set to debut in fall 2024

variety.com The joint venture of Disney/ESPN, Fox Corp. and Warner Bros. Discovery to package together a sports streaming bundle has a name — Venu Sports. “We are excited to officially…

TV Upfronts Day 4: Netflix closes out the week

adage.com Welcome to the final edition of Ad Age’s TV upfronts 2024 newsletter. Miss out on any news from the week? You can find all of Ad Age’s TV upfronts coverage here. Join us…

Disney-Fox-Warner Bros. sports streaming service has a new name: Venu Sports

aol.com The upcoming sports streaming partnership among Disney's ESPN (DIS), Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), and Fox (FOXA) officially has a name: Venu Sports. The streaming service,…

Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery Unveil Title, Logo for Sports Streaming Joint Venture: Venu

thewrap.com Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery have named their upcoming sports stream joint venture Venu Sports. The name takes inspiration from where live sports lives: the…

RedBird IMI Completes $1.45B Takeover Of ‘The Traitors’ Maker All3Media; Jeff Zucker Becomes Super-Indie’s Chairman

deadline.com RedBird IMI has completed its £1.15B ($1.45B) takeover of The Traitors maker All3Media. The deal, which was struck in February, has gained regulatory approval in the U.S. UK…

3 Quality Value Stocks Poised for Comeback

investorplace.com Value stocks have competitive advantages that will prove the doubters wrong With the markets approaching 52-week highs, one is likely to think that all stocks are doing…

Debates between Trump, Biden to look different this year

thedesk.net Former President Donald Trump (left) and President Joe Biden. (Photos by Gage Skidmore) Warner Bros Discovery’s (WBD) CNN and the Walt Disney Company’s ABC scored major…

Cable Dispute Blacks Out MLB Games in 15 US Markets

thedailyupside.com Who’s on first? On TV, no one. As the latest Major League Baseball season kicks into full gear, fans in 15 markets across the US can’t watch local game broadcasts after…

WBD International Chief Hints At Changes To Output Deal With Sky As Max Expands

deadline.com Gerhard Zeiler, president of Warner Bros. Discovery international, said an HBO output deal with Sky overseas will likely not look the same if it’s renewed. Sky has licensed…

‘South Park’ Ozempic-Themed Special Set at Paramount+ for May

thewrap.com “South Park” and Paramount+ are mixing things up with their latest special. Instead of premiering in the fall or summer, “South Park: The End of Obesity” will premiere on…

The eulogies for 'Inside The NBA' are rolling in

thestreet.com "Inside The NBA" isn't dead yet, but the tributes from fans who fear that the show is on its last legs are starting to come out. The NBA studio show of Turner Sports is in…

WBD Debuts New Dune Series, Ad Products and One WBD System at Upfront

adweek.com Warner Bros. Discovery unveiled a slate of new content, ad products and consumption metrics at its TV upfront presentation in Madison Square Garden on Wednesday morning. The…

‘Furiosa’, ‘Superman’ And Other Warner Film Tentpoles Are Pitched To Advertisers At Parent Company’s Upfront

deadline.com Emboldened by the success of Barbie, the biggest theatrical film of 2023 and also a potent draw in streaming, Warner Bros. Discovery mobilized its film slate in its upfront…

Warner Bros Discovery Upfront: Here’s What Happened In Madison Square Garden With Casey Bloys, Shaquille O’Neal & Conan O’Brien

deadline.com Mindy Kaling got right to the point at the top of the Warner Bros Discovery presentation Wednesday by joking how her show The Sex Lives of College Girls is “filled with…

TV Upfronts Day 3: Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix and YouTube pitch advertisers

adage.com Welcome to the latest edition of Ad Age’s TV upfronts 2024 newsletter. Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing a daily roundup of events, interviews and sessions from TV’s…

‘Flip or Flop’: Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hall Reunite for Post-Divorce Spinoff, WBD Also Sets John Cena to Host Shark Week and More

variety.com The news was announced at Warner Bros. Discovery’s 2024 upfront presentation, during which the company gave several updates regarding its buzzy lifetyle brands, including a…

‘Harry Potter’ Competition Series ‘Wizards of Baking’ Ordered at Food Network, Will Feature Original Film Sets

variety.com Food Network has a new magical treat in store for viewers this holiday season: The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned cable channel has ordered a baking competition inspired by…

It's looking more and more like the iconic 'Inside The NBA' is going away

thestreet.com NBC is poised to take away Warner Bros. Discovery's NBA's media rights package. It looked like that late last month when it was first reported by the Wall Street Journal…

Ads On HBO? Max Looks To Become Much More Than That As It Gains Commercial Traction

deadline.com After corporate maneuvers, a global pandemic and labor unrest, the wheels of streaming commerce are finally starting to turn for Max. The Warner Bros. Discovery streaming…

Can a Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney Bundle Fend Off Netflix?

marketbeat.com Media and entertainment giant Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. NASDAQ: WBD shares initially tanked to $7.50 on its Q1 2024 earnings results. But the consumer discretionary sector…

The Trade Desk Raised Forecasts Means Ad Spending is Back, Maybe

marketbeat.com The Trade Desk Inc. NASDAQ: TTD is one of the largest artificial intelligence (AI) powered demand-side programmatic advertising platform providers in the computer and…

Future of TV Briefing: How upfront ad sellers’ ‘advanced audiences’ pitches have, um, advanced this year

digiday.com This Future of TV Briefing covers the latest in streaming and TV for Digiday+ members and is distributed over email every Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET. More from the series →…

Bob Iger Returns To Upfront Stage For First Time Since 1994 With Pitchman Praise For Disney’s “Creative Excellence” & Jimmy Kimmel’s Roast To Follow

deadline.com “I am deeply optimistic about our company, and in a world that is so in need of entertainment is a true privilege,” said Disney boss Bob Iger today in a rare appearance on…

Another streaming bundle: Comcast to partner with Netflix, Apple TV+

aol.com Consumers will soon have access to yet another streaming bundle. Comcast (CMCSA) CEO Brian Roberts said early Tuesday that later this month the company will launch a new…

Netflix, Peacock and Apple TV+ Bundle to Launch This Month

thewrap.com On the heels of the massive news that Max, Disney+ and Hulu are teaming up for a streaming bundle offering later this year, a competing bundle has entered the ring. Comcast…

Comcast to Launch Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ Bundle at a ‘Vastly Reduced Price’

variety.com Get ready for the next cable-like streaming bundle: Comcast later this month will launch a three-way bundle — with Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ — offered at a deep…

Warner Brothers Discovery Names Buddy Marini as Japanese GM

deadline.com Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has named Buddy Marini as its Japanese GM, reporting to WBD Asia-Pacific president, James Gibbons. Based in Tokyo, Marini’s role will involve…

Comcast to bundle Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ at a ‘vastly reduced price’

nbcnews.com Get ready for the next cable-like streaming bundle: Comcast later this month will launch a three-way bundle — with Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ — offered at a deep…

3 Beaten-Down Stocks Ready to Bounce Back Hard

investorplace.com Explore these opportunities amidst adversity with the recovery potential of the trio Adversity frequently presents chances for recovery and expansion in the stock market.…

Streamers willing to pay to watch Olympics, report claims

thedesk.net But, be warned: Most want a centralized hub for their sports and other streaming content, and are willing to pirate content if that option isn't available. But, be warned:…

The streaming wars are over: Morning Brief

aol.com This is The Takeaway from today's Morning Brief, which you can sign up to receive in your inbox every morning along with: • None The chart of the day Bob Iger is just like…

Buddy Marini, Veteran Asia Executive, Hired as GM of Warner Bros. Discovery in Japan

variety.com Veteran Asian executive Buddy Marini has been appointed GM of Warner Bros. Discovery in Japan. The role covers all operations in Japan including home entertainment, digital…

Warner Bros.’ Annecy Lineup Includes ‘Lord of the Rings,’ ‘Looney Tunes’ Movies

thewrap.com Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe will return to the Annecy International Animation Film Festival to show off a diverse slate…

‘War of the Rohirrim,’ ‘Creature Commandos’ First Looks and ‘Looney Tunes’ World Premiere Headline Warner Bros. Stacked Annecy Lineup

variety.com The Annecy International Animation Film Festival has become an increasingly important marketing opportunity for major U.S. studios to show off their upcoming animated…

Upfronts 2024: TV Insiders Ready to ‘Sprint’ and Schmooze Again After 2023’s Strike Disruption (FULL CALENDAR)

variety.com When NBCUniversal kicks off TV’s traditional week of upfront presentations on Monday, picket-free sidewalks outside Radio City Music Hall will be a sight for sore eyes…

At Rebooted TV Upfronts, The Show Must Go On

deadline.com Reboots, as the past few years have shown, are beloved by the TV business. This week’s makeover centers on the upfronts, a decades-old industry ritual revitalized by a new…

3 Stocks That Can Soar By At Least 30%, According to Wall Street. Are The Analysts Right?

finance.yahoo.com Wall Street analysts set price targets for where they think a stock can go in the next year or so. A high price target can be a good indicator of a growth stock with a lot…