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Fragmented media, streaming and social media have weakened the Oscars’ cultural influence, prompting the Academy to chase audiences on YouTube.
Paramount Skydance may soon own one of the deepest libraries in entertainment, but until it decides what kind of studio it wants to be, the merger...
After losing WBD to Paramount Skydance, Netflix walks away with $2.8 billion but faces new questions about its next phase of growth.
Sports content is up 52 percent across major streamers in the last two years. The real challenge now is keeping NFL and UFC fans engaged after the...
As Bob Iger exits and Josh D’Amaro ascends, Dana Walden becomes the key figure shaping Disney’s stories, franchises and streaming future.
Nielsen’s yearly rankings reveal how streaming has shifted from breakout culture to dependable, repeat viewing anchored by familiar IP.
In an IP-dominated industry, a handful of directors remain powerful enough to secure green lights and audiences on reputation alone.
As Stranger Things exits, a handful of mega-series are left carrying the economics and identity of the streaming business.
HBO’s unmatched brand power makes it the prestige asset every bidder needs in a fragmented streaming market.
Late-night hosts once ruled TV. Now, streaming’s algorithms and culture have left the format obsolete and out of sync.
Box office slumps, audience apathy and internal rewiring reveal how deeply Disney is rethinking animation.
Disney’s reliance on aging franchises like Star Wars and Marvel shows cracks as audiences demand fresher stories and more urgent big-screen hits.
With the Ellisons circling, a Warner Bros.-Paramount merger could crown a new franchise king—if debt, egos and regulators don’t block it.
Data shows Sandra Bullock, Adam Sandler, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon still command audience attention outside blockbuster franchises.
While Disney, WBD and other Hollywood giants bled billions on streaming, Sony took a slower, smarter path.
Box office hits, streaming spikes and data-driven pivots are redefining how films reach audiences.
The action genre is evolving with streaming, spectacle and savvy stars—keeping Gen Z engaged even as classic franchises age.
Apple TV introduces a new pay structure based on performance metrics, reshaping how talent is compensated in the streaming industry.
ESPN’s long-awaited streaming launch marks a critical turning point in the collapse of cable and the fight for sports viewer loyalty.
From Bridgerton to Bake Off, U.K. shows dominate U.S. streaming with smart drama, unscripted hits and quirky comedy—here’s why.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to revive the HBO Max brand marks a strategic recalibration toward premium storytelling and brand clarity.
The idea of a purely American-made movie is a myth. Neil Soni/Unsplash When President Donald Trump fired off a Truth Social post over the weekend...
As A24 scales beyond art house acclaim, its billion-dollar ambitions raise the stakes for Hollywood’s coolest brand.
The fate of the superhero genre hangs on the box office performance of Marvel’s Thunderbolts and Fantastic Four and DC’s new Superman.
Studios chase familiar stories to mitigate risk, with books, games and true events powering streaming success and audience loyalty.
Marvel led with a character-first ethos that grounded stories with human stakes that all demographics connected with.
Originality and new-to-screen concepts have lost in a landslide over the last 15 years.
Can any other series wring laughs out of a deadly Jennifer Coolidge shootout?
TV series and films will not be enough to retain subscribers. The future is about creating all-encompassing digital ecosystems.
Can dinosaurs live forever?
Despite lackluster reviews, Squid Game 2's popularity is undeniable.
Greta Gerwig’s "Narnia" reboot will play exclusively on 1,000 IMAX screens across 90 countries before debuting on Netflix next year.
Streaming platforms’ competition for splashy sports rights has transformed not only viewing habits but the sports ecosystem itself.
Stars like Leonardo DiCaprio avoided franchise fare, which allowed them to maintain their drawing power for non-IP films.. Getty Images Star power,...