Disney+ begins cracking down on password sharing
Video streaming service Disney+ has begun cracking down on users sharing account login credentials with others
Netflix officially terminates DVD rental service with final mailings: 'End of an era'
Netflix officially ended its DVD rental service with final shipments sent on Sept. 29, 2023, the streaming giant announced. The rental service started in 1998 and ran for 25 years.
Max streaming service unveils $9.99-a-month sports tier with NBA and MLB games
Max will debut a sports-focused tier next month on the streaming service, owner Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Tuesday. It will have live programming for MLB, NHL and more.
Comcast, Disney move up date for Hulu deal
Hulu had 48.3 million subscribers at the end of the most recent quarter, compared with 24 million paid subscribers for Peacock and 105.7 million global subscribers for Disney+.
Disney encourages Spectrum customers to move to Hulu + Live TV amid Charter dispute
Disney is urging Spectrum cable service customers to consider switching to Hulu + Live TV for a streaming alternative amid its ongoing dispute with Charter.
Google facing $6 billion lawsuit over information related to 'NFL Sunday Ticket' deal
The terms of YouTube's deal with the NFL were not disclosed when the deal was announced in December. Tech giant Apple was also reportedly in the running.
New, pricier NFL+ tier adds NFL Network, RedZone to streaming service
The NFL announced on that the cable channels NFL Network and Red Zone will be be offered directly to consumers via the NFL+ streaming service.
Disney raising prices of Disney+, Hulu ad-free plans for 2nd time in a year
Disney is raising the prices of its ad-free versions of the Disney+ and Hulu platforms while introducing a new bundle of both streaming services.
Disney hints at upcoming streaming password sharing crackdown
The Walt Disney Co. may restrict account sharing for its streaming services, and CEO Bob Iger said the entertainment giant was "actively exploring ways to address" it.
Spotify expands AI DJ in select markets around the world
Music streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday it is expanding availability of its AI DJ feature to more listeners around the world – though only in English.
Meghan Markle's show 'Suits' sets new record 4 years after going off-air
The Meghan Markle-led drama series, "Suits," has set a new record four years after the final season aired. During a week in June, the show had 3.14 billion minutes of watch time.
Netflix subscribers surge in second quarter despite password sharing crackdown
Netflix's second-quarter earnings released on Wednesday revealed the streaming service's decision to block password sharing and offer different membership plans paid off.
Netflix password-sharing crackdown prompts awkward account breakups
Netflix's crackdown on password-sharing has brought about awkward conversations across America as account holders decide whether and to whom they will share their accounts.
Russia charges online movie portal with distributing 'LGBT propaganda' to minors
The Russian government is pursuing charges against film database Kinopoisk, accusing them of distributing LGBT propaganda in violation of anti-perversion laws.
Netflix subscriptions jump, password crackdown pays off
Netflix subscriptions are up after the streaming platform cracked down on users sharing their passwords, with an average of 73,000 new daily sign-ups from May 25 to May 28.
Elizabeth Holmes reports to prison; ‘Dropout’ star Amanda Seyfried weighs in on sentence
Amanda Seyfried, who recently portrayed Elizabeth Holmes, reacted to the news the Theranos CEO was set to report to prison Tuesday to begin serving her 11-year sentence.
Netflix shares surge as streamer wows ad community
The jump in Thursday’s share price puts Netflix closer to its highest close since April 5, 2022, when it finished the trading session at $380.15.
Disney content purge amid Disney+, Hulu merger means some films, TV shows could soon be unavailable
The Walt Disney company plans to consolidate its Disney+ and Hulu streaming services into a "one app experience," which will necessitate slashes in content production.
Warner Bros. Discovery projects profitability for its US streaming this year
Warner Bros. Discovery gave an update Friday on its U.S. streaming profitability timeline. CEO David Zaslav revealed the company now anticipates turning a profit in 2023.
Paramount explores sale of majority stake in Noggin streaming service
Paramount is thinking of selling Noggin, its streaming and education platform for kids to focus on Paramount+ and Pluto as competition heats up from Netflix and Disney+