Netflix publishes its first-ever inclusion report citing areas in need of improvement
Netflix on Wednesday posted its first-ever inclusion report which zeroes in on the company's statistics and goals for strengthening diversity in its workforce.
Kevin Hart inks film, first-look deal with Netflix: report
Get used to seeing even more of Kevin Hart.
Quibi in talks to sell content catalogue to Roku: WSJ
Quibi is in advanced talks to sell its content catalog to Roku Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, as the short-form streaming service winds down its operations following an unsuccessful run.
Amazon streaming of NFL’s 49ers-Cardinals game drew 11.2M viewers: reports
Saturday’s NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals drew about 11.2 million total viewers for at least part of the game, which was the league’s first to appear almost exclusively on streaming platforms, according to reports.
Disney+ U.S. subscription revenue on track to surpass $4 billion by 2022: report
According to eMarketer, Disney is expected to earn $12.36 billion in U.S. over-the-top streaming subscription revenue by 2022, compared to $12.95 billion for Netflix.
Comcast adding data caps for home Internet
Starting Jan. 1, Comcast will hit customers with an extra charge for using too much data, a hike that has become an annual holiday tradition for some of the biggest cable companies.
'Tiger King' star Carole Baskin claims Joe Exotic rivalry was 'fabricated' for Netflix show
"Tiger King" star Carole Baskin insists the feud between her and rival Joe Exotic was "fabricated" for the popular docuseries.
Senator proposes free streaming to curb COVID-19 spread during holiday season
"At this time, we must find ways to incentivize people to follow guidance from the CDC, their employer, local public health officials, or school leaders," King wrote. "Unfortunately, some Americans are likely to choose to ignore public health advice and carry on their typical holiday traditions instead of remaining safely at home. While your platforms would likely experience greater traffic as a consequence of extending service, we encourage you to provide temporary service at no cost to non-subscribers as a way to encourage people to make responsible choices and safely navigate this holiday season."
Directors Guild of America says Warner Bros. streaming plan with HBO Max is 'unacceptable'
The DGA is not happy with the current shakeup to film distribution.
Disney dives deep into streaming with a supersized line-up of content planned for Disney+, Hulu & ESPN+
Disney chief financial officer Christine McCarthy said the streaming service is on track to reach profitability in 2024.
Kardashians sign exclusive deal with Hulu, to create new content for late 2021
The Kardashian-Jenner family has signed a deal with Disney's Hulu to create global content for the streamer.
Hollywood's struggles threatens the future of local theaters
Local mandates and restrictions on capacity have put a severe dent in ticket sales, and many theaters are entering their ninth month of vacant- or nearly empty- auditoriums.
AT&T Inc agrees to sell Crunchyroll anime business to Sony Corp’s Funimation Global Group, LLC
U.S. telecommunications firm AT&T Inc has agreed to sell its Crunchyroll anime business to Sony Corp’s Funimation Global Group, LLC, both companies said in a joint statement late Wednesday.
YouTube offering 19 classic James Bond films for free in December
The first 19 James Bond movies are now free to stream on YouTube for at least the month of December.
Domino's giving out free access to movie, TV streaming with online pizza ordering
How to get access to the streaming platform the next time you order pizza.
AMC exec says Warner Bros. new movie streaming plan will sacrifice studio profits
The studio plans on releasing its 2021 movies simultaneously on HBO Max and in theaters.
Warner Bros. will release all 2021 films on streaming service HBO Max and in theaters
The lineup includes 'Godzilla vs. Kong' and the Lin-Manuel Miranda adaptation 'In the Heights.'
Professionals working remotely during the pandemic are watching two hours more of TV: study
Half of Americans working from home say they've watched TV during business hours, Nielsen data shows.
Sales of chess sets, books surge following premiere of 'The Queen's Gambit'
The miniseries, which premiered on Oct. 23, saw its total viewing time in the U.S. rise to 40.8 million hours over its first nine days, NPD said. Meanwhile, the research firm reported unit sales of chess sets jumped 87% in the U.S., while chess book sales rose 603%.
Regal Cinemas' owner Cineworld secures lifeline to stay afloat during pandemic
In a move that marks the first sign of hope for the theater industry amid the coronavirus pandemic, Cineworld has reportedly secured additional liquidity that will help it stay afloat until things settle down.



















