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.
Netflix stops offering basic membership plan in US
Netflix pumps the brakes on its basic membership without ads in the U.S., according to the streaming giant's Help Center page. The U.K. is also facing the change.
Netflix in sweet spot despite Hollywood strike
Netflix is poised to release its second-quarter earnings Wednesday, with Wall Street analysts boosting their price targets for its stock amid the company's password-sharing crackdown.
NBCUniversal raises price of Peacock streaming service
Peacock subscribers are facing a higher price for their memberships to the streaming service from Comcast Corporation subsidiary NBCUniversal, according to a media alert.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy scrutinizes Hollywood studio spending: report
Amazon's companywide cost-cutting push is reaching its entertainment divisions, as CEO Andy Jassy is reportedly scrutinizing the budgets of Amazon Studios' expensive productions.
Netflix starts password-sharing crackdown in United States
U.S. Netflix users are becoming subject to the streaming giant's efforts to restrict users from widely sharing passwords with people outside their households.
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.
Writers Guild of America to strike for first time in 15 years after failed negotiations with studios
More than 11,500 unionized screenwriters with the Writers Guild of America announced they will strike for the first time in 15 years starting on Tuesday, May 2.
Disney layoffs result in numerous high-ranking officials in streaming not making the cut: reports
The Walt Disney company's second round of layoffs reportedly resulted in several high-ranking officials in streaming being let go as Bob Iger puts focus on savings and streaming.
Netflix misses on revenue in first-quarter earnings; password sharing rules get new timeline
Netflix's first-quarter results came out Tuesday afternoon. The streaming giant also released a new timeline on its wider effort to curb password sharing.
Netflix to ship last red envelope later this year
Netflix announced on Tuesday that it plans to ship out the last DVD in what has become an iconic red envelope, at the end of September.
AMC+ streaming platform to get ad-supported option
The AMC+ streaming platform will see an ad-supported option introduced within some months' time, according to a Monday announcement from AMC Networks.
Warner Bros Discovery reveals Max streaming platform details, sets debut date
Warner Bros. Discovery has released details about its new streaming platform, Max, which will bring together HBO Max and Discovery+ content, and set its debut date.
YouTube unveils rates for 'NFL Sunday Ticket'
The pricing for 'NFL Sunday Ticket' has been published, with YouTube charging YouTube TV base plan subscribers $349 for the add-on, according to a blog post.
Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins joins GameSquare to revolutionize the esports gaming world
GameSquare Esports CEO Justin Kenna and GameSquare Esports chief innovation officer Tyler Blevins discuss their plan to transform the esports gaming and media world on 'The Claman Countdown.'
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+
The 5 tech topics that are intriguing older Americans: report
Older adults from a Pennsylvania community are keeping their fingers on the pulse of these five tech-related areas, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
Roku planning to lay off another 200 workers
Roku, in an SEC filing this week, says it is planning to cut another 200 workers as part of a plan to prioritize projects that will have a “higher return on investment."















