Netflix May Launch Cheaper Ad-Supported Plan in Q4 2022
Netflix may dive into the ad-supported VOD space as soon as the fourth quarter of 2022 -- sooner than it originally signaled.
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Fox Surprises Industry With Pre-Recorded Upfront Presentation
Fox Corp. surprised the industry on Monday by hosting an upfront programming presentation that was entirely pre-recorded.
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Amazon Freevee Launches on Apple TV
Amazon Freevee is now available through Apple's App Store on Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD.
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So, the joint owners of The CW [Warner Bros/Discovery/HBOmax and Paramount (CBS/Viacom)] are selling The CW to a mostly TV Station company, Nexstar.
Remember that Warner Bros was in charge of all things DC on film and TV. Now, Discovery execs are calling the shot. They don't see the CW's DC TV-verse of shows as profitable. So, first they're canceling Legends, Batgirl, and Naomi. They're keeping Flash, Superman & Lois, and Star Girl. [Previously, Arrow, Black Lightning, and Supergirl have run their course.]
And so, in the midst of the streaming wars, in the midst of the mess that Warner Bros have made of the DCEU, they're selling content that's a big chunk of one their most prized IPs to a TV station conglomerate.
And what is Nexstar even going to do with that? They're in no position to be a player on linear or streaming TV.
I just can't.
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Remember that Warner Bros was in charge of all things DC on film and TV. Now, Discovery execs are calling the shot. They don't see the CW's DC TV-verse of shows as profitable. So, first they're canceling Legends, Batgirl, and Naomi. They're keeping Flash, Superman & Lois, and Star Girl. [Previously, Arrow, Black Lightning, and Supergirl have run their course.]
And so, in the midst of the streaming wars, in the midst of the mess that Warner Bros have made of the DCEU, they're selling content that's a big chunk of one their most prized IPs to a TV station conglomerate.
And what is Nexstar even going to do with that? They're in no position to be a player on linear or streaming TV.
I just can't.
Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav Positions Merged Company As Fifth Broadcast Network, Skips Any Talk Of Streaming – Upfronts
At Warner Bros Discovery's first upfront pitch as a merged company, CEO David Zaslav, said company is basically the fifth broadcast network.
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CW Boss On Future Of Net’s DC Universe Amid Ownership Changes: “We Are Staying In The Superhero Business”
In its biggest contraction ever, the CW‘s DC Universe lost three series heading into next season with the cancellation of veteran Legends of Tomorrow as well as Batwoman, currently in Season 3, and freshman Naomi. It now consists of veteran The Flash, Superman & Lois and new entry Gotham Knights...
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Lionsgate CEO Expects To Announce Deal For Starz Spinoff By End Of Summer
Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer said the company is planning to unveil its plans for Starz by the late summer and close a deal by next spring.
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Lionsgate/STARZ is actively seeking to be acquired.
Slpy3270
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Viacom18 (joint venture between Paramount and Reliance) win streaming rights to IPL from Hotstar.
BUT Disney-Star keep TV broadcasting rights.
Interesting trade off. I guess the low ARPU for Hotstar meant the high price for the IPL's digital package wasn't worth it. I concur on that one.
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BUT Disney-Star keep TV broadcasting rights.
Interesting trade off. I guess the low ARPU for Hotstar meant the high price for the IPL's digital package wasn't worth it. I concur on that one.
Disney wins TV rights for Indian T20 cricket but loses out on streaming
Viacom18 secures online broadcast rights for Indian Premier League matches
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Disney loses bid for the rights to stream Indian Premier League cricket matches.
The rights, which sold for nearly $3 billion, went to Viacom18, a joint venture between Paramount and Reliance Industries
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Why not Rice?... 
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Of note:
Comcast is weighing installing one central leader, company insiders say, a role that would look something like a chief content officer across all of NBCUniversal. Langley is an obvious choice, given her deep ties to the creative community and years atop the film studio. And others are angling for that elevated post. Rovner, a former president of television at Warner Bros., offers up both television and streaming experience, two areas of growth. Igbokwe oversees four different content production labels and has a track record of hits. Ironically, some of the buzziest titles she’s developed, like “Hacks,” have become the darlings of rival companies.
Comcast Has Been Awfully Quiet. Are Brian Roberts and Jeff Shell Itching to Make a Deal?
Are Brian Roberts and Jeff Shell looking to make some big media deal for Comcast/NBCUniversal?
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Comcast to End Peacock Premium Free Promotion for Xfinity Customers
Comcast plans to end the free access to Peacock Premium for Xfinity customers, according to NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell.
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Of note:
Shell also touted NBCU’s theme parks business, which “came roaring back” this year. “That business is cranking.”
Apple Strikes 10-Year Rights Pact With Major League Soccer
Apple and Major League Soccer scored a 10-year rights deal that makes Apple the venue to watch all of the league's games.
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ITV Completes Acquisition of Natural History TV Producer Plimsoll for $127 Million
U.K. broadcast group ITV has acquired a majority stake in natural history program maker Plimsoll Productions.
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ITV is corporately linked to BBC, BritBox, and AMC.
Lionsgate And Fox-Owned Tubi Set Free Streaming Pact Spanning 30 New AVOD Films, 200 Library Titles
Lionsgate and streaming service Tubi have set a deal to give 30 new feature films and 200 library titles a presence on Fox's platform.
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Warner Bros Discovery Begins Buyouts As First Step Toward Trimming Ad Sales Force By Up To 30%
Warner Bros Discovery has taken the first step toward reducing its global workforce, initiating voluntary buyouts in its U.S. ad sales unit.
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Slpy3270
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Hmmm...
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Mind you, this was after he helped snatch the streaming rights to IPL away from Hotstar. Perhaps Bakish wasn't happy with the deal once he read it?
Raffaele Annecchino Out as Paramount International CEO
Paramount International CEO Raffaele Annecchino is leaving the company, according to an internal memo obtained by Variety.
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Mind you, this was after he helped snatch the streaming rights to IPL away from Hotstar. Perhaps Bakish wasn't happy with the deal once he read it?
Maybe he didn't "fit" their "corporate culture"?Hmmm...
Raffaele Annecchino Out as Paramount International CEO
Paramount International CEO Raffaele Annecchino is leaving the company, according to an internal memo obtained by Variety.
Mind you, this was after he helped snatch the streaming rights to IPL away from Hotstar. Perhaps Bakish wasn't happy with the deal once he read it?
Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Falls to New Low Amid Market Turmoil, Skeptical Analyst Report
Warner Bros. Discovery's shares sank 8% Thursday, with the media conglomerate taking a bigger punch than its peers.
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Netflix is in as big a turmoil as Warner Discovery HBO.
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Netflix Stresses Business As Usual But Confusion Remains Over Budgets, Commissioning & Canadian Content – Analysis
Netflix was the big talking point at this week's Banff World Media Festival, and, while it pushed BAU, sources reported confusing messaging.
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How Big Is the Upside On Ad-Supported Streaming? Banff Panel Debates
Ad-based FAST channels aren't chasing Netflix, just audiences with lean-back linear TV viewing needs, a Banff World Media Festival panel heard on Monday.
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WSJ News Exclusive | NBCUniversal, Google Compete to Help Netflix Develop Ad-Backed Tier
The streaming company is seeking to sell ads around its programming to boost revenue. Partnerships could help it move faster to bring an ad-supported version of its service to market.
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Comcast advertising for Netflix while trying to bolster Peacock is....quite the twist.
Netflix, Disney+ Plan to Sell Ads, But Fox Nation Already Has Some
The Fox Nation subscription streaming service is selling limited ads while Netflix and Disney+ are making similar maneuvers.
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U.S. Subscription VOD Revenue Growth Slowing to 13% in 2022, Hitting $25 Billion: PwC Report
In 2022, U.S. SVOD services will generate revenue of $25.32 billion, up 13% but slower than growth rates in 2020 and '21, according to PwC.
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Hulu Releases First Trailer For ‘Legacy: The True Story Of The LA Lakers’
Hulu Releases First Trailer For 'Legacy: The True Story Of The LA Lakers'
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Roku Channel Adds Eight NBCUniversal Local Stations In A First For The Streaming Platform
Roku has teamed with NBCUniversal to offer eight local NBC stations as free offerings on its popular Roku Channel.
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Streamers Are Embracing a Brave New World of Ads. Will Consumers?
New VIP+ Analysis: The transforming ad market raises many questions about how streamers and brands can best reach their captive consumers.
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BBC Denies Ban on Secondary Sales to U.S. Streamers, Producers Body Vows to Fight Policy Change
U.K. trade body Pact has written to its members claiming that the BBC is planning to ban secondary sales of commissions to streamers .
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Netflix Says It’s Business as Usual. Is That Good Enough?
Long Hollywood’s leading innovator, the streaming service is staying the course, despite serious challenges to its business and questions about its content.
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