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Sony and Marvel Making Billion-Dollar Bet on Spider-Man Appearing in Theaters
With vaccination rates plateauing and COVID-19 delta variant concerns — plus joint streaming releases — keeping audiences away from movie theaters, the movie “resurgence” of the summer may wind up being short-lived.
ESPN's College Football TV Rights Consolidation Play
ESPN's the big winner when the dust settles on Texas and Oklahoma's move to the SEC.
Texas and Oklahoma Jumping to SEC Would Have Major TV Implications
There are significant reverberations for sports TV assuming Texas and Oklahoma are actually bound for the SEC
Who’s Still Advertising with Tucker Carlson at the End of Q2 2021?
At the end of Q2, we dig into the data on who's still advertising with Tucker Carlson.
College Football Playoff Expansion is Sort of About Fan Interest -- But Mostly, TV Dollars
The College Football Playoff seems prepared to expand from four to 12 teams. TV, as expected, is the biggest reason for the shift.
The Future of Sports Streaming? It's On Display in Miami, Starting This Weekend
MLS Club Inter Miami's new streaming experience with Streamlayer plots a course toward the future of how we watch sports.
Is Netflix's Lack of Momentum (vs. Streaming Competitors) Worrisome?
With momentum surging around streaming overall, is Netflix about to be left behind relative to its biggest competitors?
MGM Deal Could be Amazon's Strongest Streaming Move Yet
Amazon's latest move pushes the streaming wars toward a battle of big-dollar acquisitions.
By the Numbers: Discovery & WarnerMedia Combine for Huge Reach on TV, Social Video
Just how big would a Discovery/WarnerMedia company be? A look at the combined footprint on social video and TV.
Would Netflix's 'N-Plus' Be a Value-Add, or More Digital Clutter?
It's clear what Netflix might want to do with something like N-Plus... but does anyone need it?
Here's How Apollo Makes its Verizon Media Acquisition Worthwhile
Apollo's ability to turn Yahoo into a larger sports betting player could make or break the Verizon Media acquisition.
The Future of Sports on TV: Q&A with Beachfront's Tom St. John
TV[R]EV speaks with Tom St. John, head of partnerships at Beachfront, about the state of sports on television heading into NewFronts/upfronts.
NHL TV Rights with Disney, Turner Emphasize Streaming Future (While Keeping One Foot in Linear)
The NHL secures a 3x increase in TV rights. And while the focus is on linear, streaming is what could be the biggest benefit of these deals by the end of it.
Sony Deal is Disney's Latest Play to Own Home Entertainment Market
Disney wants to own home entertainment (and really, all of entertainment). The Sony deal is the latest move to help them do just that.
Netflix Subscriber Numbers Aren't Cause for Alarm Yet
Netflix subs didn't meet expectations this past quarter -- and may not in Q2 either. But that's not necessarily cause for alarm.
Netflix and Sony Deal is Everything Both Parties Need Most
Netflix's deal with Sony is $1 billion well spent, and provides a lot of benefits for both companies involved.
Who's Still Advertising with Tucker Carlson at the End of Q1 2021?
At the end of the first quarter, some advertisers still appear to be sticking with Tucker Carlson. Who might those brands be? And who has departed since January?
Does the NFL Think it Can Even Bowl Over Valentine's Day?
Fans won't "love" the NFL for pitting its biggest day against Valentine's Day plans. And networks and restaurants probably won't either.