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Netflix hikes prices across all tiers to fund expanding content slate
Netflix increased subscription fees for its ad‑supported, standard and premium plans. The move is designed to offset an expected 10% rise in content costs by 2026 as the streamer adds sports, concerts and video podcasts. Higher cash flow is intended to support a richer library without compromising shareholder returns.
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Eight independent films open on April 10, headlined by the horror remake Faces Of Death on 1,600 screens and Neon’s video‑game thriller Exit 8 on 490 screens. The slate also features Steven Soderbergh’s The Christophers and a Shakespeare‑inspired project starring Riz Ahmed, underscoring a busy weekend for specialty distributors as they gear up for CinemaCon.
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an antitrust investigation into the NFL’s television and media rights agreements, which generate more than $10 billion a year. The probe focuses on whether the league’s exclusive bundling of broadcast rights, especially Fox’s $2 billion...
Netflix will stream heavyweight bout Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11 while debuting the shark‑hurricane thriller 'Thrash' on April 12, underscoring the platform’s dual strategy of live‑sport expansion and new original movies. The fight marks a high‑profile test...
Amazon announced that Luna will no longer allow purchases from third‑party stores such as EA, Ubisoft or GOG, and the Bring‑Your‑Own Library feature will end on June 3 2026. Previously bought titles remain streamable only until June 10 2026, after which users must rely...
Deloitte’s 2026 Digital Media Trends report reveals that four in ten Americans have cancelled or reduced streaming services in the past three months. The cutbacks stem from higher food, gas and housing costs, while subscription prices continue to climb, prompting...
Edgar Wright’s 2025 remake of *The Running Man* will debut on Amazon Prime Video on April 17, 2025, just five months after a disappointing theatrical run. The film grossed $69.5 million worldwide against a $110 million production budget, resulting in a roughly...
Alphabet announced a U.S. price increase for YouTube Premium, adding $2 to the individual plan and $4 to the family tier effective June 2026. The move, the first since 2023, aims to fund service upgrades and creator payouts, while investors...
Amazon announced that Luna will no longer allow purchases from EA, Ubisoft, GOG or other third‑party stores, and will cancel existing third‑party subscriptions. The changes take effect June 3 for the Bring Your Own Library feature and June 10 for...
Nintendo announced that its upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie is projected to earn more than $1 billion worldwide, positioning the gaming giant as a direct rival to Disney in animated box‑office revenue. The move expands Nintendo’s entertainment portfolio beyond games and...
Amazon announced that Luna will no longer sell or stream games from third‑party stores like EA, Ubisoft or GOG. The Bring Your Own Library feature ends June 3, 2026, and all previously bought titles disappear from Luna on June 10,...
We track data from 2,000 Threads creators every month. Here are 4 findings from March that surprised me.
Google’s YouTube is raising its ad‑free subscription fees, with Premium climbing to $16 per month for individuals and $27 for families. The newly introduced YouTube Premium Lite tier also jumps to $9, after recently adding offline downloads and background playback....
Tyson Fury’s comeback fight will stream on Netflix to 300 million viewers, turning the bout into a massive branding platform. Havas Media argues that success for advertisers now hinges on aligning with the live‑sport moment rather than chasing low CPM reach....
U.S. District Judge Troy L. Nunley extended a temporary restraining order by a week, delaying a decision on whether to issue a permanent injunction that could block Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2 billion acquisition of TEGNA. The deal, already cleared by the...
Reliance Jewels unveiled a "Shubh Akshaya Tritiya, Smart Akshaya Tritiya" campaign that blends traditional gold‑buying rituals with a modern investment narrative, featuring a father‑daughter dialogue starring Gajraj Rao and Pratibha Ranta. The multi‑channel rollout targets younger consumers while preserving cultural appeal ahead of the Akshaya Tritiya festival. Meanwhile,...
South Korean publisher Krafton has teamed with Neptune, operator of the Flick platform, to launch a global game development competition offering $5 million in funding and publishing support. The initiative targets indie and mobile developers, inviting entrepreneurial teams to submit projects...
EPR Properties announced the acquisition of six Six Flags amusement parks, expanding its experiential real‑estate portfolio. The deal, structured with Enchanted Parks and other partners, moves the REIT beyond traditional triple‑net leases toward operating relationships in high‑traffic leisure venues.
Torch Electronics, the state's biggest operator of skill‑based gaming terminals, agreed to cease all Missouri operations after Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s joint investigation with federal prosecutors. The move targets roughly 16,000 of the 25,000 machines deemed illegal gambling devices, intensifying...
HBO Max added the Sydney Sweeney‑led biopic ‘Christy’ to its U.S. lineup on April 10, 2026, after a disappointing theatrical run. With no unified streaming partner outside the United States, fans are turning to VPN services to bypass regional blocks,...
Rrom ‘Obsessed’ in 2009 until ‘Little’ in 2019, Packer found fortune and glory producing remakes, rehashes and genre approximations but with Black leads as added value. https://open.substack.com/pub/scottmendelson/p/you-me-and-tuscany-will-packer-producer-rip-off-dont-remake/
PVR Inox announced a limited‑run 4K restoration of Steven Spielberg's 1975 shark thriller Jaws, slated for release on its screens beginning April 17. The re‑release is part of the chain’s Auteurs Curation series and aims to bring the film’s original...
HBO Max will launch season 5 of the award‑winning comedy 'Hacks' this weekend, positioning it as the series' final chapter. Lead actress Jean Smart teased a "shocking" conclusion as the character Deborah Vance heads to Las Vegas. The move underscores...
Tejano singer and first‑time congressional candidate Bobby Pulido launched an open‑call campaign to perform at quinceañeras across Texas’ 15th District, receiving over 1,000 requests in the first day and more than 2,700 overall. The strategy blends live cultural events with...
Why the Box Office for ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ Matters: ‘Audiences Have the Power to Dictate What Gets Made in Hollywood,’ Says Producer Will Packer https://t.co/sopQKivUzh via @variety
Friday afternoon scoop with @adamchitwood: Disney Layoffs of 1,000 to Begin Next Week Across Marketing, Awards and Publicity - including brands like Hulu, FX, ESPN, ABC News and Marvel. https://t.co/zT6twu2kWU
Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade defended vertical microdramas at TheWrap’s Creators x Hollywood Summit, arguing the format suffers from misunderstanding rather than merit. The company recently sealed a 40‑title deal with Dhar Mann Studios to expand its short‑form slate, a partnership forged in...
California Assemblymember Matt Haney introduced AB 1720, the California Fans First Act, to ban ticket resales above 10% of face value after Coachella GA passes fetched $4,000‑$5,000 on secondary markets. The bill targets scalpers and aims to protect fans from exorbitant...
OpenAI announced a nine‑figure acquisition—estimated around $200 million—of TBPN, a millennial‑focused tech‑business talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays. The deal is largely stock‑based, granting the hosts equity in OpenAI’s $850 billion valuation. CEO Sam Altman’s move signals a pivot...
Rockstar Games announced two new hires—a Strategy Research Associate and a Senior Manager—focused on its Creator Platform as development of Grand Theft Auto 6 nears completion. The roles target expertise in user‑generated content ecosystems such as Roblox, Fortnite and Twitch. By...
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show has unveiled a Content Creator VIP Program aimed at top digital creators shaping media, storytelling and audience engagement. Selected creators receive free two‑year access to the show floor, exclusive discounts, VIP entry to...
Vertical has acquired U.S. rights to Andrew Niccol’s crime thriller "Lords of War," starring Nicolas Cage and Bill Skarsgård. The deal, brokered ahead of CinemaCon, positions the sequel for a 2027 theatrical rollout and signals strong distributor confidence in legacy‑franchise...
Live Channel USA is launching Radio Network News (RNN) to replace CBS News Radio after its May 22 shutdown. The service will debut a “Bridge Service” on May 23 to give former CBS affiliates immediate news coverage. RNN will operate via a...
The Devil Wears Prada 2, starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Anne Hathaway, is projected to open between $85 million and $100 million domestically, making it the second‑largest summer debut after The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Box‑office trackers have raised their forecasts...
Amazon announced that Luna will cease all third‑party storefront integrations, ending individual game purchases and external subscriptions effective April 10, 2026. The move shifts Luna’s focus exclusively to content bundled with Amazon Prime, abandoning the original strategy of competing with...
Avengers: Doomsday, the upcoming MCU sequel directed by the Russo brothers, is slated for a Dec 17, 2026 U.S. release. New tracking data cited by The Hollywood Reporter indicates the film is “exploding” on long‑lead box‑office forecasts, outpacing early expectations. The movie...
Another WINTER darling saying goodbye at US #BoxOffice is #20thCenturyStudios’s horror #SendHelp. The film directed by #SamRaimi starring #RachelMcAdams & #DylanOBrien leaves theatres after 70 days & a 64.7M lifetime US run, after grossing 1k over 35 theatres on 10th &...
A viral X post alleged that Phoebe Gates, co‑founder of AI shopping startup Phia, rejected a creator's $4,000 user‑generated‑content fee and offered $400, citing budget constraints. The 23‑year‑old, daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, recently secured $35 million in Series A funding,...
Netflix has integrated three Jackbox titles—Fibbage 4, Quiplash 3 and Drawful 2—into its Party Games collection at no extra charge. The move broadens the streamer’s TV‑based multiplayer offering and underscores its push toward family‑friendly interactive content.
A YouTube leaker claims Sony will unveil three PlayStation 6 variants – a budget S model, a handheld and a flagship console – each built on AMD’s upcoming Canis or Orion APUs. Estimated retail prices range from $350 for the entry‑level...
Speaking of theatre owners’ favorite bankable star #MargotRobbie, her steamy #WutheringHeights ends its theatrical run after 56 days in theatres at US #BoxOffice, with a 84M lifetime US run, after grossing 8k on 8th and final THU over the last...
Georgia state officials introduced a 30% entertainment tax credit in 2008, prompting a wave of high‑budget movies to film in Atlanta. The incentive, combined with a 94% population surge since 1990, has cemented the city’s reputation as “Black Hollywood,” reshaping...
How can ChatGPT reach $100BN in advertising revenue? "If my reverse-engineered input assessments are anywhere near what OpenAI used in its model to project $100BN in annual advertising revenue, then the team faces a formidable challenge, albeit one that is surmountable...
Oak View Group (OVG) announced Shazmah Hakim as its new Chief Legal Officer, based in Denver and reporting to CEO Chris Granger. Hakim joins from Remington Lodging and Hospitality after more than 25 years of global legal work in real...
MUBI’s 2025 PR crisis over a $100 million Sequoia Capital investment triggered a wave of backlash that cost the streamer roughly 200,000 subscribers, dropping its base to about 1.2 million by year‑end. The controversy also coincided with a $7.3 million revenue shortfall on...
How To Make Money on TikTok in 2026 (For Beginners) WATCH HERE 👉 https://t.co/TZ69rPuITw TikTok is still one of the biggest opportunities to make money online in 2026 but most beginners are going about it the wrong way. In this video, I break...
According to final industry projections, Monsta X's 'Unfold' is predicted to debut in the Top 35 of the Billboard 200 with about 20,500 units (over 19,600 from album units and nearly 1k in streaming-equivalent albums) It would be Monsta X's fourth...
📈📈📈 According to final industry predictions, BTS will spend a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 'ARIRANG' with more than 126,000 units earned (about 74.5k from album units, over 50k from streaming-equivalent albums, and almost 2k...
.@ATT just declared total war on cable's primary growth engine. Their radical pricing shift proves an immediate need for revenue and signals the death of traditional industry metrics. Here is the competitive reality. 🧵🚨
Neon Buys Korean Thriller ‘Hope,’ Starring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander, Ahead of Cannes Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/Iah7jrQhe2 via @variety
So let’s talk about Brandon Davis’ YT channel with roughly 100K subs How do your videos only have 3K or fewer views with that number of subs? That’s a brutal 2-3% subs-to-view ratio My channel has FAR less subs but routinely does 15-20%...
