WNBA League Pass to Offer Spanish Language Option
One interesting media thing: The league is working on getting WNBA League Pass in Spanish.
Seinfeld Episodes Sped up 7.5% to Squeeze Extra Ads
Castle Rock also owned rights to Seinfeld. During re-runs, some cable networks actually sped up show’s episodes by 7.5%. Why? An episode on network TV typically ran 25 minutes with 5 minutes for ads. In syndication, sped-up run time was 22 minutes…leaving...
Bookfunnel Streamlines ARC, Bonuses, Audiobooks & Newsletter Integration
Benefits of Bookfunnel for authors- What I use mine for… Arc sending Bonus scene & Reader Magnet distribution with newsletter sub integration. Direct Audiobook distribution integrated with Shopify website. Sign up for newsletter sub blasts with other authors or sales/freebies blasts...
Meryl Streep Earns $12.5M, Shares Bonuses with Co-Stars
‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Salaries: How Meryl Streep Landed a $12.5 Million Payday With Big Bonuses – and Shared the Wealth with Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/sYsoiGzode via @variety
Billie Eilish Doc Tops Weekend, Beats ‘
The Billie Ellish documentary, co-directed by James Cameron, earned $2.2 million heading into the weekend as 'The Sheep Detectives' nabbed $1 million in early showings.
Console Prices Rise Despite Expected Cost Decline
Sad, but I can't remember another time when the price of electronic goods like consoles, which are supposed to get cheaper to make in volume, went up over time. https://t.co/vfALEuok06
Switch 2 Hits 19.86M; Mario Kart Leads Sales
Switch 2 is at 19.86M sold. And top game sales include Mario Kart World at 14.7M, Donkey Kong Bananza at 4.52M, Pokémon Legends Z-A at 3.94M, Pokémon Pokopia at 2.41M, and Kirby Air Riders at 1.87M. https://t.co/7OYx2kKQkz
Exhibitors Monetize Momentum with Sold‑out Karaoke Screenings
#Lionsgate & #Universal might be leaving money on the table not kicking off singalong sessions of #MICHAEL, but exhibitors will find their own creative ways to monetise momentum. In #Paris, the giant, iconic #LeGrandRex came up with special sessions followed by...
X Payouts Lag Despite Higher Impressions and Content Volume
My X payout is much lower than my last payout, even though I have been posting more short-form content (1-3m), and my impressions have gone up significantly. Meta and YouTube payouts are very consistent in relation to analytics I have...
Disney Accuses FCC of First Amendment Violation Over ‘The View’
Disney's fight with FCC escalates with ABC accusing the FCC of violating the First Amendment in a clash over “The View” and equal-time rules. W/@thesimonetti https://t.co/SKZRGdgXsv via @WSJ
Disney Faces Summer Layoffs; CEO Skips Crucial Topics
More layoffs are coming to Disney this summer. That and many important things new CEO Josh D'Amaro DIDN'T say in his debut earnings call: ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/mWp4ObF0Sf
OnlyFans Valued at $3.15 B in Minority Stake Sale
OnlyFans Valued at $3.15 Billion in Deal to Sell Minority Stake to Architect Capital https://t.co/jAaogMQao2 via @variety
Nintendo Faces $640M Hit, Switch 2 Costs Rise $40
Nintendo reporting that it expects a 100 billion yen ($640 million) impact this fiscal year (April 2026 - March 2027) as a result of rising component prices and tariffs. Based on the 16.5m unit forecast for Switch 2, that's around...
Pokémon Pokopia Drives Nintendo's Forecast Success
The big standout from Nintendo's earnings in terms of software is Pokémon Pokopia which has sold over 4m units in 5 weeks on a console with a less than 20m install base. With increased hardware prices, it'll be first party...
ABC Warns FCC Probe Will Chill Protected Speech
ABC Says Trump’s FCC Probe Into ‘The View’ Over Equal-Time Rule Threatens to ‘Chill Critical Protected Speech’ https://t.co/4bXmeGtGiu via @variety
Managing Prince’s Estate Means Constantly Asking “What Would Prince Do?”
The toughest part of managing Prince’s estate? Answering an impossible question: “What would Prince do?” Troy Carter managed the estate from 2016 to 2021. He shared his experience in a recent talk we had in Austin. It was during DAWA’s Vision:8291...
Murdoch Threatens Trump, Then Pushes NFL Squeeze
MURDOCH: I'm publishing a story about your birthday note to Epstein. TRUMP: I'm suing you for $10 billion. MURDOCH: Cool. Hey I need a favor: Can you help me squeeze the NFL? https://www.businessinsider.com/murdoch-trump-nfl-fox-streaming-netflix-fcc-doj-2026-5
TV Upfronts Turn Into NFL Victory Lap
The annual TV Upfronts begin on Monday — it’s going to be a week-long NFL victory lap with one big media company after another touting their NFL games. I’m told Roger Goodell will be at the Disney upfront Tuesday. ESPN...
Big 12's PC Shift Strategic Amid NFL Rights Threat
The Big 12's PC move makes perfect sense in the context of Brett Yormark's prior moves and the looming NFL media rights threat. And it might work IF the schools reject the 480m (which they seem to be doing). Our...
Mortal Kombat 2 Poised for Record Fighting‑Game Opening
WB ready to score its first hit since #WutheringHeights, as R-rated video game adaptation #MortalKombat2 exploded grossing 5.2M on THU Previews including WED fan screenings at US #BoxOffice (vs #Scream5’s 3.5M, #SINNERS’ 4.7M, #AQuietPlace2’s 4.8M, #HalloweenKills 4.9M, #HalloweenEnds 5.4M, #FinalDestinationBloodlines’s...
TikTok: Musicians' Ultimate Guide to Audience Growth
TikTok is the most powerful music discovery tool ever built. Here's everything you need to know about using it to grow your audience, straight from the musicians who've figured it out. https://t.co/qRVoz0fI6E
Nintendo Slashed GBA Price Within Months to Boost Adoption
Fun Fact: Nintendo released the Game Boy Advance in the US in June 2001 for $99. In January 2002, seven months later, Nintendo announced it would lower the price of the Game Boy Advance to $79 as a result of...
Sheep Detectives Opens Strong, Eyes Low Double‑Digit Weekend
Hugh Jackman's new family mystery #SheepDetectives kicked off opening wknd with solid $1.03M from THU pre-shows + early access previews. Reviews are strong across the board. PG pic hopes to be a Mother's Day option for moms with younger kids. Opening...
Predicting Nintendo's 2026 Price Hike Proved Correct
Well. I was right. I don't like it, but I did call that Nintendo would wait to raise prices in 2026.
Vertical Video Emerges as $50B Rival to Netflix
On this week’s LightShed Live, we sat down with @hernanlopez to talk vertical video, what he sees as a third audiovisual language, distinct from TV and film. The market is already enormous in ways that should stop every media executive...
PS5 Sales Tumble 46% as Prices and Shortages Bite
Sony’s PS5 sales plummet amid price rises and a memory crisis. PS5 sales dropped by 46% year-over-year https://t.co/x8TPWGUfHF
Watch Giro D'Italia on HBO Max and truTV
Reminder as the #GirodItaliaᴿᴾ gets underway that in addition to #streaming it on #HBOMax, people in the US can also watch daily coverage on the channel #truTV. #cycling $WBD
Sony's Mixed Game News: Bungie Slips, Profits Remain Strong
Sony's news about games is mixed. Bungie weakness is showing, but overall game and network services profits are healthy. https://t.co/h8eL0htWbQ
Disney Parks Thrive as Experience Spending Beats Gas Costs
Disney theme parks showing some strength, perhaps counterintuitively, even as gas prices put a dent in disposable income. People are willing to pay for experiences, and that’s exactly what Disney excels at.
Packaging on YT Matters; Team Delivers Strong Results
A reminder that packaging on YT is a BIG deal. Team did a great job here. To be clear, I’m still a fan of @openclaw and think that @steipete and co will figure it out. https://t.co/NXnC4jql1Z
Free TV Antenna Viewers Surge, Commanders Games Cost Nothing
This @WSJ story has many bogus assertions. Every Washington @Commanders game (home and away, including Madrid) last season was on free broadcast TV in the local market. It literally did not cost the antenna viewer in DC a penny. The...
NBC Renews Law & Order for 26th Season.
#NBC has renewed #LawAndOrder for a 26th season. The network's upfront presentation is Monday. #CMCSA
Advocacy Groups Demand Records on Alleged CNN Compromise
Scoop: Two press advocacy organizations that hold Paramount stock have sent a letter to the company's chief legal officer demanding to inspect records over concerns the Ellisons have agreed to compromise CNN to secure approval of its WBD merger.
NFL Likely Hands Three Games to Netflix This Season
If you're having trouble following the final NFL TV rights assignments this year, here's my understanding: The NFL has 12 games left throughout the season to divvy up on top of pre-existing commitments. Five are expected to go streamers/broadcasters, while the...
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It's Rupert vs Roger over the NFL and the future of broadcast TV. W/@andrewlbeaton, @jdawsey1 & @DanaMattioli https://t.co/2dtCo2quDG via @WSJ
NBC Locks $7.75B Olympic Deal Through 2032
🥇 📺 May 7, 2014: NBC signed a $7.75 billion extension to carry the Olympic Games through 2032. Just three years prior, they outbid ABC/ESPN and Fox for rights to carry the Olympics thru 2020. https://t.co/E5cPbMteh1 https://t.co/ZisiuQi9kr
Embrace Club Tours: Play the Right‑Size Venues
Managers need to be real with artists and said baby this is a club tour and there is nothing wrong with that. Everyone can’t be in a stadium. Find your venue size and rock that out
Key Sports Business Moves: NCAA, NFL Rights,
The Varsity * Remembering Ted Turner. * Gianni Infantino on price gouging. * Why did the networks OK NCAA Tourney expansion? * Michael Rubin took another step toward building out Fanatic’s collectibles business. * Only about 75 employees remain at Main Street Sports. Plus, news and...
NFL Rights Packages Reach Record-Breaking, Controversial Prices
News and notes on the latest machinations surrounding the NFL’s highly coveted, obscenely expensive rights packages. https://t.co/J76hRBQwrU
HYBE Launches ABD Label, Debuting First Girl Group 2026
HYBE is launching a new label ABD dedicated to producing girl groups ABD, short for "A Bold Dream," will be led by Jiwon No, PLEDIS Entertainment's previous Head of Artist Planning ABD's first group is set to debut in the second half...
Telemundo Leverages World Cup, Live TV for Spanish Media Dominance
Telemundo Bets on the World Cup and Live TV to Deliver Spanish-Language Media Domination https://t.co/G6b8vmrhpd via @thr
OnlyFans Outscores Entire Premier League Revenue
We often talk about the growth of the Premier League and football in general, with it being trumpeted as one of the UK's biggest brands. But is that true? The biggest PL revenue club (Liverpool) generated £703m in 2025,...
Media Profit Drives Endless Coverage and Tip Influx
Could not agree more. There is financial incentive for TMZ, NYP and others based on the metrics (just use this site as a microcosm for that) to keep going. I'd also suggest that given the massive exposure of the story...
Expanded NCAA Tournament Boosts Media Rights Revenue
👇 @JustinBeitler with the instant analysis on the additional #mediarights $ for the expanded Men's NCAA Tournament 🏀🏀🏀
Stars Fear Blacklisting, Skip Anti‑Merger Letter
Mark Ruffalo Says Hollywood Stars Declined to Sign Open Letter Against Paramount-WB Merger ‘Because They’re Afraid’ the Studio Will Blacklist Them https://t.co/ZF44GB2gRq via @variety
Teton Ridge Secures Film & TV Rights to “High Noon”
EXCLU: Teton Ridge lands film and TV rights to the classic western HIGH NOON https://t.co/rDOuEkoEoz
Disney's YouTube TV Remarks Spark Industry-Wide Questions
Disney’s @YouTubeTV Comments Raise Important Questions for Industry Peers $DIS $FOXA $PSKY $WBD $VSNT https://t.co/EWjwTlZxDb
Boomer Bonanza: Celeb Podcasts Fetch Seven‑Figure Deals
the podcast industry is in its Boomer Bonanza phase. the hottest bidding war right now is for a yet-to-launch show from ina garten (7-figure offers per year) while oprah just signed a mega deal with amazon for her show
Creator Leverages 170k Followers for Brand Partnerships
People complaining brands like DJI, Insta360, and GoPro only offer free product deals but honestly I’m into it. I already use the gear, get millions of reel views, and constantly have people asking about my camera setup. I’ve got 170k...
Clement Suffers 9-0 Loss in Cox Vs. Sony Case
Hang on: Didn't Clement just lose Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment ... 9-0? https://t.co/XLC63vM9fX