LG Electronics Announces New Programming on LG Channels at NewFronts
LG Electronics unveiled a slate of new exclusive programming for its LG Channels during the NewFronts event in New York. The lineup includes a puppy‑soccer tournament called World Pup, a culinary lifestyle channel “All Chewed Up,” an expanded Fantasy Life sports channel with 66 % more original shows, the EarthDay 365 FAST channel for Earth Month, and the comedy‑focused Mohr Stories FAST channel. All content is offered free on LG’s ad‑supported platform, aiming to boost viewer engagement and attract advertisers. The rollout begins March 30 and continues through April.
Animated Fairly Tale ‘Proud Princess’ Debuts On Demand April 7 From Level 33
Level 33 Entertainment will launch the Czech‑produced animated fairy‑tale "Proud Princess" on demand on April 7, 2026. The story follows young King Benjamin, who disguises himself as a gardener to win over the proud Princess Carolina, leading to a daring...
A24 Readies Spike Lee’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ 4K UHD Blu-Ray Disc Release
A24 announced that pre‑orders are open for Spike Lee’s 2025 crime drama Highest 2 Lowest on 4K UHD Blu‑ray, with shipments slated for April 2026. The film earned roughly $1.5 million in a limited North American theatrical run. The disc will feature a making‑of...
Victory+ Debuts ‘NWSL Sunday Night Soccer’ Free Ad-Supported Live Streams
Victory+ has launched a free, ad‑supported streaming service called “NWSL Sunday Night Soccer,” delivering live coverage of 99 matches—including 57 national broadcasts—for the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season. The platform pairs live games with on‑demand replays, creator‑led content, and...
Warner’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Due via Premium Digital March 31, on Disc May 5
Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights will hit premium‑digital rental and purchase platforms on March 31, followed by DVD, Blu‑ray and 4K Ultra HD disc releases on May 5 through Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film has already amassed $234.4 million worldwide at the box...
HBO Max Inks Content Deal With Former Movistar+ Executive Domingo Corral
HBO Max has signed a first‑look content agreement with former Movistar+ chief Domingo Corral to produce original Spanish series, beginning with the in‑production drama “El Nani.” The partnership is part of HBO Max’s accelerated push into Europe, following recent launches...
Neon Comedy ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’ Due on Digital March 24, Disc May 26
Neon is releasing the time‑travel comedy *Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie* for digital rental and purchase on March 24, 2026, with Blu‑ray and DVD following on May 26. The film, which premiered at SXSW, has already earned more than $4.2 million...
Netflix Readies For Exclusive MLB Season-Opening Live-Stream Game on March 25
Netflix will live‑stream the 2026 MLB season opener on March 25, featuring the New York Yankees against the San Francisco Giants. The broadcast includes retired stars Barry Bonds, Albert Pujols and CC Sabathia as analysts, with MLB Network talent handling play‑by‑play...
Fubo Announces 1-for-12 Reverse Stock Split
FuboTV announced a 1‑for‑12 reverse stock split, consolidating Class A shares to about 29.4 million and Class B shares to 79 million. The split follows a 255 % plunge in share price since Disney’s October 2025 acquisition that merged Fubo with Hulu + Live TV. Fubo ended its latest...
Vertical’s ‘Dracula’ Again Tops Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through March 22
Vertical Entertainment’s fantasy‑horror romance *Dracula* retained the #1 spot on Fandango at Home’s weekly revenue chart for the week ending March 22, after its premium digital launch on March 10. Lionsgate’s thriller *The Housemaid* vaulted to #2, while Universal’s sci‑fi comedy *Good...
Hub: Streamers Find Differentiating Their Platforms to Consumers a Challenge
Amid accelerating media consolidation, Hub Entertainment Research finds U.S. consumers struggling to differentiate streaming services. Confidence in major SVOD brands fell in 2026, with declines ranging from 1% for Hulu and Prime Video to 5% for Apple TV. Around two‑thirds...
Comedy Special ‘Tim Hawkins: Fist Bump’ Available on Digital From Virgil
Tim Hawkins’ latest stand‑up special, *Fist Bump*, is now available digitally through Virgil Films. The hour‑long show mixes his trademark musical parodies with clean, family‑friendly jokes about parenting, technology, and everyday life. Hawkins leverages his loyal fan base built from...
Antenna: Peacock Posts Big Viewership Numbers in February Thanks to Sports
Peacock leveraged three major live‑sports events in February— the Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics, Super Bowl LX, and the NBA All‑Star Game—to drive a surge in subscriptions. The streamer added 5.2 million U.S. sign‑ups and a record 4.9 million paid subscribers, accounting for 34 % of...
Netflix, Warner Music Group Partner For Artist Movies, Documentaries
Netflix and Warner Music Group announced a strategic partnership to produce documentary series and feature films centered on WMG’s artists and songwriters. The collaboration will be executed through Unigram, WMG’s production arm, which will develop each project with the artists...
New ‘Lord of the Flies’ Series Premiering May 4 on Netflix
Netflix will debut a four‑episode adaptation of William Golding’s classic novel "Lord of the Flies" on May 4, 2026. The series is written by Jack Thorne and directed by Marc Munden, featuring a young British cast led by Winston Sawyers and...
Film Masters Presents ‘Monster Mayhem Collection’ on Blu-Ray Disc April 7
Film Masters will launch the Monster Mayhem Collection on April 7, a two‑disc Blu‑ray set featuring four 1950s cult sci‑fi/horror titles. Each film has been newly scanned in 4K from original 35 mm prints and presented in its authentic 1.85:1 aspect...
Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘Project Hail Mary’ Connects With Record $12 Million Preview Screening Revenue
Amazon MGM Studios’ sci‑fi adventure *Project Hail Mary* generated a record‑breaking $12 million from preview screenings on March 19, the highest for any 2026 theatrical release. The film adapts Andy Weir’s bestselling novel, leveraging a built‑in fan base and strong critical reception....
HBO Renews A24’s ‘Neighbors’ Late-Night Series for Second Season
HBO has ordered a second season of the A24‑produced late‑night series “Neighbors,” which debuted on Feb. 13 and wraps its six‑episode first season on March 20. The show, directed by Dylan Redford and Harrison Fishman, documents real‑world residential disputes across the United...
This Week’s MPN Video Podcast: Disney’s New Era, Oscars Fallout and March Madness Gambling Traps
David Bloom and Daniel Frankel discuss Disney’s next chapter under new CEO James Marshmello, including a rumored Roblox acquisition and a debate over spinning off legacy TV assets. They also dissect the Oscars’ rating slump, Conan O’Brien’s controversial hosting, Timothée Chalamet...
U.S. Senate Lawmakers Urge ‘Seedance 2.0’ AI Video Model Shutdown Following Copyright Infringement
U.S. Senators Peter Welch and Marsha Blackburn wrote to ByteDance demanding the shutdown of its Seedance 2.0 AI video model, citing rampant copyright infringement. Within 24 hours the tool generated viral deep‑fake scenes featuring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Stranger Things, and...
HBO Max Offering Discounted ‘Saver Plans’ Ahead of U.K. and Ireland Launch on March 26
HBO Max is set to launch in the United Kingdom and Ireland on March 26, 2026, introducing a suite of discounted “Saver Plans” that bundle the streaming service with TNT Sports. The plans offer monthly savings of £8.99 to £10.99, require...
Amagi Launches AI Artwork Engine for Streaming Video Creation
Amagi has introduced an AI‑driven Artwork Engine within its Amagi Now SaaS platform, automating the creation of multiple promotional graphics for streaming video. The tool can generate dozens of variants—different aspect ratios, localized text, and branding overlays—across FAST, OTT, connected TV,...
Doc Series ‘Shared Planet’ to Premiere April 29 on PBS, PBS.org
PBS will debut the four‑part documentary series “Shared Planet” on April 29, with new episodes streaming weekly on PBS.org. The series showcases people and wildlife thriving together across oceans, forests, cities and grasslands, featuring stories from dozens of countries. Executive producers...
Paramount+ Absorbing BET+, Shuttering Platform in June
BET+ will cease operations in June, with its 3.5 million subscribers and content library moving to a new BET Hub inside Paramount+. The transition follows Tyler Perry’s equity sale to Paramount Skydance, which now owns both services. Paramount+’s subscriber base of...
Netflix Releasing Q1 Fiscal Results April 16
Netflix will announce its fiscal Q1 results on April 16, covering the quarter ending March 30. The company projects revenue of $12.2 billion and net income of $3.3 billion, up from $10.5 billion revenue and $2.9 billion profit a year earlier. A live interview...
Zombie Film ‘Didn’t Die’ Set for Digital Release April 28 From Level 33
Level 33 announced a digital release of the zombie thriller Didn’t Die on April 28, 2026, available for rental or purchase. The film debuted at Sundance and earned a nomination at the Cleveland International Film Festival’s American Independents Competition. Director Meera Menon, a ReFrame Rise 2019...
Disney/Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Remains No. 1 at Weekend Box Office Through March 15
Disney/Pixar’s animated sequel Hoppers held the weekend box‑office lead with a $28.5 million second‑weekend, pushing its global gross to nearly $165 million and ranking third among all 2026 releases. Universal’s romance Reminders of Him debuted with $18.2 million, while A24’s micro‑budget horror Undertone...
Warner Bros. Discovery Investors Eyeing 14% Return if Paramount Merger Closes by Sept. 30
Warner Bros. Discovery investors anticipate a roughly 14% upside if the $111 billion Paramount‑Skydance merger closes by the Sept. 30 deadline. WBD’s stock slipped to $27.14, down from $29, after Netflix withdrew its $83 billion offer, while Paramount has pledged $31 per share...
Doc ‘White With Fear’ Debuts March 24 on PBS, PBS App
PBS will launch the documentary "White With Fear" on March 24, both on its broadcast network and streaming app. The film investigates a decades‑long political playbook that amplifies racial division and white‑victimization narratives for power and profit. It features first‑person...
Kino Lorber Readies ‘Malfeasance’ Four-Film Pack of Thrillers by Controversial French Film Director Yves Boisset
Kino Lorber announced that on March 31, 2026 it will issue ‘Malfeasance’, a Blu‑ray collection of four Yves Boisset thrillers. The set bundles the 1971 ‘Angel’s Leap’, 1975 ‘Mad Enough to Kill’, 1980 ‘The Woman Cop’, and 1982 ‘Rise Up, Spy’, with...
Mubi’s Thriller ‘Lurker’ Available on 4K Ultra HD Disc From Alliance
Mubi’s debut thriller Lurker has been issued on 4K Ultra HD disc by Alliance Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Alex Russell and starring Théodore Pellerin, Archie Madekwe and Sunny Suljic, follows a retail worker who infiltrates a rising music artist’s inner circle. The release...
Lionsgate Sets March 20 Digital Release for Horror Thriller ‘Do Not Enter’
Lionsgate announced that its supernatural horror thriller "Do Not Enter" will debut in theaters and on digital platforms on March 20, 2026. The film follows a group of livestreaming urban explorers, known as the Creepers, as they investigate New Jersey’s...
Feature Doc ‘Wilding’ Debuts April 22 on PBS, PBS App
PBS will broadcast the feature documentary *Wilding* on April 22, 2026, across its television channel, website, and app. The film chronicles a 20‑year rewilding project on a 400‑year‑old English estate, where owners introduced native wildlife to restore soil health and...
Thriller ‘We Bury the Dead’ Bowing on Blu-Ray and DVD March 17 From Alliance
Alliance Home Entertainment announced that the thriller "We Bury the Dead" will hit Blu‑ray and DVD shelves on March 17. The movie follows Ava (Daisy Ridley) as she searches for her missing husband after a catastrophic military disaster that turns...
Hulu Drops New Trailer for ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Relaunch, Which Launches April 10
Hulu has dropped the official trailer for “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair,” a four‑part limited series debuting on April 10. The revival reunites Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek with original supporting actors while adding a new generation...
‘Half Man,’ From ‘Baby Reindeer’ Creator Richard Gadd, to Launch on HBO Max in April
"Half Man," a six‑episode drama created by Richard Gadd, will debut on HBO Max in April 2026. The series, co‑produced with the BBC, streams across the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and airs on BBC iPlayer, BBC One, and BBC Scotland...
The Week’s MPN Video Podcast: NFL Money Grab: Why the League Reopened Its $111B Deal Early
Five years into its record $111 billion TV and streaming agreement, the NFL has reopened negotiations to secure a larger share of broadcast revenue. The league’s move follows the NBA’s recent $75 billion rights deal, which set a new market benchmark. Analysts...
‘Anaconda’ Tops DEG Digital Transactions Chart for Week of March 1
Sony Pictures' comedic remake of Anaconda topped the Digital Entertainment Group's weekly digital sales and rentals chart for the week ending March 1, according to GfK Entertainment data. The film rose five spots to claim the No. 1 position, displacing Disney's Zootopia 2,...
Samba TV: ‘Bridgerton’ Tops Weekly Streaming Viewership Through March 1
Netflix’s "Bridgerton" Season 4 Part 2 topped Samba TV’s weekly US streaming chart for Feb 23‑Mar 1, reclaiming the #1 spot. HBO Max’s pre‑Game of Thrones series "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" fell to second place, while its drama "The Pitt" secured third. Netflix’s...
Doc ‘Big Star: The Nick Skelton Story’ Available Digitally From Virgil
Virgil Films has released the documentary *Big Star: The Nick Skelton Story* for digital rental and purchase. The film chronicles British show‑jumper Nick Skelton’s career, focusing on his recovery from a severe neck injury and his partnership with the horse...
Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘Mercy’ Due on Disc April 7 From Alliance
Amazon MGM Studios and Alliance Home Entertainment announced that the sci‑fi thriller Mercy will hit physical shelves on April 7, 2026, in 4K Ultra HD, Blu‑ray, and DVD formats. The film, directed by Timur Bekmambetov, earned $54.3 million worldwide at the box...
Netflix: Lionsgate-Produced ‘War Machine’ Topped Global Weekly Streaming Through March 8
Netflix reported that the Lionsgate‑produced sci‑fi action film *War Machine* topped its global weekly streaming chart through March 8, amassing 39.3 million views and leading both the overall and English‑language movie rankings. The platform’s English‑language TV chart was led by *Bridgerton* season four...
JustWatch: Hulu’s ‘Paradise,’ ‘The Secret Agent’ Topped Oscar-Heavy Weekly Streaming Through March 8
JustWatch’s weekly streaming report for March 2‑8 shows Oscar‑nominated movies dominating the U.S. market, capturing 70 % of the top‑10 titles. Hulu leads the movie segment with Brazilian drama *The Secret Agent* at No. 1 and sci‑fi drama *In the Blink of an...
Psychological Horror Film ‘The Weight of Eyes’ Available Digitally From BayView
BayView Entertainment has released the psychological horror film "The Weight of Eyes" for digital purchase and rental as of March 10, 2026. The movie follows an architect who endures physical and psychological torture at the hands of a grief‑stricken couple,...
Hulu to Start Streaming Searchlight’s ‘Is This Thing On?’ March 20
Searchlight Pictures' comedy film "Is This Thing On?" will begin streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. on March 20. The movie is directed by Oscar‑nominated Bradley Cooper and stars Will Arnett, who also...
Doc ‘More Than One Child’ Available Digitally March 10 From BayView
BayView Entertainment will launch the documentary *More Than One Child* digitally on March 10, 2026. Directed by 49‑time award‑winning Vinit Parmar, the film follows three siblings from an illegal Chinese migrant family who were separated at birth to evade the One‑Child Policy....
Kino Lorber Sets March 24 Release Date for Attenborough Classic ‘A Bridge Too Far’ in 4K + Blu-Ray Combo Pack
Kino Lorber announced a March 24, 2026 release of Richard Attenborough’s 1977 war epic A Bridge Too Far in a 4K Ultra HD + Blu‑ray combo pack. The 4K disc features a new HDR/Dolby Vision master derived from a 4K scan of the original 35 mm negative on...
MPN Video Podcast: How Streaming, Sports, and Social Media Are Reshaping Fandom
Sports fans are abandoning traditional TV, turning to streaming services and short‑form platforms for live games and highlights. Rights are being split across multiple OTT providers, creating frustration as viewers juggle subscriptions. Hub Entertainment Research’s Wave 5 report shows documentaries like...
Parrot, Radial Partner for Content Valuation
Parrot Analytics and Radial Entertainment have forged a multi‑year partnership to embed Parrot’s global, cross‑platform audience demand index into Radial’s content valuation, programming, and growth strategy. The deal gives Radial, which manages a library of over 70,000 movies and TV...
Hub: Live Sports Streaming Access Confusing Consumers
Hub Entertainment Research surveyed 3,733 U.S. sports fans and found that 87% are frustrated trying to locate live games across fragmented streaming services. Tools like ESPN’s “Where to Watch” and Roku’s “Sports Zone” were praised by 70% and 60% of...