News•Mar 2, 2026
SAG-AFTRA Chief Says Union Will Render Verdict on Warner Bros. Sale to Paramount ‘When the Time Is Right’ | Video
SAG-AFTRA executive director Duncan Crabtree‑Ireland told TheWrap the union is still evaluating Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and will issue a formal verdict when the timing is right. The union’s media and labor‑economics team has been crunching data on each offer and configuration, but has not yet taken a public stance for or against the deal. Crabtree‑Ireland also reaffirmed full solidarity with the Writers Guild’s upcoming negotiations and potential strike, underscoring the broader labor context surrounding the merger.
By The Wrap
News•Mar 1, 2026
Roku Adds a New Feature to Roku TVs & Roku Players That Roku Owners Have Been Asking For
Roku has added a dedicated search section to its Live Guide, positioned on the left‑hand sidebar of Roku TVs and players. The feature lets users type or speak channel names, genres, or keywords to jump directly to content, cutting out...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Mar 1, 2026
Will Prime Video Let AI Call a Live Sports Game?
Prime Video has rapidly integrated artificial intelligence into its platform, adding AI‑generated episode recaps, picture‑quality upgrades, and AI‑assisted features for live events like Thursday Night Football. The article speculates that by 2026 Amazon could push the envelope further by deploying...
By The Streamable
News•Feb 28, 2026
Why Did Netflix Back Down From Its Deal to Acquire Warner Bros.?
Netflix withdrew its bid to raise the offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing the path for Paramount Skydance to acquire the studio. The move followed a 30% drop in Netflix’s share price after the initial announcement and a 14% rally...
By TechCrunch Media & Entertainment
News•Feb 28, 2026
Two UFC Legends Face Off in Real American Freestyle's February Event
Real American Freestyle’s sixth edition will air on Feb. 28, 2026, streaming live from Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona via Fox Nation. The headline bout pits former UFC champion Henry Cejudo against Hall of Famer Urijah Faber, anchoring a 12‑match...
By The Streamable
News•Feb 28, 2026
Desperate Housewives' Success Was More Important For ABC Than Audiences Realized
In 2004 ABC faced a ratings slump, trailing rivals CBS, Fox and NBC. To reverse its fourth‑place standing, the network poured roughly 90% of its fall marketing budget into two scripted series—Lost and Desperate Housewives. The gamble paid off; Desperate...
By TVLine
News•Feb 28, 2026
Glen Powell’s 133-Minute Stephen King Sci-Fi Remake Runs Past a Major Streaming Milestone
Edgar Wright’s new adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Running Man”, starring Glen Powell, has become a streaming hit on Paramount+ despite a weak theatrical run. The film earned only $68.6 million worldwide against a $110 million budget but has held the platform’s...
By Collider
News•Feb 28, 2026
Saturday VOZ Ratings | All Eyes on the 2026 SYDNEY GAY AND LESBIAN MARDI GRAS PARADE
TV Blackbox published Saturday VOZ ratings for 28 February 2026, spotlighting the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade as a ratings leader. The release introduces new metrics that combine overnight and consolidated data, counting unique viewers who watch at least one...
By TV Blackbox
News•Feb 28, 2026
Beloved "Brilliant" BBC Sitcom Spin-Off Branded "a Rarity" Is Coming to Netflix
BBC comedy spin‑off Amandaland will join Netflix UK on 12 March, expanding the streaming platform’s British comedy slate. The series follows divorced mother Amanda Hughes navigating teenage kids in South Harlesden, building on the popular Motherland universe. To date it has...
By Digital Spy – TV
News•Feb 28, 2026
Sure, Seems Like the Perfect Time to Bring Back BattleBots with an Israel-Based AI Company Attached
BattleBots announced its comeback with a new 20‑episode Pro League that will premiere exclusively on YouTube. The season introduces Orbitron, billed as the world’s first AI‑controlled combat robot, and is backed by Israeli data‑scraping firm BrightData. Filming starts in April,...
By The A.V. Club
News•Feb 28, 2026
Roku Ends Testing on Revamped Home Screen
Roku has halted the beta rollout of a revamped home screen that introduced a Quick Access row displaying six to eight frequently used apps surrounded by recommendation tiles. The test, which began in late summer 2025, aimed to blend app‑centric...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Feb 28, 2026
CASTING | 10 Opens Casting for Next Season of AUSTRALIAN SURVIVOR
Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia have launched nationwide casting for future installments of Australian Survivor, even though the current season has seen a sharp drop in viewership and no formal renewal has been announced. Applicants must be at least...
By TV Blackbox
News•Feb 28, 2026
Warner Bros.’ Drops ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Trailer
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation announced that its animated comedy‑adventure *The Cat in the Hat* will now open on November 6, 2026, pushing back the original February 27, 2026 date. The film is written and directed by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja and features Bill...
By Animation World Network (AWN)
News•Feb 27, 2026
PARAMOUNT Wins US $110B Battle for Warner Bros, Pays NETFLIX Exit Fee
Paramount has agreed to acquire Warner Bros Discovery for $31 per share, valuing the combined enterprise at roughly $110 billion including debt. The deal also covers Netflix’s $2.8 billion termination fee, clearing the rival’s exit from the bidding war. If regulators approve,...
By TV Blackbox
News•Feb 27, 2026
Glitch Productions Greenlights ‘Knights of Guinevere’ Series
Glitch Productions has greenlit a full‑series order for Knights of Guinevere, its inaugural 2‑D animated title. The pilot amassed 11.9 million YouTube views in its first week, 1.6 million likes and a 99.4% positive‑sentiment rating, driving a 2.3 million‑subscriber boost for the channel....
By Animation World Network (AWN)