Roku Shares Hit 4‑year High Before Q1 Results
Why Roku Stock Is At A 4-Year High Ahead Of Its Q1 Report https://t.co/1uv0P7WOwz $ROKU
Zaslav Cashes $500M Exit, Still Wants Warner Stay
This week’s @Variety cover story: $500 Million Exit: David Zaslav Is Leaving Warner Bros. a Rich Man — but He’d Love to Stay Around Even Longer https://t.co/JT201MwSD3
YouTube Extends Deepfake Detector to All Hollywood Celebs
Scoop: YouTube is opening up its deepfake detection tool to all of Hollywood. Anyone famous enough to be at high risk, whether they have a YouTube channel or not, can now sign on to use the tool.
Joe Buck Nears ESPN Jeopardy Hosting Deal
Glass Break: Joe Buck is closing in on a deal to host ESPN Jeopardy. Details at @FOS https://t.co/m85X8S6YHY
Streaming Thrives on TV Roots, Not Film Libraries
The streaming model is built on the back of TV. Film libraries still matter, but not as much as the industry once thought.
ESPN Waited for Cable Decline Before Launching DTC
So ESPN finally launched a direct‑to‑consumer D2C platform. But why the heck did it take so long? My view - as shared in this week's pod: I think the more useful way to look at it is through the lens of commercial...
Sling TV's 2026 Changes: Evaluate if Still Worthwhile
3 Big Changes Sling TV Is Making in 2026: Is It Still Worth It? https://t.co/FIDGEVoNQ1 via @YouTube
Riz Ahmed's “Bait” Targets 21 Emmy Categories Including Limited Series
Riz Ahmed’s ‘Bait’ Plans 21 Category Emmys Campaign, Including Limited Series (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/Lk88rl6PSK via @variety
Amazon Prime Video to Stream All Six NBA Playoff Games Thursday‑Friday
Amazon Prime Video is scheduled to have all six NBA playoff games this Thursday & Friday. https://t.co/OQK3tw5f0L
TV News Must Reinvent or Face Audience Extinction
A media consultancy that helped create the format that ultimately became “Good Morning America” is warning TV-news organizations that they need to blow up their old models as soon as possible, or risk saying “good night” to audiences and ratings.... https://t.co/sciFmWrOuM
Creators Invade TV News: Revive or Replace?
TV News Goes Crazy for Creators: Will Digital Mavericks Add Life to Old Format or Wipe it Out? https://t.co/eJwkrRcMVN via @variety
Zaslav's Warner Bros Deal Boosts Him, Hurts Hollywood
David Zaslav spoke to me for a @nytopinion piece about how things turned out with buying Warner Bros - with Hollywood for the worse, him for the better. https://t.co/WAh0svnSZ0
NBA Playoffs Moving From Streaming to Broadcast TV
Yesterday: 3 NBA Playoff Games on streaming, 1 on cable Today: 4 NBA Playoff Games on broadcast TV https://t.co/UiqxPVceeA
ABC Debuts 1948, Emerging TV Latecomer
📺 April 19, 1948: The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) launched. It was a relatively late entrant into the emerging television landscape, competing against more established rivals like NBC and CBS. Originally spun off from the NBC Blue Network follow… https://t.co/uUCaPFxO2L...
Knicks Fans Outraged over Missing Local Broadcast
A lot of chatter from #knicks fans gping to bars for a 1st round playoff game & no ability to watch on @PrimeVideo. As Mike Breen said not having a local broadcast for rd 1 is a big issue. #nba...
1990 TV Ratings Reveal Network Vs. Syndication Trends
Nielsen ratings for network TV for the week ending April 22, 1990 and for syndication for the week ending April 15, 1990 https://t.co/NbOfVihF3W https://t.co/QJL1sFCPCJ
Hollywood Rebounds: Massive Movie Production After Pandemic Slump
I’ve got good news for you guys: Hollywood is making a lot of movies. The pivot is remarkable. It has been at least six years, since the advent of COVID, that declining attendance, a flood of investment in streaming, the erasure...
John Malone Controls QVC Group After Rebranding History
John Malone, the media and telecommunications mogul, owns shares giving him control of QVC Group. The company was previously called Qurate Retail Group (when it changed its name in 2018 from Liberty Interactive) https://t.co/WkdXpuebLP
Show's Acquisition Triggers Content Blackout Amid Legal Feud
I wasnt a regular TBPB viewer but used to be flooded with clips every day. it's crickets since the show was bought by a company with major beef and legal proceedings with the dude in charge here. That true for...
Li Jun Li Cast as Miriam, Lev and Yara’s Mother
Got a Friday scoop for #TheLastOfUs fans regarding Season 3. ‘Sinners’ Breakout Star Li Jun Li Joins ‘The Last of Us’ Season 3 as Lev and Yara’s Mother, Miriam (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/UG1hYy1JJ9 via @variety
AMCApes Leader Backs Warner‑Paramount Merger, Sparks Theater Feud
The king of the #AMCApes has started a brawl with fellow movie theater owners by backing David Ellison’s plan to combine Warner Bros. and Paramount. They had it out in person yesterday in Las Vegas. Details ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/6DmAIbWKUA
Netflix CEO Downplays Nielsen Viewership Metric Shift
On yesterday’s Netflix earnings call, CEO Greg Peters addressed my scoop on Nielsen’s now-delayed methodological change that would depress NFLX’s share of total TV viewership. Peters: ok but that doesn’t change how people are really watching TV and it won’t affect...
Netflix's TikTok‑style Feed to Boost Engagement and Ads
All the $NFLX bears are not pricing in a addictive TikTok-style video feed coming out at the end of April. This means doomscrolling clips from shows, movies & video podcasts. How it benefits Netflix: • ad revenue (big one )...
Wall Street Stays Bullish on Netflix Despite Weaker Outlook
Wall Street Remains Mostly Bullish on Netflix Stock Despite Softer Q2 Forecast https://t.co/OXVbMgUNu1 via @variety
Netflix Shares Tumble over 10% on Muted 2026 Outlook
Netflix shares are down more than 10% after the company didn’t forecast a big jump in earnings for 2026. https://t.co/a0WNdW74jd
CinemaCon Bigger This Year, Mirrors 2026 Release Surge
Anecdotal from the outside looking in (I'm not there), but consistent with 2026’s increase in wide release volume: #CinemaCon feels noticeably beefier this year. https://t.co/xpf8MOQA44
Malcolm in the Middle Revival Remains Emmy‑eligible Despite Short Season
‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival Eligible in Emmys Comedy Race Despite Shortened Season (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/CCWt2NSnFB via @variety
FCC Defends Nexstar‑TEGNA Merger Amid Senate Inquiry
News: 🚨@FCC counsel filed this letter today with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. It is @BrendanCarrFCC response to @tedcruz and @SenatorCantwell March 30 letter regarding the agency's March 19 approval of the @NXSTMediaGroup -@TEGNA transaction. $NXST...
Netflix Leaders Praise Reed Hastings' Selfless, Graceful Exit
Netflix Bosses Bestow Heartfelt Praise on Reed Hastings as He Sets Exit: ‘Selfless, Disciplined and Graceful’ https://t.co/FBXqfiMoYC via @variety
Disney Demands $10M for 30‑second Super Bowl Ad
Scoop: Disney has told advertisers it believes they should pay $10M for a 30-sec ad in the company's 2027 telecast of Super Bowl LXI, according to four people with knowledge of negotiations, but the price tag has some marketers sitting...
Netflix Co-CEOs Face Pay Cuts Starting 2025
Netflix Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos, Greg Peters See Pay Packages Drop in 2025 https://t.co/KTvDFrfJwS via @variety
Netflix Claims Cheapest Per‑hour Streaming Value in US
Netflix clearly flexing their long-term pricing power $NFLX "we think we are delivering one of the best entertainment values that has ever existed…in the US right now, Netflix subscribers are paying the least per hour of viewing compared to other...
Netflix Ready to Walk Away From Warner Deal
Ted Sarandos: Netflix Was ‘Willing to Put Emotion and Ego Aside’ and Walk Away from Warner Bros. Acquisition https://t.co/yPdLBCoAos via @variety
Reed Hastings to Exit Netflix Board in June
#Netflix co-founder and chairman Reed Hastings is exiting the board in June when his term expires. Hastings stepped down from the CEO role in 2023. $NFLX
World Baseball Classic Becomes Netflix Japan’s Top Show
Netflix says The World Baseball Classic was its most-watched program ever on Netflix in Japan with 31.4 million viewers.
Netflix Launches Short-Form Vertical Video Feed
NETFLIX GETTING INTO THE DOOM SCROLLING GAME? Netflix $NFLX just said it is about to launc a new short-form vertical video discovery feed on mobile
Netflix Revenue Jumps 16% on Ads, Price Tweaks
Earnings: Netflix Revenue Climbs 16% to $12.3 Billion, Boosted by Ads Business, Pricing Changes https://t.co/gSuZ3e7g1I
Netflix Beats Q1 Forecast Without Warner Bros Deal
Netflix, With Warner Bros. Off the Table, Beats Q1 Wall Street Expectations https://t.co/UiRluFMzsW via @variety
NFL Treats YouTube as Free TV, Ignoring Regulators
NFL to Critics: YouTube Is Free TV. Deal With It. Assuming today’s YouTube licensing of five games news is accurate, it clearly illustrates that the NFL is not terribly concerned by the FCC inquiry, what appears to be a narrow DoJ...
Paramount Confirms Airbender Leak Not Studio-Origin
Paramount Investigates ‘The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender’ Leak, Determines It Didn’t Come From Studio https://t.co/WTmilm6GUa
Episode 8 of Marshals: A Yellowstone Story Air Date Revealed
Judge Ayers has come out of nowhere to deliver heaps of drama. But when does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 8 hit CBS and Paramount+? https://t.co/aF7yH4cGzh
Netflix Adds New Video Podcasts From Diverse Creators
Netflix Expands Video Podcast Slate With Shows from ‘Rotten Mango’ Creator Stephanie Soo, Evan Ross Katz, NBC News’ Ellison Barber and Magician David Kwong https://t.co/yZeWmsmQ90 via @variety
Subscription Fatigue Threatens Netflix, Adobe Growth
Consumers Battle Subscription Fatigue. What It Means For Netflix, Adobe. https://t.co/jtH3xsuAM9 $NFLX $ADBE $AMZN $AAPL $MSFT
Keke Palmer Poised for First Acting Emmy, Ortega Returns
Emmys: Lead Actress (Comedy) — Keke Palmer Eyes Potential First Acting Nom as Jenna Ortega Seeks Return https://t.co/kr14DYSLb0 via @variety
Paramount Hires New Ad Chief to Chase Streaming Dollars
Paramount’s new ad sales chief Jay Askinasi, takes his first public spin as the company readies for upfront meetings. His task is to snare new ad dollars for streaming even as PSKY's TV properties are shedding Madison Avenue support.... https://t.co/0stHwS9Jzn via...
Netflix's $72B Warner Bid Missed, Earnings Loom
The $72 Billion Netflix Question Facing Netflix Heading into Q1 2026 Earnings Tonight $NFLX You were prepared to a write a $72 billion cash check to acquire Warner Bros. studio and HBO up until last month when you got outbid and...
Brian Williams Joins Netflix for Weekly Podcast
This just in: Brian Williams signs on to Netflix to host a weekly podcast https://t.co/8TbSo9kSEC @latimes
Unwell Appoints Joanne Bradford as President, Expands Leadership
Alex Cooper’s Unwell Hires Joanne Bradford as President to Lead Expanded Executive Team https://t.co/q8c5v0irLf via @variety
Netflix's $72B Valuation Question Dominates Q1 2026 Earnings
The $72 Billion Netflix Question Plus Nine Others for Q1 2026 Earnings $NFLX @netflix https://t.co/3nKlgv6ioW
Wisconsin Bill Guarantees Free Packers Access, Bans Blackouts
D.C. Memo: @SenatorBaldwin Bill Would Guarantee Free Access Throughout Wisconsin to Watch @NFL Packers; Wisconsin Democrat’s For the Fans bill would also ban league-owned streaming services from blacking out certain games on their platforms https://t.co/Y0AQyWATYG