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fromEsquire
1 day ago

The Best HBO Max Shows of 2026 (So Far)

HBO remains strong in 2026 with acclaimed dramas, comedies, and new unscripted shows despite uncertainty from potential acquisition.
Television
fromEsquire
1 day ago

The Best HBO Max Shows of 2026 (So Far)

HBO remains strong in 2026 with acclaimed dramas, comedies, and new unscripted shows despite uncertainty from potential acquisition.
Television
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

HBO Max's Harry Potter series premieres this Christmas

HBO's adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone will premiere on December 25, earlier than the expected 2027 release.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Come at the king HBO changed TV forever, but is its crown under threat in the age of streaming and Trump?

HBO's tagline marked its ambition to redefine television, establishing a unique identity in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Film
fromWIRED
21 hours ago

The Best Movies to Stream This Month

April brings a mix of horror films and documentaries, including 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Louis Theroux's Inside the Manosphere.
#netflix
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago
Media industry

Don't Worry About Netflix - It's Doing Fine Without Warner Bros. Discovery | AdExchanger

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Television

Netflix plans to add a vertical video feed, use AI for recommendations | TechCrunch

Media industry
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

Don't Worry About Netflix - It's Doing Fine Without Warner Bros. Discovery | AdExchanger

Netflix's decision to forgo acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery will not affect its operating margin outlook, as it continues to grow revenue and membership.
Marketing tech
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Got $1,000? Netflix vs. Spotify - Only One Deserves Your Money Right Now

Netflix and Spotify are at critical junctures, with Netflix focusing on ad tiers and Spotify relying on premium subscribers for growth.
Media industry
fromAV Club
1 day ago

Netflix is adding a vertical video feed to compete with YouTube

Netflix will launch a redesigned mobile app featuring a TikTok-like vertical video feed focused on promoting its shows and movies.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Netflix vs. Disney: One Is Winning the Streaming War. Other Is Not Even Close

Netflix's revenue and subscriber growth significantly outpace Disney's, highlighting a divergence in their streaming strategies.
Television
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Netflix plans to add a vertical video feed, use AI for recommendations | TechCrunch

Netflix is launching a TikTok-like vertical video feed and expanding AI use for content creation and recommendations.
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Amazon Prime stream cuts out in OT of Heat-Hornets play-in game

Amazon Prime Video experienced a stream outage during the Miami-Charlotte play-in game, causing fans to miss crucial game moments.
#amazon
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Dozens of 4K Blu-rays are included in Amazon's three for $33 sale

Amazon offers a three for $33 sale on a variety of 4K Blu-ray movies.
Television
fromPocket-lint
5 days ago

What you really get when you upgrade to Amazon Prime Video Ultra

Amazon launches Prime Video Ultra, a new subscription tier, replacing the ad-free plan with enhanced features and a price increase.
Media industry
fromMoney Digest
2 weeks ago

The Popular Streaming Platform You Didn't Know Was Part Of Amazon's Portfolio - Money Digest

Amazon's acquisition of Twitch in 2014 has significantly impacted its growth and consumer offerings, enhancing its position in the live-streaming market.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Dozens of 4K Blu-rays are included in Amazon's three for $33 sale

Amazon offers a three for $33 sale on a variety of 4K Blu-ray movies.
Television
fromPocket-lint
5 days ago

What you really get when you upgrade to Amazon Prime Video Ultra

Amazon launches Prime Video Ultra, a new subscription tier, replacing the ad-free plan with enhanced features and a price increase.
Media industry
fromMoney Digest
2 weeks ago

The Popular Streaming Platform You Didn't Know Was Part Of Amazon's Portfolio - Money Digest

Amazon's acquisition of Twitch in 2014 has significantly impacted its growth and consumer offerings, enhancing its position in the live-streaming market.
Online marketing
fromAndroid Authority
5 days ago

Survey says paying for YouTube isn't worth it, even before incoming price hike

YouTube Premium offers benefits, but many users refuse to pay due to ad overload and dissatisfaction with content quality.
fromVulture
1 day ago

The 9 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

The second season appears to go in a The White Lotus-esque direction with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as a couple whose fight is witnessed by two country-club employees.
Film
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

TV Show Cancellations & Renewals 2026: A Running List Of What's Safe (Or Not)

Falling in love with a show can lead to heartbreak if it gets canceled before you feel like you got any real closure.
Television
#streaming
fromWIRED
1 month ago
Television

The 10 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month

February's streaming lineup features diverse, swoon-worthy shows across romance, sci-fi, postapocalyptic, fantasy, and documentary genres for varied viewing tastes.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Television

Netflix beats revenue estimates as subscriber count climbs 325 million

Netflix beat Wall Street revenue estimates, surpassed 325 million subscribers, and revised an $82.7 billion all-cash offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery's studios and franchises.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Wall Street Is Punishing Netflix on Guidance, but Price Hikes Reveal the Real Story

Streaming remains essential for families despite economic challenges, with Netflix reporting strong revenue growth but facing stock decline due to missed guidance.
Television
fromForbes
3 days ago

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.
#cinemacon
Film
fromKotaku
13 hours ago

All The Sequels (And Handful Of Non-Sequels) At CinemaCon - Kotaku

CinemaCon showcases major film previews and distribution deals, highlighting upcoming blockbusters and original projects from studios like Disney and Warner Bros.
Film
fromwww.businessinsider.com
16 hours ago

Forget franchises: these 12 movies stole the show at CinemaCon

CinemaCon showcases both franchise and non-franchise films, highlighting the excitement for original storytelling in cinema.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

HBO Max comes to India via exclusive JioHotstar deal | TechCrunch

HBO Max will be available to JioHotstar subscribers as an add-on starting at ₹49 (about $0.50) per month, featuring content from HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios.
Television
fromEMARKETER
1 week ago

Brands advertising on 9 streaming platforms command a third of US streaming TV ad spend

Advertisers running on all nine streaming platforms account for 34% of US streaming TV ad spending, according to a March report from MediaRadar.
Marketing tech
Independent films
fromInverse
1 week ago

HBO Max Just Quietly Added The Most Sneakily Crucial 'Alien' Movie

Franchise films shift focus from themes like anticapitalism to synthetics, with Alien: Romulus emphasizing their role in the broader narrative.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Former MSNBC Host Brian Williams to Join Netflix With Interview Podcast: The Perfect Home'

Brian Williams will host a new podcast on Netflix titled We're Back! focusing on in-depth interviews.
Film
fromIndieWire
1 day ago

Warner Bros.' Future Slate, Disney's 'Infinity Vision,' Dirty Sodas, and More Lingering Thoughts from CinemaCon

Warner Bros. is committed to delivering numerous films through 2027 and beyond, despite uncertainties from the Paramount acquisition.
#hbo-max
Television
fromTNW | Apps
3 days ago

HBO Max launches in India via exclusive JioHotstar partnership at 49 per month

HBO Max launched in India via JioHotstar, offering a dedicated hub with extensive content for a low monthly fee.
Television
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

HBO Max finally launches in the UK and Ireland

HBO Max launches in the UK and Ireland, offering various subscription plans and a wide range of content including movies and sports.
Television
fromTNW | Apps
3 days ago

HBO Max launches in India via exclusive JioHotstar partnership at 49 per month

HBO Max launched in India via JioHotstar, offering a dedicated hub with extensive content for a low monthly fee.
Television
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

HBO Max finally launches in the UK and Ireland

HBO Max launches in the UK and Ireland, offering various subscription plans and a wide range of content including movies and sports.
Washington Wizards
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

Hagrid Is The Breakout Star Of The New 'Harry Potter' TV Show Trailer

The first trailer for the Harry Potter series reboot will premiere on December 25, 2026, featuring a new cast and familiar magical elements.
Film
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Amazon MGM's 2026 theatrical slate includes 'Highlander' and 'Spaceballs: The New One'

Amazon MGM Studios plans to release 14 films in theaters over the next year, focusing on impactful titles rather than volume.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

New on Paramount+: April 2026

Arrival is a moody sci-fi drama about a linguistics professor, played by Amy Adams, who is tasked with finding a way to communicate with aliens that arrive on Earth.
Independent films
#streaming-services
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago
Television

The best streaming deals right now: Hulu, Disney+, Paramount+, and more

Television
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The perfect successor to Lost has been hiding from me for years

The streaming landscape makes it easy to overlook shows like From, which offers a compelling mystery akin to Lost.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Paid streaming for cheapskates is having a moment

Streaming services have raised prices significantly in 2025, prompting consumer backlash and cancellations, while Roku's budget-friendly Howdy service at $2.99/month targets price-sensitive viewers with older catalog content.
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago
Television

The best streaming deals right now: Hulu, Disney+, Paramount+, and more

Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The 13 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's film explores wedding anxieties and dark secrets, while reality shows continue to stir drama and relationships.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Step into Friends, House of the Dragon and more at free HBO Max pop-up in Piccadilly Circus

HBO Max launches an immersive two-day exhibition in London featuring TV sets, props, and costumes from Friends, House of the Dragon, and other productions, with interactive experiences and iconic props displayed across multiple locations.
Independent films
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Directors of HBO Max's Neighbors': Doing whatever you want whenever you want to is the epitome of the conservative ideal'

Neighbors showcases absurd neighborhood conflicts in the U.S., highlighting individual interests versus community ideals post-Covid.
fromVulture
1 week ago

The 14 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

A time jump resets this show's character dynamics with Rue (Zendaya) working off her debt to a drug dealer and seemingly nearly all the series' other female characters engaged in sex work of some kind. Sam Levinson's vision of a woman's life is pretty depressing.
Television
Independent films
fromInverse
4 weeks ago

5 Years Ago, Zack Snyder Turned Back Time To Deliver An Epic Superhero Movie

Directorial visions are often replaced by studio demands for mass appeal, leading to lost artistic endeavors.
Film
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

The 11 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

The Bachelorette's premiere was canceled, but there are various movies and shows to enjoy this weekend.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Let's Wrap Up the MFL with a Few Small Charts

One Battle After Another dominated the awards race and even threw in some box-office points as well. Seven of the top-ten movies were Best Picture nominees at the Oscars, for what it's worth.
Film
Digital life
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

HBO Max's password-sharing crackdown is going global

HBO Max will expand its password-sharing crackdown globally starting in 2026, following successful enforcement in the US that generated additional revenue through paid sharing fees.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

Shifts in Streaming: Competition, Collaboration, and Consolidation

Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros creates a streaming giant with 200 million subscribers, consolidating major entertainment assets and reshaping the competitive TV landscape.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Netflix intensifies bid for Warner Bros making its $72 billion offer all cash

Netflix is now offering to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming business in all cash in an effort to win over the Hollywood giant's shareholders for its $72 billion merger and potentially thwart a hostile bid from Skydance-owned Paramount. Back in December, Netflix struck a cash and stock deal with Warner valued at $27.75 per share, giving it a total enterprise value of $82.7 billion, including debt.
Business
fromAdExchanger
2 months ago

Can I Help You Find Something?; The Streaming Fortress Prison | AdExchanger

Last October, PayPal an integration with OpenAI so that ChatGPT users could transact within the app. Apparently, PayPal is now ready to take that idea to other retailer chatbots. Of course, now that ChatGPT is making its foray into advertising , other LLMs and chatbots are bound to follow suit, if they haven't already done so. Walmart, for instance, rolled out ads in its generative AI agent Sparky earlier this month.
Artificial intelligence
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Netflix says users can cancel service if HBO Max merger makes it too expensive

Netflix claims acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery will give consumers more content for less while preserving affordability and posing no concentration or monopoly risk.
Film
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Hollywood Is Dead: We Must Fight to Save the True Magic

Technological advancement in filmmaking has eliminated scarcity and bottlenecks that once created awe, diminishing the magic of cinema through abundance rather than enhancing it.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Is Binge-Watching TV Really a Pastime?

Binge-watching television has become a prevalent pastime in America, but it can lead to negative psychological effects like anxiety and depression.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Netflix is getting a bunch of cash from its broken WBD deal. We've got some ideas on what it can do with it.

David Ellison transformed Paramount into Netflix's biggest streaming threat in under a year and is positioned to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, while Netflix received $2.8 billion as a consolation prize.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Link: Netflix simpler story without Warner Bros. Discovery deal

Why now? It's a simpler story. Without the Warner Brothers Discovery acquisition. I didn't really understand why they were going after that to begin with, but now you can focus on the fundamentals.
Television
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Warner Bros bipolarity: Improved results in streaming and film, but floundering in television

The historic film studios recorded global revenue of $37.3 billion, representing a 5% decrease compared to the previous year due to the decline in the cable business with a loss of advertising on the TNT, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network and CNN channels.
Film
Television
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Netflix Premium vs. Netflix Standard: I compared the subscriptions plans to find the best deal

Netflix Premium suits families of 4+ with simultaneous streaming needs, while ad-supported plans work for budget-conscious users willing to tolerate ads.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The HBO brand doesn't deserve this

Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will result in merging HBO Max with Paramount+, creating a streaming service with over 200 million subscribers.
#streaming-merger
Media industry
fromConsequence
1 month ago

HBO Max and Paramount+ to Be Merged Into Single Streaming Service

Paramount will merge HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service following its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, combining over 200 million subscribers while maintaining HBO's independent operations.
Media industry
fromVulture
1 month ago

They're Going to Rename HBO Max Again, Aren't They?

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming service with over 200 million subscribers, while maintaining HBO's operational independence.
Television
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Paramount+ and HBO Max could be merging into a single streaming service

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming service with over 200 million subscribers to compete with major streaming platforms.
Media industry
fromConsequence
1 month ago

HBO Max and Paramount+ to Be Merged Into Single Streaming Service

Paramount will merge HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service following its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, combining over 200 million subscribers while maintaining HBO's independent operations.
Media industry
fromVulture
1 month ago

They're Going to Rename HBO Max Again, Aren't They?

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming service with over 200 million subscribers, while maintaining HBO's operational independence.
Television
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Paramount+ and HBO Max could be merging into a single streaming service

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming service with over 200 million subscribers to compete with major streaming platforms.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Fictitious Capital of HBO's Industry

In the fourth season of Industry, everyone has a story to sell: a neutered fund or loveless marriage, shamed husbands, a life aimless after retirement, a payment-processing firm hampered by its ties to porn and sex work. These labels seem to indicate mistaken priorities or misplaced trust. But they are just narratives to be refined or redefined. Everything is up for grabs if you tell the right story.
Television
#streaming-consolidation
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Paramount+ and HBO Max to merge into one streaming service after WBD deal closes | TechCrunch

Paramount Skydance acquired Warner Bros. Discovery and plans to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a unified streaming platform with over 200 million projected subscribers.
Television
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Will the looming Paramount-Warner Bros. merger mean no more HBO shows on Crave? | CBC News

Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery may disrupt HBO programming availability on Canada's Crave, with potential consolidation into a unified streaming service.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Paramount+ and HBO Max to merge into one streaming service after WBD deal closes | TechCrunch

Paramount Skydance acquired Warner Bros. Discovery and plans to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a unified streaming platform with over 200 million projected subscribers.
Television
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Will the looming Paramount-Warner Bros. merger mean no more HBO shows on Crave? | CBC News

Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery may disrupt HBO programming availability on Canada's Crave, with potential consolidation into a unified streaming service.
Television
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The Best TV Shows of 2026 (So Far)

Despite industry turmoil, quality television continues thriving with acclaimed new seasons and innovative shows across multiple genres in 2026.
Film
fromwww.vulture.com
2 months ago

New on Paramount+: February 2026

Kate Hudson's Penny Lane performance in Almost Famous is memorable, and Almost Famous is always worthy of a rewatch; streaming February 1.
Media industry
fromInverse
1 month ago

What Does Paramount Buying Warner Bros. Mean For You?

Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming service, reducing subscription costs for consumers despite concerns about creative independence under David Ellison's leadership.
fromVulture
2 months ago

The 10 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

You would think Searchlight hoped for The Testament of Ann Lee to release widely in theaters with something to celebrate ( re: Oscar noms), but that campaign didn't quite take off. The lack of awards buzz shouldn't besmirch Amanda Seyfried's performance here, though, which is great. Plus, if you want to go to the movies this weekend, it's an incredibly better option than the Chris Pratt AI movie.
Film
Film
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

What to know about Netflix's landmark acquisition of Warner Bros. | TechCrunch

Netflix acquired Warner Bros. film and television studios, HBO and HBO Max, consolidating major franchises and reshaping Hollywood's streaming landscape.
fromVulture
1 month ago

The 14 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Melling plays a shy young man, Colin, who meets a hot biker, Ray (Skarsgård); the two sweetly and awkwardly develop a BDSM relationship as Colin starts to grasp on to what he really wants from his life.
Television
Television
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Netflix backs out of Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war

Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, ending its acquisition bid after the WBD board determined Paramount's proposal was superior.
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