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It apparently doesn’t take much of a price hike for viewers to cancel streaming subscriptions, according to a poll taken by Benzinga. According to the survey, 54% of the 90 respondents said they would cancel a service if its price increased by 5% to 10%. About a quarter, or 24%, would say...

Shares of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) are falling Wednesday after the company reported third-quarter (Q3) financial results. Could a boy wizard and a revival of a hit franchise help the company's future success? What Happened: Warner Bros. Discovery reported revenue of $9.98 billion for Q3...

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has raised subscription prices for certain streaming plans in the U.S., U.K., and France, coinciding with a surge in new customer sign-ups. In the U.S., the premium ad-free plan increased by $3 per month to $22.99. U.K. subscribers also saw an increase of 2...

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has announced a noteworthy 27% increase in its ad-free Disney+ subscription cost.  What Happened: Starting Oct. 12, the ad-free subscription plan for Disney+ will significantly surge its monthly cost, escalating from the current $10.99 to $13.99 per month....

The 2023 Emmy Award nominations were announced Wednesday and showed again that streaming platforms continue to be well received by critics, leading the way in the awards race. Here’s a look at the top nominated streaming platforms and some surprises. What Happened: The 2023 Emmy Awards could...

After losing a job, there are a number of way employees can react whether it be anger, fear or celebration. For the former CNN CEO, he chose the latter. What Happened: On Thursday, it was announced that CNN Chairman and CEO Chris Licht was leaving the cable news network. The move came...

Prepare for a good chuckle as Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.’s (NASDAQ:WBD) streaming service HBO’s recent rebranding to just “Max” has been accompanied by a hilarious “human test” — and it’s going viral on the internet.  What Happened...

Warner Bros. Inc.’s (NASDAQ:WBD) streaming service HBO Max‘s recent rebranding to just “Max” has left Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Mac users without an app.  What Happened: On Saturday, Apple analyst Mark Gurman took...

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.’s (NASDAQ:WBD) highly anticipated streaming service, Max, launches today, promising an unparalleled 4K entertainment experience with an extensive library including beloved titles such as “Game of Thrones,” “Harry Potter,”...

Talk show host John Oliver has shared commentary on Jim Cramer previously and held nothing back when discussing the CNBC host's past comments about cryptocurrency and FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried. What Happened: During an episode of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” the...

The streaming market continues to heat up with pure-play companies, launches from media giants and a highly competitive market for sports rights. The introduction of ad-supported plans from Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has also put pressure on streaming competitors...

A much-loved book and movie series is making its way to television amid great anticipation. However, even before its premiere, controversy is brewing around the show, potentially becoming a significant issue and headline for Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD), the media company behind it. What...

In the wake of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WBD) Max streaming event held on Wednesday, an analyst at Needham weighed in on the competitive dynamics among three of the biggest players in the segment. Takeaways From Max Event:  Warner Bros.' execution is muddled, analyst Laura Martin...

All those fans feeling bummed about the season one finale of “The Last of Us” streaming on HBO and HBO Max, there is a special behind-the-scenes that might make the temporary goodbye easier.  What Happened: HBO has announced a special “behind the scenes featurette” that...

One of the top streaming companies has had a massive hit new show in 2023. The show continues to gain viewers as it nears its first season finale, which could be good news for the company and shareholders. What Happened: Even before episode one of “The Last of Us” premiered on HBO and...