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A leading media company and streaming company could have a new hit show based on early reviews and reactions. While video game adaptations have had a mixed track record at the box office, many of the recent ones have performed well as television series. What Happened: HBO and HBO Max will...

Users sharing their streaming platforms' passwords, including those of Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney Plus, are "breaking the law," says the U.K. Intellectual Property Office, or IPO. What Happened: The IPO has joined forces with Meta Platforms Inc. for a new campaign...

After a scandal rocked the Hollywood Foregin Press Association, canceling the annual Golden Globes ceremony in 2022, the show returns on Jan. 10, 2023 with awards covering the best in movies and television. Here is a look at the nominees for the 80th annual Golden Globes and which companies are...

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is adapting the "Gears of War" video game saga into a live-action feature film.  What Happened: On the 16th anniversary of "Gears of War," Netflix said they'll adapt the video game into a “live action feature film”...

Two of the most anticipated new television shows for 2022 are “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” and “House of the Dragon.” Both shows come with built-in fan bases and may be massive hits for their respective media companies. Here’s who might be in the lead....

Streaming giant Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) has produced some of the most well-received shows of the last decade including “Stranger Things” and “Squid Game.” The Los Gatos, California-based company may have another hit series on the way — this time from the former...

The Detroit Lions finished the 2021 NFL season with a 3-13-1 record, second worst in the NFL. While many wouldn’t expect the Lions to be one of the most bet on teams heading into the 2022 NFL season, the Lions are attracting bets across a number of categories, likely influenced by being the...

One of the most popular shows on streaming platforms and premium cable is making its premiere episode available for free. Is this a genius marketing move? What Happened: The new “Game of Thrones” prequel show has premiered, with the first three episodes available on HBO and HBO Max....

Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) has reported that its "Lord of the Rings" (LOTR) prequel, "The Rings of Power," has attracted more than 25 million viewers worldwide on its first day, marking the biggest premiere in the history of Prime Video.  The...

The highly anticipated prequel to the hit series “Game of Thrones” turned in record-setting figures for HBO. Here’s how many people watched the premiere of “House of the Dragon” and how it compared to “Game of Thrones” and other hit shows. What...

Two of the most anticipated new television series are launching on streaming platforms in August and September. Here’s a look at which show is more anticipated among Benzinga’s Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) followers and why the shows are important to their respective companies. What Happened: A...

Since being spun off from AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T), media company Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) has seen shares fall. An earnings report and a new strategy shift are sending shares down further Friday. Here’s what happened and what could be in store for Warner Bros. Discovery. What...

Former UFC Champion Conor McGregor is headed out of the octagon to the big screen with an acting debut now set for the remake of a popular 1980s movie. Here are the details. What Happened: McGregor is attached to join the remake of “Road House,” a movie that starred Patrick Swayze...

A late night comedian has taken aim at CNBC host and stock market personality Jim Cramer over his flip flopping on inflation and being wrong on how bad things really are. Here’s what John Oliver had to say. What Happened: Since 2014, Oliver has shared his take on news, politics and...

Shark Week 2022 is arriving, and it's bringing non-fungible tokens along with it. Here’s a look at the details and how viewers can get free NFTs for watching content. What Happened: Shark Week returns for a 34th season with content airing on Discovery and the Discovery+ streaming platform...