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Over the years, original shows and movies have shifted to streaming networks. Sports content is also making the move. Another television staple is headed to streaming with one of the longest-running soap operas headed to a streaming platform. What Happened: First launched in 1965, “Days of...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) announced recently it would add some commercials to its Disney+ streaming platform in a lower priced ad-supported tier. Set for a rollout in late 2022, Disney is beginning to establish rules on who can and can’t advertise on the streaming platform. What...

A partnership between PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP) and the Billboard Music Awards will see viewers of the award show having the chance to live mint non-fungible tokens. What Happened: A new NFT collection called The Pepsi Mic Drop x Billboard Music Awards Winners Club was announced as part of the...

Biopics have had mixed results at the box office, while also turning into Oscar wins for several media companies and actors. A biopic of one of the greatest NBA players of all time has been announced and is heading to a streaming platform. What Happened: Four-time NBA Champion LeBron James...

A new streaming platform is coming to consumers’ televisions and comes from a well-known media and a well-known cable company. What Happened: A joint venture was announced Wednesday between Charter Communications Inc (NASDAQ: CHTR) and Comcast Corp (NASDAQ: CMCSA). The companies will launch a...

While several analysts are moving to the sidelines or downgrading shares of streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) after the company’s first-quarter earnings report, this analyst is upgrading shares. The Netflix Analyst: Needham analyst Laura Martin is upgrading shares of Netflix ...

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.'s (NYSE: WWE) WrestleMania 38 is set to take place over the weekend in what will be the first full-capacity two-night WrestleMania event in the company's history. "We thought there was an appetite out there for more WrestleMania," WWE...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is stepping up its game with dating show content for its subscribers. Here’s the latest on a popular show being renewed and more concepts soon coming to Netflix. What Happened: Netflix announced Friday it is renewing the popular show “Love...

Media and streaming companies continue to lean on video games for content thanks to existing storylines and built-in fan bases. One of the most popular video game franchises could be hitting the small screen. Here’s the latest. What Happened: The most recent video game series to get...

Hulu could have one of its biggest original hits on its hands thanks to the success of “Pam & Tommy," but Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) could steal some thunder. What Happened: Pamela Anderson announced Wednesday a documentary telling “the real story” of her life....

Many media companies have launched their own streaming platforms to capture users time watching media programming and also to gain monthly recurring revenue. In 2019, Comcast Corp (NASDAQ: CMCSA) announced a brand overhaul for its direct-to-consumer media brands that included the launch of a...

Fans of “Game of Thrones” are eagerly awaiting a new prequel series, and also have high hopes that author George R.R. Martin will publish more novels. Fans awaiting more books may be in for disappointment with Martin announcing a new project. What Happened: A superhero anthology written...

Tens of Millions of fans tuned in to watch the Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl LVI. Here’s a look at how many people viewed the game on traditional television, along with those who streamed the showdown. What Happened: NBC Sports, a unit of Comcast Corp (NASDAQ...

While there have been several headlines reporting viewership for the 2022 Winter Olympics is dramatically down on NBC in the U.S., the numbers may be misleading and not counting streaming growth. Despite the potential ratings miss for NBC and parent company Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA),...

Super Bowl LVI aired Sunday on NBC, a unit of Comcast Corp (NASDAQ: CMCSA). The Los Angeles Rams were the winners of the game and ended the NFL season as champions. Other winners for Super Bowl LVI could be the companies that shelled out an average of $6.5 million per 30-second ad to get their...