Netflix is doubling down in North America on the womens World Cup soccer tournament. The streamer on Friday announced it had secured the official TV rights in Canada for the FIFA Womens World Cup in 2027 and 2031.That followed Netflix earlier picking up the same exclusive broadcast rights in the U.S. for the marquee womens soccer tournament for 2027 and...

Byron Allens local TV liquidation has begun. The comedian turned media moguls company Allen Media Group says that it has sold 10 of its local TV stations to Gray Media in a $171 million deal. The stations, mostly in the south and midwest, largely complement Grays existing station portfolio of about 180 local stations in 113 markets by creating duopolies....

AMC Networks saw an increase in streaming revenue in its second quarter, reaching $169 million, up 12 percent from the prior year, largely due to the impact of price increases. Domestically, the number of streaming subscribers also increased to 10.4 million, up from 10.2 million in the prior quarter. Last quarter, the company said it would change the way it...

A legal salvo from CAA striking at part of Range Medias business model has been advanced by a court, potentially setting up a thorny battle challenging the management firms dealings that may encroach upon work typically reserved for agencies. A California state court judge on Thursday rebuffed Ranges bid to dismiss arguments that the company has an unfair advantage over...

A quick glance at Hollywood balance sheets, or Nielsens monthly Gauge report, underscores just how challenging the current moment facing Hollywood is. On the Gauge, YouTube and Netflix dominate, with seemingly every other streaming service fighting for scraps, perhaps resigned to an ever-so-slight increase in viewership during a good month. In their earnings reports, YouTube and Netflix are seeing their...

Lionsgate, now without Starz results, on Thursday posted lower overall studio business revenues and a widened loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The Hollywood studio, led by CEO Jon Feltheimer, during the first quarter recorded a net profit attributable to shareholders at $108.9 million, compared to a year-earlier $59.4 million loss, on overall studio business revenue falling to...

Disney and Lucasfilm have settled a lawsuit from Gina Carano, who accused the studios of discrimination and wrongful termination over her firing from The Mandalorian. In a statement, a Lucasfilm spokesperson said, With this lawsuit concluded, we look forward to identifying opportunities to work together with Ms.Caranoin the near future. We have reached an agreement with GinaCaranoto resolve the issues...

Live Nation posted $7 billion in revenue for the second quarter of 2025, a 16 percent jump from a year ago and a significant bump from the companys first quarter earnings back in May as the concert season is now in full swing. Operating income rose about 4 percent to $487 million, and global attendance for shows grew 14 percent...

For the perennial NFL sponsor Bud Light, Peyton Manning and a distinctly slapstick sense of humor appear to have brewed up a winning formula. The adult beverage brand, also one of the biggest advertisers in the U.S., is kicking off its 2025-2026 NFL campaign this week, once again turning to Peyton Manning for a sixth spot for the company. According...

In his first few minutes as the chief of the newly titled Paramount Skydance, David Ellison took the microphone and mostly deflected a bunch of questions from reporters whove followed every turn of the 13-month journey to close the $8 billion deal to take control of the studio. The message from the mogul was also: Technology is coming to Hollywood,...

The Formula One Group is thanking the Brad Pitt F1 movie for a revenue bump this quarter, as well as furthering the cultural impact of the motorsport. The company, which is owned by Liberty Media, saw a one-time revenue increase from the release of the film in late June, which contributed to the groups 40 percent rise in revenue year-over-year...

Paramount Skydance has inked new five-year employment contracts with its senior executives, including CEO David Ellison, president Jeff Shell, and chief strategy officer and COO Andrew Brandon-Gordon, in conjunction with the close of the $8 billion transaction Thursday. According to an SEC filing that included copies of the contracts, Ellison and Shell will be eligible to receive salaries of no...

Apple Cinemas has expanded its partnership with Imax by signing a deal for five premium screens with laser projection. The tech giant, as it doubles its Imax footprint in the U.S. market, plans a new premium screen in a Philadelphia multiplex set to open in 2026, another new Imax screen in an unspecified location, and laser projection upgrades for three...