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Prime Video premieres final season of 'The Boys' with two‑episode debut; finale set for May 20

Prime Video released the first two episodes of The Boys' final season April 8, beginning a weekly rollout that culminates with a May 20 finale.

#theboys, #primevideo, #streaming, #tv

technology

Netflix Launches Netflix Playground: A Dedicated Gaming App for Kids Under 8

Netflix introduces Netflix Playground, a kids-only gaming app bundled into subscriptions, offering offline, ad-free games for children eight and under.

#netflix, #kidsapps, #gaming, #streaming, #parentalcontrols

industry

MediaCo posts 40% revenue jump in 2025 as losses widen after EstrellaTV deal

Owner of Hot 97, WBLS and EstrellaTV reports $133.3M in 2025 revenue but a $66.2M loss, citing impairments, warrant swings and debt costs.

#broadcasting, #streaming, #earnings, #nasdaq, #multiculturalmedia

arts

Oscars to Leave Hollywood Boulevard for Downtown L.A. in 2029, Move to YouTube Streaming

The Academy will shift the Oscars from the Dolby Theatre to L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater in 2029, ending the ABC era as the show streams live on YouTube.

#oscars, #hollywood, #streaming, #youtube, #losangeles

industry

Paramount Skydance to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery in $110 Billion Deal, Creating New Hollywood Powerhouse

Paramount Skydance agreed to an all-cash $110B takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, merging major studios, news and sports as regulators weigh antitrust risks.

#media, #mergers, #streaming, #hollywood, #antitrust

sports

MLB’s 2026 season opens on Netflix as Yankees blank Giants in streaming debut

Max Fried leads Yankees past Giants as MLB’s first regular-season game on Netflix debuts alongside new streaming rights and ABS challenges.

#mlb, #netflix, #yankees, #giants, #streaming

industry

Paramount’s Skydance group strikes $110 billion deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount’s Skydance-led company agreed to an all-cash $31-a-share acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, setting up a major antitrust fight.

#media, #streaming, #mergers, #hollywood, #antitrust

sports

MLB’s Spring Breakout returns March 19, with a prospect tournament planned for 2027

MLB’s 16-game Spring Breakout prospect showcase runs March 19–22 with top names streaming free, as the league readies a 2027 tournament.

#mlb, #springtraining, #prospects, #streaming

industry

Paramount Skydance Strikes $110 Billion Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery, Setting Up Major Media Merger Review

Paramount Skydance agreed to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for $31 a share, creating a vast studio, streaming and news empire under heavy antitrust scrutiny.

#media, #mergers, #streaming, #antitrust, #hollywood

markets

A Tale of Two Listings: FreeCast’s Tiny Direct Debut and PayPay’s $1.1 Billion Nasdaq Test

FreeCast begins trading via direct listing while Japan’s PayPay prepares a major U.S. IPO—together showing the uneven reopening of 2026’s listings market.

#ipo, #nasdaq, #fintech, #streaming, #softbank

industry

Paramount Skydance to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery in $110 Billion Deal, Outbidding Netflix

Paramount Skydance agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $31 a share in cash, creating a streaming and studio giant amid antitrust scrutiny.

#media, #streaming, #mergers, #antitrust, #hollywood

arts

Horror and Streamers Rule the 2026 AACTA Awards as YouTube Twins Take Top Film Prize

RackaRacka’s Danny and Michael Philippou win best film for “Bring Her Back” as streamers dominate TV honors at the 2026 AACTA Awards.

#aacta, #australiancinema, #horror, #streaming, #goldcoast

industry

Netflix’s $82.7 Billion Bid for Warner Bros. and HBO Draws DOJ Second Request and Senate Scrutiny

Netflix’s planned purchase of Warner Bros. studios and HBO faces a deep DOJ antitrust probe, Senate grilling and a hostile rival bid from Paramount Skydance.

#streaming, #antitrust, #netflix, #warnerbros, #mergers

industry

Disney Board Names Josh D’Amaro as Next CEO, Elevates Dana Walden to New Chief Creative Role

Disney taps parks chief Josh D’Amaro as CEO effective March 18, with Bob Iger shifting to senior advisor and Dana Walden named president and chief creative officer.

#disney, #ceo, #themeparks, #streaming, #hollywood

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Six MLB teams move local TV rights to league for 2026 after FanDuel Sports Network misses payments

Reds, Royals, Marlins, Brewers, Cardinals and Rays will shift local broadcasts to MLB’s in-house unit in 2026 after missed RSN rights fees.

#mlb, #sportsbroadcasting, #streaming, #regionalsportsnetworks, #fanduel