The Verge

MARCH 12, 2022

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) has suspended all operations in Russia, halting home entertainment releases, such as Spider-Man: No Way Home , and temporarily blocking access to its anime streaming service, Crunchyroll, according to a report from Variety. Crunchyroll’s Russian website has been temporarily shut down.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Recently, Netflix senior software engineer Drew Gallatin offered some valuable insights into the company's efforts to optimize the hardware and software architecture that makes it possible to stream enormous amounts of video entertainment to over 209 million subscribers. The company had been able to squeeze as much as 200 Gb.

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Gizmodo

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Today DC Entertainment announced that its streaming service DC Universe was becoming the comics-only DC Universe Infinite , and while I had the urge to give myself a wedgie just for subscribing to such a truly stupidly named service, the thing that really sent me into a nerd rage was the realization that I would no… Read more.

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CTOvision

APRIL 29, 2014

The conflict between entertainment providers and Internet service providers is nothing new. Because entertainment providers like Netflix and Amazon enable users to instantly stream thousands of high quality TV shows and movies, they strain existing Internet infrastructure – according to ISPs like Comcast and Verizon.

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TechSpot

MAY 17, 2021

The streaming video race is heating up as AT&T has announced plans to spin off its WarnerMedia unit and combine it with Discovery to create a standalone global entertainment company.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 13, 2023

Soap2day, an online platform known for its vast library of films and television series, has gained significant traction amongst entertainment enthusiasts due to its policy of granting free access to a diverse range of media content. Some users have claim that alternate domains of Soap2day are still operational for streaming content.

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Gizmodo

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

the shows relocating to Marvel’s entertainment hub at Disney+. A list of the content coming to the streaming service in March has been revealed, and it does not include any mentions… Read more. The saga of Netflix’s disappearing Marvel TV series continues, although the latest development is more about what’s not happening—i.e.,

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Venture Beast

APRIL 18, 2022

The entertainment streaming company will partner with Los Angeles-based Exploding Kittens, a card and tabl… Read More. GamesBeat Summit 2022 returns with its largest event for leaders in gaming on April 26-28th. Reserve your spot here!

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The Verge

AUGUST 9, 2021

Sony’s deal to acquire Crunchyroll was first announced in December 2020 and sees Crunchyroll join Funimation, Sony’s existing anime streaming property, under one roof. billion — will use the funds to help pay down the debt it amassed from its spending on streaming.

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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This campaign is designed to galvanize the Twitch community into channeling their collective passion for gaming and live streaming to support charitable causes. Twitch, a platform synonymous with interactive entertainment, has long been a conduit for positive social impact. CLICK HERE TO SEE CHARITY STREAMERS.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 10, 2020

That means shows from FX and movies from 20th Century will be available to stream. The new streaming service will carry Disney-owned entertainment from its top brands but will also carry ESPN Plus and ESPN content. This is one of Disney’s biggest pushes into making a streaming service carry linear sports content.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Wattpad has long been a pipeline bringing content adaptations of stories by emerging writers to streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. Between our massive global IP catalogue with built-in fandoms, and a roster of superstar comic artists and indie authors, we’re fueling a new era of data-backed entertainment.”.

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Gizmodo

JULY 31, 2021

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train movie was a huge box office hit for the entertainment company and streaming service Funimation. Riding high on the success of that, the company is set to release another animated film, Knights of Sidonia: Love Woven in the Stars , based on the manga from Tsutomu Nihei. Read more.

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Gizmodo

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Today DC Entertainment announced that as of January 21, 2021 DC Universe will “evolve” into DC Universe Infinite, a comics only service. It’s a shame, because DC Universe has lowkey been one of the best streaming services you could drop cash on every month—if you’re a giant nerd like myself. Read more.

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Gizmodo

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Although some of us might forget since we’re too busy laughing, comedians, like songwriters, write content to entertain us. In the age of streaming, comedians are hoping to change that, especially considering the… Read more. There’s a difference though: Songwriters get paid royalties for their written work, comedians don’t.

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GeekWire

JANUARY 4, 2024

(LinkedIn Photo) — Marie Donoghue , a vice president at Amazon who helped lead its sports streaming and video production arm, is leaving the company. Amazon streamed the first Black Friday game in NFL history in November. He joins Amazon just as the tech giant rolls out ads within its Prime streaming service. ” Virl Hill.

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Venture Beast

JUNE 23, 2020

gamers and movie watchers are binging on entertainment during the pandemic, and game companies and streaming movie services are vying with each other to get consumers to sign up for their services, according to Deloitte‘s 14th annual Digital Media Trends report.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 25, 2021

Netflix’s star-studded event has a simple mission – to entertain and honor Netflix fans from around the globe. The streaming giant said viewers will be the first to learn about breaking news and see new trailers. Plus, users will be able to participate in interactive panels and conversations with creators.

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Gizmodo

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Higher-ups at WarnerMedia are purportedly considering adding two new streaming services: one a free offering for its entertainment cable channel programs and the other a subscription-based CNN spin-off of sorts, the Information reported Friday. Read more.

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The Verge

MAY 16, 2021

AT&T and Discovery are in talks that would combine AT&T’s media business with Discovery’s reality-TV dynasty to create a massive new entertainment entity, Bloomberg reports , citing sources. AT&T’s WarnerMedia unit owns cable channels CNN, HBO, Cartoon Network, TBS, TNT, and the Warner Bros. movie studio.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

If you are planning to use your PlayStation 5 for more than just gaming — whether that’s to stream movies and TV shows on Netflix or play music on Spotify — you’ll be happy to know that Sony’s next-gen console will support some of the more popular entertainment apps at launch.

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The Verge

JANUARY 19, 2022

Disney has named Joe Earley, a former EVP of its tentpole streaming service Disney Plus, to the position of president of Hulu. The announcement comes as part of a reorganization as Disney continues to rally resources around its streaming business. Disney is reshuffling the leadership for its streaming business.

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Gizmodo

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Viewers are turning to streaming entertainment more than ever thanks to the global pandemic, and the plethora of services can serve as a much-needed escape. At the start of each month , most streamers do a little shuffle, adding new movies and taking some away, and io9 is here to help with your decision making. Read more.

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Gizmodo

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Viewers are turning to streaming entertainment more than ever thanks to the global pandemic, and the plethora of services can serve as a much-needed escape. At the start of each month , most streamers do a little shuffle, adding new movies and taking some away, and io9 is here to help with your decision making. Read more.

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The Verge

JULY 6, 2021

(Pay-one refers to the agreements between services and studios for first rights to stream films and content after their initial release.). During the 10-month period between those two windows, the titles will head to other streaming services. Universal’s 2022 film roster includes some highly anticipated releases.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 17, 2021

After announcing earlier this week that it planned to partner with El Rey Network to launch an exclusive Latinx-focused entertainment channel, The Roku Channel announced on Tuesday that it would also add 16 additional free streaming channels to its network this week. Read more.

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The Verge

AUGUST 2, 2021

Vizio’s free streaming service WatchFree Plus. Vizio has revamped its WatchFree streaming experience, given it a brand new look, and tacked a “plus” on the end of its service’s title. Because if a streaming service doesn’t include the symbol, does it even really count?). Image: Vizio. Image: Vizio.

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GeekWire

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Scener , the Seattle-based startup that adds a social layer to the viewing of streaming television content, has named David Baron as CEO. Baron helped launch Hulu in 2007 and spent 14 years at that streaming service. The streaming industry is also at a dramatic inflection point,” he added. David Baron, CEO at Scener.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Apple issued new App Store rules earlier today, permitting game streaming services like xCloud or Stadia to exist on iOS or iPadOS with a big catch. Apple wants companies like Microsoft to individually submit their games as separate apps using its streaming tech. Microsoft’s xCloud game streaming service.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Sony is close to finalizing a deal to buy US-based anime streaming service Crunchyroll for nearly $1 billion, according to a report from Nikkei Asia. Crunchyroll is owned by US telecoms giant AT&T, which has reportedly been looking to offload the streaming service for a while. Image: Crunchyroll.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 20, 2023

In the media and entertainment business, success is engaging viewers and creating “stickiness.” Traditionally, media and entertainment companies only used data for basic operational reporting. That happens when you understand viewer preferences and understand how audiences interact or consume content.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Google is shutting down its internal Stadia game development division, the company announced today , as it refocuses Stadia to be a home for streaming games from existing developers instead of developing its own games for the service. Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge.

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Gizmodo

JULY 6, 2020

When it was announced last month that Greyhound , a WWII drama written by and starring Tom Hanks, had pivoted to Apple’s streaming service amid a movie release schedule upended by coronavirus, I couldn’t help but wonder what Hanks would make of Apple’s, uh, notoriously hands-on approach to its entertainment projects.… Read more.

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The Verge

JULY 9, 2021

A licensing deal between Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Amazon will broaden Prime Video’s streaming library and bring anticipated titles to the service after a brief run on Peacock. Photo Illustration by Omar Marques / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images.

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The Verge

JUNE 29, 2021

Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling on the Federal Trade Commission for a thorough review of Amazon’s bid to acquire MGM , arguing that the deal could harm consumers and may have anticompetitive effects in the streaming space and beyond. Warren argues the deal could hurt consumers and competition.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 5, 2020

It may be time to pour one out for the streaming service trial. you’ll now have to pay to see the movie still compares favorably to the price of a theater ticket (and it’s a month of entertainment as opposed to two-ish hours). Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. While it can’t compete with free, the $14.99

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The Verge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

One of the biggest hurdles facing HBO Max is no longer a problem: the streaming service will finally be coming to Roku devices, starting December 17th. Once available, Roku users will be able to simply install the HBO Max channel on their devices, just like any other streaming application.

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