From HBO Max to Harry Potter, here’s what’s now under the Skydance umbrella Skydance-owned Paramount on Tuesday closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros The Independent UK · Oct 6
Paramount And Warner Bros. Will Become Skydance. David Ellison Is Keeping Both Studio Brands. The combined media company will also switch its stock ticker to SKYD when the Warner Bros. Discovery deal closes. International Business Times · Oct 2
Disney Layoffs 2026: CEO Josh D'Amaro Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Tech and Human Resources Divisions Disney has reportedly cut a couple of hundred jobs, mainly in technology and human resources, as executives pursue cost reductions and seek funding for future growth. International Business Times UK · Sep 30
Price hikes, ads and lower quality: has ‘streamflation’ ruined the TV experience? US consumers are starting to opt out of the streaming world as several services raise prices without offering many perks The Guardian - US · Sep 24
Disney+ is raising prices again: ‘When will people learn to cancel’ Increase marks fourth time in four years that the entertainment company has raised streaming prices The Independent UK · Sep 23
Disney+ Quietly Updates Fine Print Releasing Ads Across Top Premium Subscription Tiers Worldwide Disney+ has revised its European subscriber agreement to allow advertising, sponsorships and promotional content across all plans, including Premium, while continuing to market movies and series as ad-free. International Business Times UK · Sep 22
Ed Sheeran hit by viral false claims after Macklemore controversy Ed Sheeran's controversial US tour has sparked a wave of viral rumours. A false claim that his music was removed from Spotify racked up more than 3 million views on X, despite his music remaining available. Another video, viewed over 14 million times, falsely suggested Sheeran was now defiantly performing… France 24 · Sep 21
FCC grants Paramount's indirect ownership request for Gulf funds in Warner Bros. Discovery buyout As Paramount looks to take over Warner Bros The Independent UK · Sep 18
Majority's Quadriga Maxi does it all – streamer, CD player and stereo system in one This 200W all-in-one system combines Spotify, CD, DAB radio and Bluetooth in a single box T3 · Sep 2
Paramount+ Report Card 2026: Are Taylor Sheridan shows and NFL games enough? Paramount+ is a contender for best streaming service thanks to original shows and live sports. So we're grading it to see if it's worth $7.99 a month. Tom’s Guide · Sep 1
Disney+ and Hulu Report Card 2026: A formidable streaming duo, but are they enough to beat the competition? Disney+ and Hulu bring together two of streaming's biggest libraries, so we're grading them to see if these services are worth your money. Tom’s Guide · Aug 31
3 new to Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (Aug. 28-30) Hulu just added a ton of must-watch movies worth watching this weekend. Here are my top 3 picks. Tom’s Guide · Aug 27
Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon price rises in western Europe ‘highest in world’ World’s largest streaming services have also increased subscription costs repeatedly in US, research finds The Guardian - UK · Aug 24
Google upgrades Gemini for Home with better Spotify, lighting and broadcast controls – but people still aren’t happy Google’s latest Gemini for Home updates just made it easier to use your smart speaker T3 · Aug 24
Tom’s Guide · Aug 21 3 new Hulu shows you need to binge-watch this weekend (Aug. 21-23) —including a long-running sitcom about Philly degenerates Here are three new to Hulu shows that you need to add to your weekend watchlist right now.
Benzinga · Aug 18 Paramount Demands Up to $1.9 Billion Bond From 12 States, WGA as Warner Bros. Deal Faces Costly Delays Paramount Skydance Corp. (NASDAQ:PSKY) has asked a federal judge to require California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general challenging its Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) deal to post a $1.88 billion bond.
Tom’s Guide · Aug 14 3 new Hulu shows you need to binge-watch this weekend (Aug. 14-16) Here are three new to Hulu shows that you need to add to your weekend watchlist right now.
Salon · Aug 11 Paramount CEO threatens to relocate California’s attorney general accused billionaire David Ellison of “blackmail”
Tom’s Guide · Aug 7 3 new Hulu shows you need to binge-watch this weekend (August 7-9) Here are three new to Hulu shows that you need to add to your weekend watchlist right now.
Benzinga · Aug 7 Warner Bros. Discovery Says Disney Bundle Is Delivering: ‘Proof Is in the Data’ as Churn Falls, Subscriber Growth Improves Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) executives on Thursday said the streaming bundle with The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) is generating measurable benefits, helping reduce customer cancellations.
Benzinga · Aug 6 Disney May Be Taking a Page Out of Tubi’s and Pluto TV Playbook: ‘We’re Exploring a Free Product For Consumers,’ Says Josh D'Amaro Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) is preparing to expand beyond its traditional subscription model by exploring a free, ad-supported streaming offering to reach more viewers while strengthening Disney+ and its advertising business.
Benzinga · Aug 5 Disney Sells A+E Stake to Hearst Amid Wall Street Calls to Focus on Core Businesses The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) is cashing out of A+E Global Media, agreeing to sell its 50% stake to media conglomerate Hearst for approximately $1.2 billion in cash as investors continue to debate Disney’s long-term media strategy
International Business Times UK · Aug 5 Snoop Dogg Threatens To Sue Spotify Over Alleged Underpayment After Receiving $45K for a Billion Streams Snoop Dogg has accused Spotify of paying only $45,000 for a billion streams, threatening legal action unless the platform explains its royalty calculations.
Benzinga · Aug 4 Disney Q3 Preview: Stock Priced for More Pain, But 'Doomsday' Is Coming (And That's A Good Thing) Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) looks to provide optimism for investors when the company reports third-quarter financial results Wednesday before the market opens.
The Guardian - US · Aug 4 David Ellison claims opposition to his mega-merger stems from potential CNN control With $111bn deal to acquire cable network’s parent company stalled in courts, Ellison courts public