Streaming Services

Netflix estimates 'Squid Game' will be worth almost $900M: report

Early estimates from Netflix reveal that Korean original series "Squid Game" might end up being worth $900 million in value to the company, becoming the most valuable streaming series of all time.

'The Crown,' 'Ted Lasso,' 'Queen's Gambit' top Emmy Awards

Streaming services Netflix and Apple TV+ saw a first at Emmys 2021, winning top series honours and cementing their rise to prominence in the television industry.

Hollywood suffers 80 percent revenue drop due to pandemic

Some 274 movies, including blockbusters like "No Time to Die," "Top Gun: Maverick" and the ninth "Fast and Furious" action film, were moved to 2021 release dates.

Number of new Netflix shows to dwarf those from Disney, Apple at launch

By number of original episodes, Netflix will dominate the quarter, though Disney and Apple both have highly anticipated new series with A-list Hollywood stars.

Action! Nigeria's film industry draws global entertainment brands

Nollywood, the affectionate nickname for Nigeria’s film industry, is increasingly grabbing the attention, and financing, of global entertainment brands as it produces hundreds of films and TV episodes each month.

CBS, Viacom agree to merge into media giant

The new company will have more than $28 billion in revenue and comprise brands such as MTV, Comedy Central and Showtime, as well as Paramount Pictures and publisher Simon & Schuster.

Disney to bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ at popular Netflix price

Disney plans to launch the deal in November to attract audiences who have embraced digital services such as Netflix Inc.

Comcast outbids Fox with $39 billion offer for Sky in auction

The US cable giant beat Rupert Murdoch's Twenty-First Century Fox in the battle for British broadcaster Sky in a rare auction to decide the fate of the pay-television group.

Julia Roberts' first TV series gets Toronto Festival premiere

Roberts, 50, is the latest major Hollywood star to transition to television, joining the likes of Jane Fonda and Meryl Streep. Amazon Studios' psychological thriller "Homecoming" stars Roberts as a caseworker employed at a secret government facility.

Comcast steps down from bid, leaving 21st Century Fox to Disney

Comcast cable company released a statement saying that is no longer in discussions to buy pieces of Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox . This could open the door to a Disney bid as it leaves the Walt Disney Co. as the sole suitor to the deal.

Sony Music strikes licensing deal with Spotify says Billboard

The deal with Sony would be the second major label deal for Spotify, which is looking at a possible flotation this year.

Global music sales record first significant rise in 20 years

Music sales grow at fastest rate in nearly 2 decades says global trade body