Media & Entertainment

Media & Entertainment

Hollywood Outgrew Los Angeles. Now It’s Outgrowing America.

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As US-based streaming platforms chase audiences around the world, they’re increasingly committing to international productions.

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Media & Entertainment

YouTube Is Beating Spotify in the Podcast Wars

On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that one billion people are watching podcasts on the Google-owned YouTube every month.

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Artificial Intelligence

Whatever Happened to All Those AI Copyright Lawsuits?

Last Tuesday, content conglomerate Thomson Reuters notched a big legal win against AI firm ROSS. Is it a sign of what’s to come?

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Media & Entertainment

Amazon Wants in on Regional Sports Networks

It took a few extra innings, but Amazon and Main Street Sports Group have finally come to an agreement after a year of circling each other.

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Media & Entertainment

Does Disney Have an Overseas Problem?

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To win the Streaming Wars, Mickey Mouse will need to get out of the house more. And, no, the trip to Epcot doesn’t count.

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Media & Entertainment

Disney and Fubo Team Up to Win Live TV

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The deal puts an end to Fubo’s ongoing lawsuit that sought to block Disney’s efforts to build Venu Sports with Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Media & Entertainment

2024: The Year Legacy Media Gave Up on Cable

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In 2024, legacy media giants like Disney and NBCUniversal finally had enough with cable — and started making their own off-ramps.

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