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The battle for consumers' money for streaming platforms continues to heat up and several ad-supported lower-priced plans could increase the market dynamics even more. Here’s a look at how the prices of several top streaming platforms stack up and when consumers can pay for a cheaper...

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler was asked some hard-hitting questions by podcast host Jon Stewart. Many of the answers centered on Gensler wanting to do the right thing, but being resource constrained. Here’s a summary of the conversation. What Happened: Former Daily Show host Jon Stewart asked...

After months away from the Hollywood spotlight, Will Smith could have his shot at redemption with a highly anticipated movie coming to theaters and on a major streaming platform. What Happened: In one of the most talked about entertainment stories of 2021, Will Smith slapped Academy Award host...

Ted Lasso, the titular character of a hit AppleTV+ comedy series, is getting the video game treatment. What Happened: Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) is including the fictional AFC Richmond team from "Ted Lasso" in the 2023 version of its popular FIFA soccer video game series. Coach Ted...

The New York Yankees have nine games left in the 2022 Major League Baseball season. Those games, like many before them, could see strong viewership due to a home run chase happening with the team's star player. What Happened: Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has hit 60 home runs on the...

Technology giant Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is ending a content deal with talk show host and producer Oprah Winfrey. Even though Winfrey is one of the most respected names in entertainment, the news might not be a major blow to the Cupertino, California-based company's streaming service, AppleTV...

The old adage for media companies is “content is king,” and the world of streaming platforms has put sports media rights in focus. Live sports continue to generate huge viewership and command premium advertising dollars, but one league was rejected by a major streaming platform. What...

A streaming company is seeing shares spike Monday and actor Ryan Reynolds might be the reason behind the move. Here are the details. What Happened: Ryan Reynold’s production company Maximum Effort announced a multi-year partnership with FuboTV Inc (NYSE: FUBO) Monday. The deal includes...

A documentary about SpaceX has been nominated for an Emmy Award. Here’s a look at the award the show could win and its competition. What Happened: The documentary series “Return to Space” has been nominated for an Emmy Award for “Outstanding Music Composition for a...

Hillary Clinton has a new docuseries in the works. The show will feature the former First Lady, U.S. Presidential candidate, and Secretary of State alongside her daughter, Chelsea, interviewing women for “intimate conversations," The Hollywood Reporter reports. What Happened: “...

Technology giant and streaming company Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) signed a deal with Major League Soccer (MLS) on Tuesday. Here are the details. What Happened: Major League Soccer signed a 10-year media rights deal with Apple beginning in 2023. Current MLS rights owners ESPN and Fox Sports...

Technology giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the companies that has dove into the world of streaming. The company’s streaming platform AppleTV+ has trailed rivals in many metrics for viewership and subscribers. One of the company’s key award winning shows could also be coming to...

Well-known and beloved Japanese media franchise Speed Racer is set to get another live-action adaptation. Here’s what we know so far. What Happened: A live-action series of Speed Racer is being created for Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) and could hit the company’s AppleTV+ streaming platform...

Legendary value investor Warren Buffett took a stake in a leading media company in the first quarter. Could the purchase by Buffett signal placing multiple bets on the streaming wars or that the company is in the value stock territory? What Happened: A 13F filing shows that Berkshire Hathaway...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) saw shares tumble after reporting its first quarterly drop in subscribers in over 10 years. One item being drawn up to combat subscriber losses could be coming sooner than expected. What Happened: Netflix told its employees that it could launch an ad-...