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Shark Week 2022 is arriving, and it's bringing non-fungible tokens along with it. Here’s a look at the details and how viewers can get free NFTs for watching content. What Happened: Shark Week returns for a 34th season with content airing on Discovery and the Discovery+ streaming platform...

Well-known for being a family friendly media company, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has played a delicate balance of putting its R rated and TV-MA content places other than its flagship Disney+ streaming platform. Here’s how that policy is changing. What Happened: The 2019 acquisition...

After a disappointing theatrical release, a Pixar movie is heading to a streaming platform and could be seen by a larger audience. What Happened: Released in theaters in June, “Lightyear” has been labeled a disappointment by many in the movie industry. The Pixar film from The Walt...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) reported second-quarter financial results after market close Tuesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Netflix reported second-quarter revenue of $7.97 billion, up 8.6% year-over-year. The total came in below a Street estimate of $8.04 billion,...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is set to report second quarter earnings after market close Tuesday. Here’s a look at expectations and the history of Netflix stock from past results. What Happened: Analysts are expecting Netflix to report revenue of $8.04 billion for the second...

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...

A long-running animated comedy series has mocked the volatility of cryptocurrencies on several occasions. Now, a new made-for-streaming movie mocks the crypto industry and the celebrities who were used in advertisements. What Happened: A new streaming special called “The...

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: “...

A new deal signed by Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) might be “smooth like butter” and may provide a boost to the entertainment giant's streaming platform. What Happened: Korean pop group (K-pop) BTS — one of the most popular bands in the world — signed a content deal with...

When the 2022 Primetime Emmy Award Nominations were announced Tuesday, a commonality was the dominance of streaming platforms in many categories. Over the years, the number of nominations by streaming companies has been strong and could show that the future of television belongs to streaming. What...

A leading digital collectibles company is headed to the Upside Down to bring to consumers NFTs based on one of the most popular television shows. What Happened: Candy Digital, a company that has previously released NFTs for Major League Baseball and its players, is launching NFTs for “...

Actor Johnny Depp was dropped from several film franchises prior to his defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard. The captivating court case ultimately saw Depp win his claim and receive a judgement for $15 million from his ex-wife. Now, Depp could be headed back to the movies thanks to a new deal...

One of the most successful Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) original series of all time is coming to an end with a fifth season. The good news is subscribers of the popular streaming platform will see a spinoff series and more work from the creative team behind “Stranger Things.” What...

Ecommerce leader Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) has used a series of acquisitions and partnerships to boost the offering of its Amazon Prime subscription service. Here’s a look at some of the benefits Prime subscribers get and what may be coming down the road. What Happened: Amazon announced a...

Disney is inviting fans of “Beauty and the Beast” to be their guest for a television special to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the film's release. What Happened: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) classic animated film “Beauty and the Beast” was released in theaters...