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An ad-supported plan coming later this year from streaming platform Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) could add additional subscribers and revenue. Here’s a look at just how many subscribers Netflix thinks it can add with its new plan. What Happened: Netflix estimated its ad-supported...

Queen Elizabeth II passed away Thursday Sept. 8, 2022 at the age of 96. The queen had the longest reign in the British monarchy, leading the royal family for 70 years. A television series based on her life has seen increased interest after her death. What Happened: First released in November...

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...

Bob Iger led The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) from 2005 to 2020 as CEO. During his 15 years at the helm, he oversaw the company through several large acquisitions (Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, 21st Century Fox) and also orchestrated the launch of the Disney+ streaming platform. Disney+ now competes...

One of the most popular shows on streaming platforms and premium cable is making its premiere episode available for free. Is this a genius marketing move? What Happened: The new “Game of Thrones” prequel show has premiered, with the first three episodes available on HBO and HBO Max....

E-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) recently released “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” — a prequel show inspired by the J.R.R. Tolkien book series. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos recently celebrated the series, even making a surprise appearance at the global...

After a disappointing box office performance, Pixar's “Lightyear” was recently added to the Disney+. Here’s a look at how the movie did on the streaming platform and how it compares to other big releases. What Happened: “Lightyear” was...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is set to launch its ad-supported plan later this year. Reports show the company charging a significant premium compared to other streaming platforms. The company intends to roll out the plan ahead of rival Disney+, which will roll out its own ad-...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has remained secretive on pricing and details for its upcoming ad-supported plan. The company refuted recent claims of pricing estimates by Bloomberg. What Happened: Netflix denied the new ad-supported streaming tier will have a monthly cost of $7 to $9....

One of the leading broadcast networks is pulling the plug on sending its shows over to streaming platform Hulu and instead favoring its own streaming platform. Here’s the latest and what fans of NBC shows should know. What Happened: Beginning Sep. 19, 2022, shows that air on NBC and Bravo...

One of the most well-known movie monsters is getting a new series on a major streaming platform. Here are the details. What Happened: King Kong is headed to Disney+, a streaming platform from The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). The famous gorilla will be part of a live-action series with the...

The life and mystery of technology millionaire John McAfee is the subject of a new documentary that hits a top streaming platform today. Here are the details and what viewers can expect. The Documentary: The new documentary “Running With the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee” ...

The highly anticipated prequel to the hit series “Game of Thrones” turned in record-setting figures for HBO. Here’s how many people watched the premiere of “House of the Dragon” and how it compared to “Game of Thrones” and other hit shows. What...

Two of the most anticipated new television series are launching on streaming platforms in August and September. Here’s a look at which show is more anticipated among Benzinga’s Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) followers and why the shows are important to their respective companies. What Happened: A...

Before becoming president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky was an actor and comedian. Zelensky’s comedy series about an unlikely president of the country turned out to be a successful show and foreshadowing of a real-life story. The show is getting remade for another European country. What...