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If ESPN goes to streaming, what happens to cable?

by Stephanie Hughes
May 19, 2023
Leaders at Disney, which owns ESPN, say it’s an inevitability that the cable channel will migrate to streaming. Such a move would shake up the cable industry.
The CEO of Disney, which owns ESPN, has called the migration of ESPN to streaming “an inevitability.” Above, ESPN College Gameday hosts in 2020.
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Netflix's "live" broadcast failed. Or did it?

by Savannah Maher
Apr 18, 2023
The delayed "Love Is Blind" reunion upset viewers, but the buzz confirmed live events will draw a streaming audience, even if they aren't live.
Live content is the next frontier, says Adam Deutsch of Deloitte. "They are a forcing function to get audiences to gather in one specific moment."
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For Tubi chief, streaming’s future is serving fragmented audiences

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Feb 28, 2023
Since Fox bought the ad-supported streaming service in 2020, growth has been like a "rocket ship," says Tubi CEO Farhad Massoudi.
"We have audiences that love Black cinema, some love horror movies, some want to watch anime," says Tubi CEO Farhad Massoudi, seen in 2019. "And I think that's the way of the future."
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What happens when your streaming show gets "disappeared"?

by Matt Levin
Feb 6, 2023
Dozens of original shows and films have been erased from streaming platforms. Some companies can receive tax breaks by nixing content.
The cast of the HBO Max series "Gordita Chronicles" in June. Despite positive reviews, the show was canceled and eventually removed from the streaming platform.
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These are some complaints about the streaming video landscape

by Savannah Maher
Feb 6, 2023
According to research from Oxford Economics, streaming customers have a lot to be grumpy about.
According to new research, consumers are overwhelmed by the number of streaming options.
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What does the future of the streaming economy look like?

by Kai Ryssdal and Richard Cunningham
Jan 24, 2023
"This battle that the big streamers are undertaking ... it could turn into a bloody battle, and there could be victims of it," said NYU professor Luis Cabral.
"If you look at Netflix, I mean, they spent billions of dollars, they've created a lot of good content. But it's an iffy proposition. What if it doesn't pan out?" said NYU professor Luis Cabral.
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Can the return of the Golden Globes boost movie ticket sales?

by Janet Nguyen
Dec 15, 2022
While awards ceremonies have helped box office sales in the past, viewership has been on the decline.
The Golden Globes will be televised this year after a one-year hiatus.
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Streaming has its own allure, but movie theaters still offer "a little bit of joy"

by Kai Ryssdal and Sarah Leeson
Dec 9, 2022
Between surprise hits and the push and pull of streaming, Stephanie Silverman says theaters still have lessons to learn.
Despite the convenience of streaming services, moviegoers are back at theaters.
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After years of watching movies at home, are audiences ready to return to theaters?

by Stephanie Hughes
Dec 5, 2022
There have been only 66 films in wide release so far this year, down more than a third from this point in 2019, according to Comscore.
Studios are trying to predict what audiences want — to watch movies at home or in the theater.
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In a more competitive environment, where is streaming content headed?

by Matt Levin
Sep 23, 2022
Netflix may be moving away from spending lavishly on talent to build its brand, but the demand for the content is still there.
Cast members of Netflix's hit show "Bridgerton" gather for a panel. Netflix signed a nine-figure deal with showrunner Shonda Rhimes in 2017.
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