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TV brands are shifting to ad revenue, ESPN launched a sports streaming guide, and Disney’s channels are unavailable on DirecTV due to a contract dispute.
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Supply Run
Brands Focus on Ad Revenue Instead of TV Sales
TV brands like LG, Samsung, Roku, and Vizio now focus on earning recurring revenue through ad sales and tracking on already-sold TVs, rather than selling more hardware.
Search Party
Super/Man Documentary in Theaters
The documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story will hit theaters on September 21.
Korean Mystery Series ‘Gyeongseong Creature’ Returns for Season 2
The second season of the hit Korean mystery series Gyeongseong Creature will premiere on Netflix on September 27.
Netflix Basketball Series Featuring LeBron James to Premiere
Starting Five, a Netflix series featuring LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, and others, will premiere on October 9.
TV Review: ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Disappoints
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns with a lifeless second season, dragging the beloved franchise into a “boring slog.”
Scanning the Horizon
ESPN’s New Sports Streaming Guide ‘Where to Watch’
ESPN introduces Where to Watch, a guide for streaming sports events across more than 250 services, tailored to show only games available to your subscriptions.
Disney Networks No Longer Available on DirecTV
Disney’s carriage agreement with DirecTV has ended, leaving channels like ESPN and ABC unavailable while negotiations continue over flexible packages and pricing disputes.
Disney, Warner Bros., and Fox Appeal Sports Venture Shutdown
After a court ruling shut down the launch of their Venu sports streaming venture, Disney, Warner Bros., and Fox are appealing to try and launch the service before football playoffs.
MSG Networks and YES Network to Launch ‘Gotham Sports App’
The Gotham Sports App, a joint venture by MSG and YES Networks, will offer streaming for New York sports teams like the Knicks and Yankees, launching before the NHL and NBA seasons.
Paramount-Skydance Merger Set for Early 2025 Completion
The Paramount-Skydance merger is on track to close in the first half of 2025 after the completion of the “Go-Shop” period.
Netflix Teaches Voice Actors Cultural Nuances for International Shows
Netflix uses South Korea as a testing ground for culture classes for voice actors to enhance the translation and dubbing of international reality TV shows.