The Year the Monoculture Died

The Year the Monoculture Died

At the 2014 Oscars, best supporting actor nominee Bradley Cooper took a selfie with host Ellen DeGeneres and a bunch of A-listers, among them Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Meryl Streep, Lupita Nyong’o and Jennifer Lawrence. DeGeneres’ Twitter account posted it immediately afterward, and it became the most retweeted post in the platform’s history…

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The Streaming Wars Are Taking to the Skies

The Streaming Wars Are Taking to the Skies

Earlier this week, I woke up my phone and opened the YouTube app, watching some sports highlights, before switching to Netflix and finishing an old episode of Arrested Development. It was wholly unremarkable, save for the fact that we were cruising at 32,000 feet. United Airlines is in the midst of installing Starlink internet across…

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Predicting Hollywood in 2026

Predicting Hollywood in 2026

Educated guesses, smart takes and back-of-the napkin math on what entertainment industry insiders will be talking about in the next 12 months. Published on December 27, 2025 THR Illustration; images: Adobe Stock, Michael Buckner YouTube decimates TV. Netflix buys Warner Bros. Bob Iger ties Disney to a boundary-pushing AI startup. Donald Trump picks which media…

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The NFL’s Next Big Play: Owning the Media

The NFL’s Next Big Play: Owning the Media

The league isn’t content to be a ratings juggernaut for partners. As it takes equity in ESPN and Paramount Skydance, it’s muscling into Hollywood’s end zone. If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on Google News too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites. If…

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Can Old TV Brands Take Off On Streaming?

Can Old TV Brands Take Off On Streaming?

A few months ago, HBO content chief Casey Bloys and Warner Bros. Discovery streaming chief JB Perrette approached the company’s leadership, including CEO David Zaslav, with a suggestion. They had been conducting research around the streaming service Max, trying to gauge what subscribers were watching and what they weren’t, which brands mattered to them and…

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Streaming Profit Report: Netflix Leads, Disney Rises, Warner Grows. Is Consolidation Next?

Streaming Profit Report: Netflix Leads, Disney Rises, Warner Grows. Is Consolidation Next?

It has taken a few years, but more legacy Hollywood studios’ streaming businesses have started turning annual profits, with the rest touting progress toward that goal.  Netflix, crowned on Wall Street as the undisputed king of streaming, grew its subscribers, revenue and profit in 2024. Meanwhile, among studios — which have been refocused on streaming profits after their initial…

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#A Slightly Premature Obituary for TikTok

#A Slightly Premature Obituary for TikTok

Whether or not the ban holds for very long, the many unique communities on the platform will inevitably scatter across myriad smaller apps — and many will disappear altogether. If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on Google News too, click on the star and choose us from your…

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