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Amazon to run ads on Prime Video and charge $2.99 more a month to avoid them
Amazon announced it will start running advertising during Prime Video shows and movies beginning early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions.
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Disney says it will crack down on password sharing, following Netflix's lead
Disney CEO Bob Iger said Wednesday Disney will begin rolling out a crackdown on password sharing for its streaming services next year.
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Disney to raise price on ad-free Disney+ to $13.99 per month starting October 12
Disney is raising prices on almost all of its streaming offerings as it looks to accelerate its profitability timeline.
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Streaming has surpassed cable as America's most-watched viewing platform
Amid the first combined work stoppage involving writers and actors represented by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, some streaming platforms still scored some wins.
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In Transition From HBO Max to Max, Writer and Director Credits Got Lost
The streaming service Max may only be hours into its rollout, but it’s already under fire by Hollywood’s top guilds for the way it credits writers and directors. Instead of individually listing writers, directors and producers, the new Max format had lumped them all together. By Wednesday afternoon, the presidents of the Directors Guild of America and the Writers Guild...
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Hulu Content Will Be Added to Disney+ to Create a ‘One App Experience,' Iger Says
Standalone options for all of Disney’s streaming platforms, including ESPN+, will remain, CEO Bob Iger said on an earnings call.
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Netflix Cuts Prices Abroad to Lure More Subscribers
Netflix is cutting its prices in several of its smaller markets. It’s the latest twist on the video streaming service’s efforts to keep its recently revived subscriber growth rolling amid stiffer competition and inflation pressures that are pushing more households to curb their discretionary spending.
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Netflix Attempts to Clear Up ‘Confusion' On Password Sharing
On Feb. 8, Netflix announced that when it comes to the password sharing currently weighing down its business, it will roll out its new rules in the Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain markets.
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Netflix Reveals How They Plan to Stop Users From Sharing Their Accounts
After months of waiting, Netflix has finally unveiled new details on how they plan to crackdown on account sharing in the near future.
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Netflix Is Cracking Down on Password Sharing. How That Could Affect Your Account
The streaming service has also launched a profile transfer feature to help those who want to save their settings.
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Where to Stream Your Favorite Halloween Movies…If You Dare
Here’s where to find some of the best Halloween content across Peacock, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and HBO Max
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HBO Max and Discovery+ to Merge Into Single Streaming Service
Zaslav is trying to cut costs and find $3 billion in savings — a promise he made to investors after WarnerMedia and Discovery Inc. were formally merged in April, creating one of the largest media companies in the U.S.
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Netflix Inches Closer to Ad-Backed Video Service With Microsoft Deal
Netflix has picked Microsoft to help deliver the commercials in a cheaper version of its video streaming service expected to launch later this year with a pledge to minimize the intrusions into personal privacy that often accompany digital ads.
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Netflix Could Introduce Ads, Crack Down on Password Sharing by the End of This Year, Source Says
An end-of-year target would put the ad-supported tier on a much faster track than Netflix originally indicated.
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CNN's Streaming Service Shutting Down a Month After Launch
CNN is shutting down its CNN+ streaming service less than a month after its launch
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As Cord-Cutting Drains Local Tax Revenues, Cities Ask Streaming Services to Pay Cable Fees
The Ohio Supreme Court is debating whether Netflix and other streaming services should have to pay local governments the same fees levied on cable operators.
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UFC, Formula 1 and WWE Could Be the Next Acquisition Targets for Streaming Giants
Niche sports organizations such as UFC, WWE and Formula 1 could be alluring acquisition targets for big streaming companies like Disney and Netflix.