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Netflix Adding Theaters Suggests Content More Important Than Venue
October 07, 2022

The old hockey aphorism rings true as Netflix shakes things up a bit: Skate to where the puck is going — not where it’s been. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Netflix Flips Business Model With Plans to Open ‘Knives Out’ Sequel in Theaters Before Streaming
October 06, 2022

Netflix has reached a new agreement with big theater chains to show the streaming giant’s production “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” in theaters, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Report: YouTube May Limit 4K Video Resolution to Premium Subscribers
October 04, 2022

YouTube is reportedly experimenting with making 4K video resolution a feature available only to viewers who subscribe to YouTube Premium.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Amazon-Owned Epix to Be Rebranded as MGM+ in January
September 28, 2022

Amazon-owned cable and streaming network Epix will have a new name beginning in January: MGM+.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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No Joke: Netflix Cutting Fees for Comedy Specials
September 23, 2022

Netflix is altering the way it pays some of the stand-up comics it platforms, a change that would give comedians less money and more control over their work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Amazon Boosts Monetization Effort Ahead of ‘Thursday Night Football’ Kickoff
September 13, 2022

Amazon has unveiled a last-minute push to ensure the success and returns it makes on its reported $1 billion annual outlay for rights to NFL Thursday Night Football (TNF). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Walmart Partners With Paramount+ as It Enters Streaming Business
August 15, 2022

Walmart has announced that Walmart+ members will soon get access to a Paramount+ Essential subscription at no added cost. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Disney+ Subscribers Top Netflix Just as Consumers Rethink Streaming Media Costs
August 11, 2022

With the addition of the 14.4 million new subscribers to Disney+ during the quarter ended July 2, The Walt Disney Company’s streaming offerings — Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu — now have more paid subscribers than Netflix. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Netflix Aims to Double Game Offerings by Year’s End
August 09, 2022

With fewer than 1% of its users interacting with its gaming offering, Netflix is stepping up its efforts in that sphere, with ambitions to have 50 games available by year’s end. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...