In the heat of the 2024 election, news influencers seemed to be everywhere. At both the Republican and Democratic conventions this summer, content creators had dedicated spaces—closer to the audience and stage than the booths assigned to traditional journalists. They not only covered the events live with privileged access but also interviewed the candidates and hosted fundraising initiatives for them. But until now, it's been difficult to gauge the size and characteristics of this new wave of news providers. A [...]

The wait is over: on Tuesday, November 19, the first official teaser trailer for The Leopard - Il Gattopardo was released. This six-episode Netflix series—entirely filmed in Italy and produced locally by Indiana Production and Moonage Pictures—will debut on the platform in 2025. Arriving over 60 years after Luchino Visconti's cinematic masterpiece, the series brings Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's iconic 1958 novel back to life, portraying an epic, sensual tale set against the backdrop of Sicily during the unification of [...]

Beyoncé Performs Live in Her Hometown Houston for Netflix's NFL Christmas Game NFL fans are in for a special holiday treat as Beyoncé takes center stage during Netflix’s debut NFL Christmas Gameday on December 25. Her performance will highlight the second of Netflix’s two Christmas matchups, as the Houston Texans face off against the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium at 4:30 PM ET. This marks a homecoming for Beyoncé, performing in her hometown of Houston, Texas. Produced by Parkwood Entertainment [...]

Live Nation Entertainment (LNE), one of the leading global companies in the live entertainment sector, continues to report impressive financial results, bolstered by its “most active summer concert season ever”. Yet, a deeper analysis of its 2024 Q3 earnings suggests the company may need to rethink its strategy as growth increasingly relies on rising ticket prices rather than selling more tickets. Revenue for Q3 2024 dropped 6%, totaling $7.7 billion compared to $8.2 billion in Q3 2023. Concert revenue fell [...]

Netflix has announced that Squid Game: Unleashed, its mobile game adaptation of the record-breaking Korean thriller, will launch on December 17. Inspired by the gripping survival drama that captivated audiences in 2021, the game brings the brutal competition to players' fingertips. Available exclusively through the Netflix app, Squid Game: Unleashed invites fans to compete for a virtual prize of 45.6 billion Korean won. Pre-registration is now open, allowing eager participants to secure their spot in the race for survival. The [...]

After years of financial losses and sweeping reforms, Disney’s streaming business has finally turned a profit. Under CEO Bob Iger’s leadership, the company’s direct-to-consumer segment — which includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ — has achieved profitability for two consecutive quarters, signaling a pivotal moment for the entertainment giant. In the fiscal fourth quarter, Disney’s streaming operations reported an operating income of $321 million, a significant improvement from the $387 million loss recorded in the same period last year. For the [...]