The integration of Hulu into the Disney Plus app has yielded a streaming powerhouse, establishing one of the most sought-after content catalogs in the US.   According to a study conducted by Ampere Analysis, the combined streaming services now claim a one-third share of the top 100 most popular movies and TV series titles in the US, outshining even streaming titan Netflix. The beta phase integration of Hulu into the Disney Plus app, which transpired last week, represents the initial [...]

In a move that signals a potential major step in the ongoing consolidation trend within the industry, the chief executives of Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery, Bob Bakish and David Zaslav, respectively, have engaged in early talks regarding a potential merger.   Sources close to the matter, who were briefed but not authorized to comment publicly, revealed that the discussions took place in New York City. The executives are exploring the possibility of combining the assets of Paramount Global [...]

The Italian film addressing women's rights and domestic violence is garnering international acclaim.   The unstoppable ascent of C’è ancora domani (There's Still Tomorrow), the directorial debut of actress and comedian Paola Cortellesi, continues. The dramedy has been nominated for Film of the Year at the Nastri d'Argento by the “Direttivo dei Giornalisti Cinematografici” (Cinematographic Journalists' Board). The news officially kicks off the Nastri d'Argento 2024 initiatives, starting in January with awards for documentaries and concluding in June with the [...]

Matilda De Angelis' Lidia Poet's TV series is the first Italian show in the chart.   Netflix has unveiled its first-ever Engagement Report, a publication highlighting titles with the highest global viewing hours. Despite persistent calls for transparency, these numbers have been closely guarded until now, providing a unique insight into user preferences on the streaming platform. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos hailed the report during a remote press conference as "a milestone for our industry." The inaugural report, covering January to [...]

In the aftermath of the second-longest Writers Guild of America strike, optimism for a surge in new ideas and scripts flooded the industry.   However, almost two and a half months after the end of the writers' strike, Hollywood finds itself in an unexpected situation – a quiet marketplace, with executives puzzled by the lack of the anticipated deluge of fresh content. Nick Grad, president of FX Entertainment, and his peers prepared for a post-strike influx of creativity, but the [...]

In a pivotal verdict the jury in the legal battle between Epic Games and Google has unanimously ruled in favor of Epic Games.   This judgment asserts that Google's operations involving its Google Play app store and Google Play Billing service are in violation of monopoly laws. This victory follows Epic Games' legal actions, initiated three years prior, alleging that the tech giants Apple and Google were operating illegal monopolies within their respective app store ecosystems. The jury's decision, reached [...]