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 [...]

With Bob Iger’s tenure at Disney slated to end in 2026, the company has launched a rigorous search for its next CEO under the leadership of incoming Chairman James Gorman. Known for his seamless succession planning at Morgan Stanley, Gorman has a clear mandate: prevent another leadership debacle like Bob Chapek’s brief and turbulent tenure. As Gorman takes charge, Disney explores six potential strategies to find Iger’s successor. More Time for Internal Candidates: 5-1 Odds The 2026 target for Iger’s [...]

After 44 years in Santa Monica, the American Film Market (AFM) has moved to Las Vegas, marking a new era for the largest U.S. market dedicated to international cinema. The energy of Las Vegas has infused fresh vitality into the event, which continues to serve as a premier platform for global deal-making and industry networking. This year’s AFM was particularly significant for Italy, with a strong delegation led by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), Cinecittà, and the Directorate General for [...]