ROGER IRWIN

Paramount has countersued Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) for $52 million, claiming unpaid licensing fees after WBD’s $200 million lawsuit over an incomplete South Park streaming deal. Paramount argues it delivered the agreed content, while WBD disputes the number of episodes, potentially setting a precedent for future streaming contracts.

While Disney and MAX focus on content, Peacock is boosting its tech assets with investments in Bodhi Tree Systems and VR streaming integration via Meta. Backed by Comcast’s $200 million investment, Bodhi Tree is making big moves in India’s media market, disrupting the industry by offering free Premier League Cricket and bidding nearly $3 billion…

Google TV is expanding its FAST streaming interface, offering 800 channels, including major networks like CBS, NBC, and Fox, plus global channels in multiple languages. With access to channels from Tubi, Plex, and its own lineup, Google is poised to revolutionize TV streaming, tapping into 17% of U.S. streaming-capable TVs and positioning itself as a…

According to a recent report from Variety, The Writers Guild of America is set to begin a strike authorization on April 11th. If the strike is passed, then the strike will officially begin on May 1st (when the current contract period ends). These talks have been ongoing since March 1st with Hollywood’s largest employers. The…

Disney is shifting its strategy by licensing some of its content to third parties, a move that contrasts its long-held practice of locking its intellectual property in “The Vault.” As user growth slows, Disney CEO Bob Iger’s plan aims to boost profits, but with iconic works like Steamboat Willie entering the public domain, Disney faces…

As streaming platforms race to catch up with Netflix, Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) is making bold moves by merging HBO Max and Discovery+ while simultaneously licensing content across competitors. Though their “no sub left behind” strategy aims to attract subscribers, rising prices and spreading content across platforms may backfire, fueling consumer frustration with fragmented streaming…

Hi! My name is Roger Irwin and I will be following the video streaming sector this semester. I’ll be commenting on the latest publications from sources like IndieWire, CypnopsisMedia, The WallStreet Journal, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, and Screen Rant. I am excited to track observe market trends in relation to ad-supported viewing. I am also…