Spotify tries to turn up the volume on Wall Street
While primarily known as a music service, Spotify’s financial future lies squarely in podcasting.
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FaZe Clan plots entertainment takeover
While FaZe Clan started as an esports team dedicated to Call of Duty streams, it’s grown into an entertainment giant spanning esports, merch, lifestyle content, brand activations, and even cinema.
Apple scores decade-long major league soccer deal
Apple has wrapped up a deal with Major League Soccer (MLS) to broadcast its games for the next ten years.
Hollywood won’t bat an eye at the prospect of a recession, but viewers might
Persistent inflation, supply pressures from the war in Ukraine, and the Federal Reserve’s rate-hike program all boost the likelihood of a coming recession.
Netflix might buy Roku, but should they?
The internet (and Roku’s stock) lit up on Wednesday following a rumor that Netflix might acquire Roku.
An Indian blockbuster’s success flips the script for movie theaters
The premiere of Tollywood blockbuster RRR smashed box offices throughout India (and the U.S.) despite a nonexistent international advertising campaign.
Top Gun: Maverick director races Apple-backed Formula One film to theaters
Joseph Kosinski, director of the hit Top Gun: Maverick, inked a deal with Apple to bring his high-flying film style to the world of Formula One.
TV shows and companion podcasts become a package deal
Companion podcasts to TV shows are becoming a widespread trend, offering more time with beloved characters and giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at how the shows are made.
eBay will lock your valuable trading-card collection in the Vault
eBay is pulling back the curtain on eBay Vault — a literal vault where higher-priced trading cards can be stored for safekeeping and sold at auction without the hassle of shopping.
The Hunger Games co-producer Bryan Unkeless plots Web3 sci-fi universe
The Hunger Games co-producer Bryan Unkeless plots Web3 sci-fi universe The Future. Bryan Unkeless’ Clubhouse Pictures and NFT-project investor and producer Metaversal are teaming up on the sci-fi universe Runner. The project’s first release will launch this month as a comic — with ambitions to eventually expand into TV and video games — followed […]