Streaming
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Netflix Appoints Ellie Mertz to Board of Directors, Rejects Jay Hoag’s Resignation
Mertz returns to Netflix after previously serving as its finance VP while Hoag stays as lead independent director
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Max Adds AI Component to Autoplay Video Previews on Homepage
But users will still be able to turn off the feature
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Ad-Supported Streaming Reaches 100 Million Subscriptions, Antenna Finds
65% of ad-supported subscribers in the first quarter of 2025 were new users, compared to 23% who were “win backs” and 11% who switched from ad-free plans
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HBO Max’s Latest Rebrand Gets Dragged on Social Media, but the Streamer Has Jokes Too
Even HBO’s own social media accounts got in on the ribbing, offering a meme from “Euphoria”: “Bitch, you better be joking”
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Netflix Unveils First Look at New Homepage Design
The streamer is also launching updated mobile features, including a video feed and generative AI-powered search in collaboration with OpenAI
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Netflix to Host ‘Tudum’ Fan Fest Livestream for the First Time
The annual event is finally coming home to the streamer on Saturday, May 31
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Roku Unveils New Content Discovery Features, Streaming Devices
The platform, which reaches over 90 million households, introduces a “Coming Soon to Theaters” row and personalized sports highlights
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Discovery+ Updates Personalized Content Recommendations, Sign-In and Social Sharing Options
The product improvements and new features come as the streamer migrates to the same in-house tech infrastructure that powers Max
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Disney+ Developing Interactivity Features to Boost Engagement With Kids
Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden says technology improvements are a “top priority” in 2025
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Prime Video Snags Exclusive Streaming Rights to ‘The Chosen’ and Bear Grylls’ ‘Chosen in the Wild’
Amazon MGM Studios and producer, writer and director Dallas Jenkins’ 5&2 Studios also enter into a first-look series and film deal
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Paramount Says YouTube TV Distribution at Risk as Talks Stall Amid Streamer’s ‘One-Sided Terms’
“These non-market demands may lead to an avoidable loss” for YouTube TV subscribers, a Paramount spokesperson tells TheWrap ahead of Thursday’s deadline
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Starz and BET+ Launch Bundle on Prime Video
The $15.99 per month offering marks savings of approximately 30%
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‘The Pitt’ Episode Release Guide: When Are New Episodes Streaming?
The first season, which will takes place over a 15-hour period during one work shift, hits Max screens on Thursday
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‘Cobra Kai’ EPs Warn That Miyagi-Do Are ‘Underdogs Again’ At Sekai Taikai Tourney
The showrunners wanted the tournament to feel like they “poured gasoline” on “The Karate Kid” and “Cobra Kai”
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Netflix’s Generative AI Gaming Initiative to Be Led by Mike Verdu
The move comes as the streamer recently shuttered its Team Blue gaming studio
