Elaine Low
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Brad Pitt's production company, Plan B, is not renewing its overall deal with Amazon Studios
Plan B Entertainment, the production company cofounded by Brad Pitt that was recently acquired by French company Mediawan, has ended its overall TV deal with Amazon Studios, Insider has learned. → Read More
How the boom in sports documentaries on streaming is opening up a new path for athletes as content creators
Being featured in a documentary or doc series can dramatically raise an athlete's profile, giving them more fans and more branding power as many players add content creation to their portfolio. → Read More
Steph Curry says he'd accept 'a nice role' in 'Black Panther 3' if director Ryan Coogler offered it
At the Sundance premiere of "Stephen Curry: Underrated," the Golden State Warriors star joked with the crowd about joining the Marvel franchise. → Read More
Netflix insiders applaud new co-CEO Greg Peters, 'the only real visionary' in the C-suite, but scratch their heads over what other exec changes mean for the company
Bela Bajaria's rise to content chief has caused some confusion about the future of the TV and film organization. → Read More
Will this be the year Netflix buys a studio? Top media deal predictions for 2023 for Hollywood's biggest players, from Disney to Warner Bros. Discovery
Dealmaking will rebound in 2023, media bankers and investors told Insider, as interest rates stabilize, valuations fall, and the urge to merge continues. → Read More
Netflix exec reveals growing sports ambitions, how 'Break Point' can become a 'Drive to Survive' for pro tennis, and what's next for live sports at the streamer
Brandon Riegg, Netflix's unscripted TV head, spoke to Insider about the new tennis docuseries "Break Point," the "Drive to Survive" phenomenon, and the booming sports doc market. → Read More
Netflix with ads could fuel $3.5 billion in revenue for the streamer by 2027, but the cheaper service won't drive huge subscription growth
The upcoming ad-supported Netflix tier with a lower monthly subscription fee should generate $1 billion in revenue for the streamer in 2023, according to a MoffettNathanson analyst. → Read More
Netflix's talent chief unpacks its intense hiring process, which can include 10 interviews or more, for roles that pay as much as $800,000
Sergio Ezama, who joined Netflix as its chief talent officer in 2021, spoke on the "Power of Why" podcast about how the streamer hires, its unique feedback culture, and how it ensures pay equity. → Read More
Netflix's Q2 subscriber loss may not be as steep as predicted, analysts say. Here's what it means for the rest of 2022 and the company's ad partnership with Microsoft.
With Netflix's results on tap, the number to beat is 2 million — in sub losses. The streamer may beat its forecast and is developing more revenue streams, most notably its upcoming ad-supported tier. → Read More
8 new Netflix power players driving games, marketing, and other key businesses — and 8 execs who left the streamer for Amazon, NBCU's Peacock, and more
Several high-profile Netflix execs have departed the company in the last 12 months. But as the streamer faces unprecedented challenges, it's gearing up for growth and has hired heavy hitters to lead in areas like gaming. → Read More
'Dr. Oz' staff reveal what his notorious Trump interview was like behind the scenes
Dr. Oz won a key endorsement from Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. Years earlier, staffers say they were disturbed by Oz's softball treatment of Trump. → Read More
'I'm Machiavellian': How Dr. Oz's obsession with power led him to a Republican win in Pennsylvania
Mehmet Oz has traded medicine for TV for politics, amassing more power each time. Those who know him say he's always been playing the long game. → Read More
What Disney+ wants in new series, according to leaked agency document and Hollywood insiders
Disney is facing more competition in the streaming wars and its flagship streamer is looking for new shows outside of the company's lucrative Marvel and Star Wars franchises, like a "Dune"-style epic and a musical series a la "Nashville" or "Smash." → Read More
How Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max are fighting for kid audiences as YouTube and TikTok take hold of Gen Alpha
Recent moves in Hollywood signal that a big investment in original kids series might not be paying off for streaming services. → Read More
These 5 charts reveal what consumers want from entertainment in the metaverse
A survey from Hollywood agency UTA and Vox found that nearly half of respondents said they knew "nothing" about the metaverse, but most have participated in immersive activities such as "Fortnite" or Roblox. → Read More
Apple TV+ wants more series like 'The Morning Show' and 'WeCrashed,' insiders reveal, as it prioritizes A-list talent and steers clear of 'world builder' sci-fi
Apple's wish list for new TV shows includes more female-driven soaps and other "prestige broadcast" fare, according to sources including an internal agency document reviewed by Insider. → Read More
Netflix has updated its groundbreaking culture memo and 2 small changes say big things about the streaming company's future
Netflix overhauled its influential culture memo to include the company's philosophy on representation and artistic expression, among other changes. → Read More
Netflix cuts 70 animation studio and 60-70 social media roles on top of 150 employee layoffs
About 70 people working on Netflix animated series and films as well as 60-70 contractors on its social media channels were let go Tuesday as the company also laid off 150 full-time staff across divisions. → Read More
Netflix lays off 'around 150 employees' across divisions amid slowing growth and subscriber losses
In April, Netflix revealed that it had lost subscribers for the first time in over a decade. Now, the company is laying off staff, mostly in the US amid "slowing revenue growth." → Read More
Disney just eclipsed Netflix with strong subscriber growth and an aggressive international push — and it's more proof that we're entering a new era of the streaming wars
Disney's Q2 earnings report painted a largely bullish picture for the company as streaming first mover Netflix remains on the back foot after subscriber losses and a stock price plunge. → Read More