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Amazon has made a surprising deal to stream several James Bond films and other popular titles on Netflix for three months, marking a strategic move to broaden global reach and reengage audiences, despite being rivals in streaming.
Paramount+ is offering a 50% discount on annual subscriptions for both Essential and Premium plans until September 18, allowing new and returning subscribers to access NFL games, Survivor Season 49, and other shows at a reduced price, making it a great time to subscribe.
UFC has secured a $7.7 billion, seven-year streaming deal with Paramount+ and CBS, marking a significant shift away from pay-per-view events, with the new partnership expected to boost UFC's media revenue and platform engagement, while also hinting at potential political and promotional opportunities.
The creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have signed a five-year, $1.5 billion deal with Paramount+ to stream all 26 past seasons and debut 50 new episodes, following a competitive bidding war, with new episodes initially airing on Comedy Central before streaming.
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have signed a new five-year deal with Paramount Global, making Paramount+ the show's global streaming home, with a license for 50 new episodes and the entire library, ending previous disputes and extending their partnership.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of South Park, have reportedly secured a $1.5 billion, five-year streaming rights deal with Paramount+ for their iconic animated series, marking a significant shift in the show's distribution and a major win for Paramount+ in the streaming wars.
Disney+ UK and ITV have entered a landmark content swap deal allowing viewers to access select shows across both platforms, including 'Love Island' on Disney+ and 'The Bear' on ITVX, with a rotating schedule of content to keep offerings fresh. The partnership aims to reach broader audiences and is part of a growing trend of collaborations between streaming services and broadcasters.
The creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, threaten legal action against Paramount's incoming president Jeff Shell for interfering in negotiations with streaming platforms like Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming to protect their rights and the show's licensing deals amid ongoing merger and ownership conflicts.
WWE's 'Monday Night RAW' will premiere on Netflix on January 6, marking the start of a new era for the wrestling franchise on the streaming platform. Announced by WWE's Paul "Triple H" Levesque and Travis Scott, who will provide the theme song, the premiere will feature stars like John Cena and Roman Reigns. This follows a 10-year, $5 billion deal making Netflix the exclusive home for WWE content in several regions, with plans to expand globally.
Taylor Swift has reportedly sold the exclusive film rights to her Eras Tour concert to Disney+ for $75 million, making it the highest-grossing concert film of all time. The film will be available to stream on Disney+ starting March 15, 2024, and will include five additional songs not previously released. This deal adds to Swift's impressive earnings in the movie business, and Disney CEO Bob Iger praised the tour as a true phenomenon. Additionally, Swift made history at the Grammy Awards and announced a new album during her acceptance speech.
WWE's Nick Khan discusses the $5 billion streaming deal with Netflix for "WWE Raw" and Premium Live Events, emphasizing the mutual benefits and the absence of upcharges for events. Khan sees the deal as a continuation of WWE's move away from traditional pay-per-view models and believes it will lead to increased ad-pricing power. WWE is also making significant network changes, moving "WWE SmackDown" to the USA Network and "WWE NXT" to the CW.
Former WCW executive Eric Bischoff discusses the potential impact of WWE Raw's move to Netflix, noting the loyalty of the wrestling audience and the show's ability to retain viewers despite schedule changes. With the possibility of avoiding conflicts with "Monday Night Football" and adjusting the show's schedule, the move to Netflix could bring significant changes, including a potential return to a two-hour format without ads. Bischoff acknowledges WWE's success in executing a three-hour broadcast but finds it hard to predict the outcome of the switch at this stage.
Amazon has committed to making a minority investment in Diamond Sports Group as part of the RSN company's bankruptcy reorganization plan, which includes a new streaming deal. Under the terms of the investment, Amazon will provide access to Diamond's services via Prime Video, allowing customers to purchase direct-to-consumer access to stream local Diamond channels, including live MLB, NBA, and NHL games. Diamond also announced an agreement in principle with parent company Sinclair to settle pending litigation, with Sinclair agreeing to pay Diamond $495 million in cash and provide ongoing management and transition services.
Diamond Sports Group, the conglomerate behind the struggling Bally Sports regional networks, is reportedly in discussions with Amazon for a potential multi-year streaming agreement. The deal, which would require approval from the bankruptcy court, would see Amazon invest in Diamond and eventually acquire streaming rights for teams on those broadcasts. Diamond would continue to operate its cable networks. The talks come as Diamond's bankruptcy process continues, leaving MLB teams contracted with Diamond uncertain about their local television contract revenues. While there is optimism about the potential streaming deal, it is still in the early stages.
Amazon is reportedly in talks with Diamond Sports Group to invest in the bankrupt regional-sports broadcaster and partner on streaming. Under the potential deal, Amazon would acquire multiyear streaming rights to MLB, NBA, and NHL games carried on cable channels operated by Diamond Sports. Diamond would continue to operate the channels, and the amount of Amazon's investment is unclear. The talks are not final and subject to bankruptcy court approval. Live sports are a significant part of Amazon's content-to-commerce strategy, aiming to generate more revenue from commercials and expand its advertising business.