Netflix to boost 2026 spending on programming; confident of WBD deal

Netflix to boost 2026 spending on programming; confident of WBD deal

Netflix capped last year with another solid financial performance despite slowing subscriber growth that underscored the importance of its contested $72 billion bid to take over Warner Bros.’ movie studio and slot HBO Max into its video streaming line-up. The fourth-quarter results announced on January 20 eclipsed the projections of stock mar...


Britain mulls Australia-style social media ban for children

Britain mulls Australia-style social media ban for children

Britain is considering an Australian-style ban on social media to better protect children online, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer (in the picture) warning yesterday they risk being pulled into "a world of endless scrolling, anxiety and comparison".

Starmer, according to a Reuters re...


Netflix switches to $82.7bn all-cash WBD deal to block Paramount

Netflix switches to $82.7bn all-cash WBD deal to block Paramount

Netflix has switched to an all-cash offer for Warner Bros Discovery's studio and streaming assets without increasing the $82.7 billion price in a bid to shut the door on Paramount's rival efforts to snag the Hollywood giant. The new all-cash bid --- at $27.75 a share --- has unanimous support from the


Zee Media Arena of Champions wraps up debut season

Zee Media Arena of Champions wraps up debut season

Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) has successfully concluded the first edition of its flagship esports tournament, Zee Media Arena of Champions, marking a significant step in the network’s expansion into India’s rapidly growing gaming and esports ecosystem. The inaugural season recorded strong participation, high ...