Author: Luke Bouma
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Netflix, Amazon, & Peacock Raid YouTube To Find Their Next Big Hit After MrBeast Returned a $100 Million Profit
YouTube creators, once relegated to the fringes of mainstream entertainment, are now basking in a Hollywood glow as major streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and NBCUniversal’s Peacock clamor to harness their star power and massive followings. Now, according to a Wall Street Journal story, industry insiders revealed a surge in deals bringing web-born…
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Federal Prosecutors Indict Director Carl Rinsch for Allegedly Swindling $11 Million from Netflix
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York have indicted filmmaker Carl Rinsch, the director behind 47 Ronin, for allegedly defrauding Netflix out of $11 million intended for a never-delivered sci-fi series. Announced on yesterday a 12-page indictment accuses Rinsch of wire fraud, money laundering, and engaging in illicit monetary transactions, painting a wild…
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The Production Company Behind The Matrix Files for Bankruptcy Amid Legal Feud with Warner Bros. Discovery
Village Roadshow Entertainment Group, the film production powerhouse behind iconic franchises like The Matrix and Ocean’s, filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware on March 17, 2025, signaling the end of a tumultuous chapter marked by financial strain and a bitter dispute with Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Court documents reveal the company sought Chapter 11 relief…
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The Death of Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC News – What Happens When Local News Is No Longer Local – Cord Cutting Today
Today in Cord Cutting Today for March 19, 2025 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: The Death of Local News on ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC – What Happens When Local News Is No Longer Local. You can find a link to each story…
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CNN’s February 2025 Viewership Dropped From Its 2024 Numbers
CNN’s television viewership numbers for February 2025, unveiled by Nielsen Media Research, paint a picture of a network navigating a complex landscape with mixed results. During primetime hours (8-11 p.m. ET), the cable news outlet averaged 553,000 total viewers and 122,000 viewers in the Adults 25-54 demographic (A25-54), a key group for advertisers. Across the…
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48 Years Ago Today: The Final Curtain Fell on The Mary Tyler Moore Show
On March 19, 1977—exactly 48 years ago today—the groundbreaking sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show aired its final episode on CBS, closing a chapter on one of television’s most influential comedies. The series finale, titled “The Last Show,” drew over 30 million viewers, cementing its legacy as a cultural touchstone that redefined workplace humor and…
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Hulu + Live TV & Fubo Merger: Disney Buying Fubo? TNT Coming Back to Fubo? Multiview on Hulu? – Ask Luke
Three months into 2025, the streaming world is abuzz with the latest developments in the planned merger between Hulu + Live TV and Fubo, first announced in January. As of March 2025, this union between Disney’s live TV streaming arm and the sports-focused FuboTV Inc. remains a major talking point for their combined 6.2 million…
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Amazon’s Spend $50, Get $15 Credit with Promo Code Deal is Back For a Limited Time
Did you miss out on Amazon’s last stock up sale? Good news Amazon has brought back an irresistible promotion just in time for spring restocking: spend $50 on select household essentials and receive a $15 Amazon credit to use on future purchases. The deal, available now, applies to a wide range of popular products, from…
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Tubi Is Adding The Looney Tunes Show and More Animated Favorites to Free Streaming Lineup
Tubi, the popular free ad-supported streaming service, is set to expand its animated offerings with the addition of The Looney Tunes Show (2011-2013) starting April 1, 2025. While this isn’t the classic Looney Tunes catalog recently pulled from Max, it brings a modern twist on Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and the gang to Tubi’s growing…
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Here is How to Fix Your Broken Chromecast
In a welcome update for Chromecast users, Google announced on today, that it has successfully resolved a technical issue affecting its Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio devices. The disruption, which had frustrated users in recent days, prompted a swift response from the tech giant, culminating in a fix rolled out today. This resolution promises…