Business
Pandora pioneered streaming music. Then it blew its massive lead
When Pandora launched its music service in late summer 2005, it came with a straightforward pitch: ten free hours of music a month before…
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Business
Bollywood Bounces Back as Indian Entertainment Grapples With Streaming Stagnation, Says Ormax Chief (EXCLUSIVE)
The Indian entertainment industry is experiencing a tale of two recoveries, with theatrical business showing renewed strength while…
Culture
Brendan Fraser Says Streaming Forces Actors to ‘Up Your Game’ and Choose Films ‘More Carefully’ Because Viewers Can Just Hit Skip: ‘I Welcome That Challenge’
Brendan Fraser is making the rounds to promote his new film, the theatrically-bound “Rental Family,” which is set to be released by…
Culture
How to Watch the NFL Games Online Without Cable for Free
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.…
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Streameast: Largest illegal live sports streaming site shut down
Liv McMahonTechnology reporter The world's biggest destination for illegal streams of live sports events has been shut down, according to…
Business
C-SPAN lands a streaming deal with YouTube TV and Hulu
C-SPAN said Wednesday that it had reached a deal to have its three channels air on YouTube TV and Hulu’s live television feed, ending a…
Culture
24 Best New Movies to Streaming in September: ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘Highest 2 Lowest,’ ‘Friendship, ‘Warfare’ and More
The summer movie season may be officially over, but the biggest movie of the summer (and the year, for that matter) is coming to…
Culture
Brighton vs Manchester City Live Streaming: How to Watch the Premier League Match Online in the US, UK and India
Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City will both aim to bounce back in their campaigns after an unimpressive start to the Premier…
Culture
‘Daily Variety’ Podcast Recap: ‘Frankenstein’s’ Long Journey to Venice, ESPN Streaming Launch, TV Upfront Sales Wrap, Jake Tapper at Truth Seekers
That was the week that was for Variety — as covered on the “Daily Variety” podcast, hosted by co-Editor in Chief Cynthia Littleton.…
Culture
LISTEN: How Guillermo del Toro, Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac Brought ‘Frankenstein’ to Life; Gamescom Boots Up in Germany; ESPN’s Streaming Send Off
It took more than 20 years, $120 million and many pounds of prosthetics and makeup to allow Guillermo del Toro to bring his vision of…
Culture
Pedro Pascal's 'Freaky' Box Office Flop Is a Sleeper Hit on Streaming
Pedro Pascal’s anthology film Freaky Tales underperformed at the box office after its April 4 release, and although it failed to do well…
Business
Starz Sees Q2 Revenue Drop 8%, Streaming Subs Decline After Lionsgate Split
Starz saw an 8% drop in revenue for its April 1-June 30 earnings, the now-standalone media company reported Thursday. Additionally, Starz…
Culture
‘Thunderbolts*’ Sets Disney+ Streaming Release Date
Marvel fans looking to get another glimpse of the newest Avengers can check out “Thunderbolts*” on Disney+ beginning Aug. 27. Featuring…
Culture
Josh Brolin Says ‘Weapons’ Is the Antithesis of ‘Boring’ Streaming Content That’s ‘All The Same S–‘: Audiences Are ‘Looking For Great Filmmakers’
Bored with what’s on Netflix? Josh Brolin says go see “Weapons.” In a recent interview with Collider, Brolin, who stars in Zach Cregger‘s…
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This Perfect Historical Replacement for 'The Pitt' Reclaims Impressive Ground on Streaming
Over a decade after its debut, Steven Soderbergh’s historical medical drama, The Knick, has surged into HBO Max’s Top 10 across several…
Business
AMC Networks Streaming Revenue Rises 12% in Q2, U.S. Ad Sales Drop 18%
AMC Networks reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings Friday, revealing an 18% drop in U.S. ad sales but a 12% increase in revenue for…
Business
Warner Music Posts Encouraging Quarterly Results, Boosted by Streaming and Hits From Rosé, Teddy Swims and More
Warner Music Group’s fiscal third quarter, which concluded June 30, was a cautiously encouraging one, with revenue increasing by 8.7% (7%…
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ESPN’s new streaming service is launching soon. Here’s what you need to know about its deals with NFL and WWE
ESPN’s much-discussed streaming service finally has its launch date. The network announced Wednesday that its direct-to-consumer service…
Business
Chinese streaming platform iQiyi to seeks US$300 million in Hong Kong listing: sources
The streaming service platform has begun discussions with global banks about a second listing in the city iyi is seeking to raise US$300…
Business
Disney tops earnings forecasts with streaming gains, raises guidance
Walt Disney posted better-than-expected quarterly results and raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday (Aug 6), led by gains in…
Culture
Roku’s new streaming service, Howdy, looks like McDonald’s. Here’s why it’s genius
Roku just launched a brand new subscription service, and it looks nothing like the streamers you’re used to. Howdy, which was unveiled on…
Business
Murdochs Aim to Make Bigger Streaming Splash With Fox One at $19.99 Per Month
The media world offers many streaming services, and now it will also have Fox One. The new broadband outlet, a venue that offers Fox…
Culture
20 Best Movies New to Streaming in August: ‘Final Destination Bloodlines,’ ‘The Monkey,’ ‘Legend of Ochi’ and More
The Halloween season is still a couple months away, but some of the year’s buzziest horror movies of 2025 aren’t waiting to make their…
Business
Banijay Entertainment Posts $1.6 Billion Half-Year Revenue, Driven by Streaming and Live Experiences
Banijay Entertainment, the European production-distribution giant behind “Peaky Blinders” and “Big Brother,” has posted half-year revenue…