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Monday is becoming the best day for news. Disney, Netflix and Warner Bros are interested in gaming again. Peak TV is slowly going the way of cable TV. And more! Amazon's Prime Video takes away Dolby Atmos and Vision from ad-supported viewers Monday is the hottest day for primetime cable news Disney's epic deal continues the entertainment industry’s love-hate relationship with gam...

A new sports streaming skinny bundle is coming from Warner, Disney and Fox. A cable-like structure has entered the streaming world. YouTube TV is the top subscribed pay-TV service Is Apple's big spending on expensive flops sustainable? New sports streaming rights agreement from Warner, Disney and Fox The risks and other small details of the sports streaming trifecta The new sports streamer won&amp...

Maybe let's not be too mad at Oscar nominations. YouTube Music and Premium has 100 million subscribers Universal Music Group pulls music catalog from TikTok Daytime Emmy requirements released Fantasy movie actors usually struggle at the Oscars Not every Oscar snub means anything ————————————————— Let's get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram Chad's Twitter

Interruptive performance art; Apple App Store changes; Netflix's strong Q4; and much more! A stand up set interrupted, Tyra Banks meets furries and a Donald Glover/Amazon connection Artists on Apple Music can make more with spatial audio Apple institutes changes to its App Store after EU decision Epic boss not a fan of the Apple App Store changes Spotify boss dislikes the changes too Netflix high...

Scripted shows are out; making money on streaming is in. Most diverse Emmys ever Studios still didn’t are women or people of color even after saying they would Scripted TV numbers are all the way down Where are Spotify’s profits? Amazon Prime Video ads will make an impact Netflix has more game based ambitions to make money ————————————————— Let's get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instag...

Tony Shalhoub & Andy Breckman sit down to talk about the new Peacock movie Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie , what it was like to bring the character back, and what was missing. Agencies can take advantage of the newly released Netflix viewership numbers Licensed TV and movie libraries can be costly for streamers Lionsgate and Starz split in a spinoff deal Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramoun...

Adam Cayton-Holland ( Conan! The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail! stand up!) sits down to talk about his 6th full length audio and first video special, Wallpaper . Find video here ! ————————————————— Let's get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram Chad's Twitter

Do you like ads? Do you like streaming? Do I have a deal for you! Plus: Netflix finally gives viewership numbers; SiriusXM goes through changes; Dropout (formally known as CollegeHumor) is successful; and more! Showtime (the channel) gets a bad rebrand Microsoft may want to explore an ad-supported Gamepass Netflix drops its first real numbers on viewership NYT hires its first A.I. newsroom leader...

Gianmarco Soresi (stand up!) comes by to talk about his hard hitting comedy as well as appearing on Netflix's Verified Stand-Up ! Find video here ! ————————————————— Let's get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram Chad's Twitter

All streaming platforms are basically the same platform. Verizon deal shows Netflix and Apple are more open to streaming partnerships Disney+ and Hulu combine in beta Spotify’s layoff memo is the pinnacle PR move Hollywood jobs down 20% but it's not only due to strikes Hollywood jobs on the monthly jobs report shows new numbers ————————————————— Let's get social! Website Youtube Twitter F...

Paige Gallagher (stand up! Pillow Talk! TikTok!) sits down to talk about putting her comedy out on TikTok, how she puts action to her ideas, the moment she knew she was comfortable on stage and what music she’s listened to most this year. ————————————————— Let's get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram Chad's Twitter

Eric Deggans (NPR! Journalist! Media critic!) gives a class on media of today, race in media, as well as one of the worst shows in recent memory - Squid Game: The Challenge . ————————————————— Let's get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram Chad's Twitter

You can't censor a De Niro. Plus: more streaming bundles on the horizon; fake Sports Illustrated articles; how TMZ stays grimey; and more! Important pay changes for WBD’s David Zaslav Paramount+ cut just as much as Max Apple TV and Paramount+ considering bundle Microsoft wants its own mobile gaming store Robert De Niro’s Gotham Awards speech involved politics, censored without his knowledge Sports...

Leah Rudick (stand up! Skinny Bitch Jesus Meeting!) returns to C+ Comedy -- this time in audio and video form. We talk about her latest special, Spiraling ; our first time meeting; how social media helped her career and more! Watch the video here! ————————————————— Let's get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram Chad's Twitter

Fortnite will only be eclipsed by Fivenight. Epic Games Store isn’t profitable SiriusXM rebrands for the future Merged Hulu and Disney+ app launching in beta next month Post-strike questions answered ————————————————— Let's get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram Chad's Twitter

One Sunday Ticket please! YouTube TV is losing a billion dollars on NFL Sunday Ticket this year YouTube ad blockers are being blocked by YouTube Disney buying out Comcast from Hulu Local affiliates continue to urge treating streaming cable like regular cable Pause ads start showing in premium streaming apps for extra revenue Spotify’s royalty model is changing ————————————————— Let's get social! W...

Chuck Nice (co-host of StarTalk with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson! Brain Games on the Road on Disney+ and Nat Geo!) brings infectious energy to an interview that will make you want to learn a little something. Chuck talks about preparing to record his latest special -- Just Smart Enough -- along with how he skirts the line between educator and comedian. Check out Chuck Nice's website for more...

The Daily Show is having a rough go at it right now. Roy Wood Jr. talks about the future of late night after leaving The Daily Show Hasan Minhaj is not going to host The Daily Show Showtime’s sports is no more ESPN financials get broken down for the first time ————————————————— Let's get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram Chad's Twitter

Abe Forsythe (Wolf Like Me) stops by to talk about the second season of the Peacock show Wolf Like Me and how it deals with his real life relationships. Plus: the streaming cable news landscape takes shape; a possible Disney+ and Hulu merger; NPR is thriving with clicks and more! CNN and NBC lead the way for streaming news Paramount is most likely done with limited series Is Disney planning on mer...

Who's going to Prime Video? Sure, it's probably getting a lot of viewers but, like, who's staying? You? Don't lie. Plus: Drew Barrymore wasn't wrong; the number one streaming platform; which streamers cancel the most: and more! Drew Barrymore is not to blame Sony Music’s TikTok releases hindered song performances Max is the number 1 streaming service. For now… Which streamer cancels the most shows...

Cat Solen talks about directing Chris Fleming's new comedy special -- "Chris Fleming: Hell" -- along with how to actually be a good director. ————————————————— Let's get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram Chad's Twitter

Craig Robinson & Claudia O'Doherty politely answer my questions and deal with my poor excuse for antics as we discuss season two of Peacock's Killing It . This interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. Plus: Netflix game streaming is a reality Amazon might be interested in a partnership with Disney for ESPN Ubisoft+ gets Activision Blizzard games Another Sunday Ticket lawsuit Neighbo...

Chad's back with a dog, entertainment news analysis and all the links you could ever want. Netflix has a new view metric that’s still not very informational Working under David Zaslav Local affiliates want direct deals with streaming cable providers Academy says it's committed to diversity Could Disney sell ABC and get out of the broadcast game? Streaming’s local news problem Cheddar may...

More strike talk is happening because that's the toast of the town. Maybe some CNN and Chris Licht talk too. Plus: SAG joins the strike team; Spotify layoffs affect podcasting; CNN is in upheaval; and more. Disney and Comcast’s fight over Hulu SAG-AFTRA ready to vote for strike authorization As strike continues, upfronts focus on reality and sports Valve helped Nintendo get the Dolphin emulator re...

As the writer's strike continues, let's check out how the upfronts and Emmy For Your Consideration events have been dealing without writers and showrunners. Plus: ESPN will stream; no, David Zaslav, more bundles aren't coming; and Cannes feels the strike. ESPN plans to stream its channel too David Zaslav wants more bundles, but that’s not happening Cannes feeling the repercussions of the strike an...