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DAZN has acquired Basket.TV, a leading basketball streaming service operating primarily across the Latin America region. Following the success of the FIBA Women’s World Cup, broadcast globally on Courtside 1891 […] The post DAZN bolsters global basketball ambitions with acquisition of Basket.TV first appeared on SVG Europe .
Daniel Kolitz reports on ReelShort’s Bound by Love: 118 episodes filmed in 11 days, with 15 episodes before the paywall. Hollywood’s expansion includes aTwist, Fox/Holywater, Disney+, Paramount+, and Peacock licensing ReelShort. Platforms prioritize episodes before payment. ReelShort claims human scripts despite AI microdramas leading its rankings. DataEye/3
On today’s Techpoint Digest, we discuss Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros., South Africa’s competition watchdog taking aim at the repair market, Lamide Akinola’s departure from Glovo, and efforts to fix South Africa’s e-hailing challenges.
At IBC2026, Tata Communications Media AVP & Head of EMEA Abhishek Ranade showcases a fully functional virtualized production control room designed to reduce the amount of equipment, personnel, and connectivity […] The post Tata Communications Media’s Abhishek Ranade on Virtualized Production, MXL, and AI-Driven Transport firs
Net Insight (Stand 1.B47) has announced that its cloud-native live media orchestration is now available through Oracle Cloud Marketplace, providing broadcasters, production companies, and media service providers with a more […] The post IBC 2026: Net Insight brings cloud-native live media orchestration to Oracle Marketplace first appea
SES (Stand 1.C65) has launched SES CORE, the first-of-its-kind content orchestration and hybrid delivery platform, designed to enable broadcasters and media customers to manage, monitor, and enable transmission of content […] The post IBC 2026: SES launches new content orchestration and hybrid delivery platform first appeared on <a href="https://
At IBC2026, Lawo (Stand 8.B90) presents the latest advancements in its audio production portfolio, demonstrating how software-defined workflows, IP-native infrastructures and intelligent orchestration are helping broadcasters and production providers increase […] The post IBC 2026: Lawo highlights mc² and Power Core innovations first appeared on <a hre
At IBC2026, Stephanie Lone, Global Leader of Solutions Architecture for Media, Entertainment, Games, and Sports at Amazon Web Services (AWS), discusses how AWS is helping sports broadcasters address fragmented audiences […] The post AWS’s Stephanie Lone on Dynamic Multiview, AI-Powered Advertising, and Streaming at Scale first appeared on
A Los Angeles line producer opens his books on the format. Sixty episodes shot in six to seven days, ten to seventeen pages a day — two to three times the pace of a feature — a crew of twenty to twenty-five, $100,000 to $200,000 all in, non-union. He dates the turn to late June 2026: the month platforms saw their AI experiments turn a profit and live-action
Paramount finally is getting serious in its standoff with blue state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America over the antitrust action aimed at shattering David Ellison’s $111 billion deal to meld Warner Bros Discovery with the home of The Godfather. In the deepest sense of an offer they can’t refuse, make that $1.88 […]
UK commercial broadcaster ITV has acquired children's animation series Doggyworld for its ITVX streaming service, where it will debut on September 1. Doggyworld is a heartwarming animated preschool ser...
David Zaslav, president and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, has now sold roughly $200 million worth of stock since the media company clinched a deal to be acquired by David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance earlier this year. Zaslav’s latest sales were of 194,999 shares of WBD worth $5,464,567.73 on Aug. 14 and 773,173 shares with a […]
Holywater Tech, the AI-first technology company behind vertical streaming platform My Drama, in partnership with management consulting firm Owl & Co, has released The State of Microdrama 2026. The report combines proprietary product data and behavioral insights from My Drama and My Muse (Holywater Tech’s platform for vertical series produced with t
CTV’s next phase of advertising growth depends on expanding beyond large national brands and making TV buying viable for smaller performance advertisers. Amazon, Roku, Netflix and Walmart are lowering campaign minimums, expanding self-service and programmatic access, automating creative, and improving measurement to reduce the cost of acquiring and retaining
From the Archives revisits how Samsung TV Plus turned Samsung’s smart TV installed base into a recurring media, advertising, and distribution business. By embedding FAST programming directly into Tizen, Samsung reduced customer acquisition friction while gaining control over discovery, ad inventory, audience data, and programming economics long after the TV
The Directors Guild of America and IATSE are urging California Attorney General Rob Bonta to settle his antitrust lawsuit with Paramount, arguing that prolonged uncertainty over the Warner Bros. Discovery merger is bad for the industry. The two unions wrote a letter to Bonta and Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison on Wednesday, urging the two […]
Every day, governments, newsmakers and politicians scrutinize the news reporting of CNN. Paramount Skydance wants to add to the list. The media conglomerate, whose efforts to acquire CNN parent Warner Bros. Discovery have stalled in federal court after a group of 12 attorneys general levied antitrust concerns against the proposed deal, has considered setting
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said he’d consider structural remedies to resolve a lawsuit over the Paramount-WBD merger but dismissed “behavioral” remedies that are hard to enforce, like David Ellison’s pledge that the combined company will release 30 movies a year. “There’s ways where the issue could be resolved with potentially structural rem
In a purely Made In Hollywood irony, one arm of the California government is helping Paramount’s legally challenged $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery even as the state’s Attorney General leads an antitrust lawsuit to shut down David Ellison’s big dream. As Deadline told you last week, Ellison could find some success for his
Netflix nearly doubled its 2026 upfront advertising commitments as its ad-supported audience grew to more than 250 million monthly active viewers globally. Strong demand for live programming, including sold-out sponsorships for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, shows Netflix is converting audience scale into committed advertiser budgets and greater revenue vi
Subscription streamers in North America, such as Netflix and Disney+, have embraced ad tiers, and across both advertising and subscription revenues, ad tiers are now the dominant monetisation model in the region. Ampere Analysis expects these to account for more than half (54 per cent) of total subscription streaming service revenues in North America by [
Paramount is offering AMC and Regal three-year contracts requiring a combined Paramount-Warner Bros. to release at least 30 films annually, with 45-day theatrical exclusivity and a 90-day subscription streaming holdback. The commitments could strengthen Paramount's defense of its $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition by giving exhibitors enforceabl
A coalition group campaigning against the proposed merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery has said the U.K.’s approval of the merger after obtaining “major concessions” lends “powerful credibility” to the pending legal case in the U.S. Earlier this week the U.K. confirmed the merger had received necessary approval to proceed after Paramount
Roku’s Q2 revenue rose 22% to more than $1.35 billion as platform revenue climbed 25% to $1.22 billion and net income jumped to $164.2 million. Roku’s growing engagement, advertising inventory, subscription distribution, and control of the TV discovery layer strengthen the strategic case for Fox Corporation’s pending $22 billion acquisition. Fox is buying a
The next major shift in streaming may be arriving in smaller packages. Micro-dramas, built around short, mobile-first episodes, are moving from a niche viewing trend to one of the entertainment industry’s fastest-growing business opportunities. New research from Media Partners Asia (MPA) shows that micro-dramas are rapidly becoming a major force in glo
Le 22 juillet 2026, à quelques minutes d'écart, deux studios américains entrent dans la micro-série verticale : vertTV lance son application et veut faire payer le spectateur, New Short Media refuse d'en construire une et fabriquera pour celles des autres. Le format a pesé 50,4 milliards de yuans en Chine en 2024, davantage que le box-office chinois, devant
On Thursday 13 August, Roku's Nicole Fencel, Philo's Steven Chang, Women in Streaming Media's Deepali Narsiker, and Horse & Country's David Guinan will join Chris Pfaff for the?Streaming Media Connect panel "The Retention Game: Managing Subscriber Acquisition and Churn." Join this closing panel for a candid discussion on which subscriber acquisition and
Paramount Skydance will pull out of United International Pictures, its international distribution joint venture with Universal, to allay antitrust concerns voiced by European cinema operators.
Movie & TV Distribution vs. Short Drama Distribution #verticaldrama
NOVELAS+ is an upcoming streaming platform positioning itself as a dedicated destination for telenovela-style drama content. The channel teaser highlights themes of forbidden love, family feuds, and shocking betrayals, suggesting a focus on Spanish-language or novela-genre programming. The platform appears to be targeting audiences seeking serialized dramati
Inside Indies podcast explores the emerging microdrama format as a major opportunity for indie filmmakers. Guests Nancy Pop and James Barker discuss how short-form vertical video dramas are creating new revenue streams and distribution channels outside traditional theatrical or streaming routes. The format, popular in Asian markets, is gaining traction in We
A YouTube short-drama (短劇) promotional snippet depicting a male fantasy revenge narrative: a chauffeur humiliated by his girlfriend's live-streamed infidelity is transformed overnight into a billionaire via alien technology. The clip promotes a Chinese-language short-drama channel offering uncensored episodes, targeting the 'male-frequency power fantasy' (男频
A creator used InVideo's AI agent tool to build a 6-episode Spanish-language micro-drama (telenovela), documenting the process and results. The video serves as a sponsored or affiliate showcase for InVideo's AI video generation platform, demonstrating autonomous agent-driven content creation. The experiment highlights emerging AI-powered vertical content pro
A YouTube short-drama clip (duanju) featuring a delivery worker who saves a lightning-struck elder, becomes his heir, stops bullets bare-handed, revives a female CEO's grandfather, and is rewarded with her devotion and a trillion-yuan fortune. Tagged as male-fantasy revenge/awakening genre. Content is licensed fictional entertainment. No verifiable market da
A short-form drama video on YouTube featuring a storyline where a protagonist is tricked into mining, develops mutated hands near death, and subsequently reverses his misfortune. The content belongs to the 'Malechannel' creator and is tagged under ability, counterattack, face-slapping, and short drama genres. No market data, expert citations, or substantive
A Chinese short-drama (短剧) promotional video hosted on YouTube by the channel 凌云剧场ShortDrama. The clip advertises a fantasy revenge/rise narrative featuring a beggar protagonist who accidentally awakens a supernatural 'X-ray vision' ability, allowing him to appraise treasures and rapidly accumulate billionaire-level wealth, while a female CEO offers her enti
A YouTube short-drama (短劇) clip published on the Mini劇場 channel features a Chinese-language multi-audio urban romance episode. The story follows a poor delivery worker who gains a supernatural 'X-ray vision' power and helps a beautiful female CEO reverse her fortunes to become the wealthiest person. The channel promotes subscription via www.youtube.com/@Mini
A Chinese short-drama YouTube video from channel 雷凌短劇社No1Drama features a classic 'loser-to-legend' (逆襲) storyline: a designated driver is publicly humiliated by his girlfriend livestreaming his betrayal, then gains an alien-bestowed system that transforms him into the world's richest man overnight. His ex begs forgiveness and a wealthy heiress pursues him.
A full-episode Chinese romantic drama uploaded to the YouTube channel 'Romance Drama' (热恋剧场). The plot follows a wealthy young woman who rents a fake husband from a food-delivery worker to avoid an arranged marriage, only to discover he is a billionaire CEO. The channel positions itself as a hub for premium Chinese idol dramas and popular short-form dramas (
This is a short-form dramatic video (short drama/shortfilm) hosted on YouTube. The content appears to be a romantic short drama featuring a medical examination scenario between a female character and a billionaire male lead. The channel promotes itself as providing 'exciting and hottest short dramas.' No substantive editorial, market, or factual information
Qui finance vraiment le format. Variety, rapportant le MIP London, chiffre à 90 % la part du budget des plateformes qui part en marketing plutôt qu'en production, et la rétention tombe à 27 % au premier jour, 2 % au trentième. L'article oppose les financements — le spectateur, l'annonceur, la marque, le créateur qui garde son IP — et documente les cas : « Ri
A YouTube creator promotes Flova.ai, an AI tool for generating short-form video content, claiming the format is generating significant revenue. The video presents the creator's personal results using this AI shorts production method and offers viewers 200 free trial credits and 40% off an annual plan through a referral link. Specific revenue figures and plat
This video covers Dreamina's Seedance 2.0 mini model, targeting AI filmmakers, short drama creators, micro-drama producers, e-commerce marketers, and AI video creators. The content appears to be a product walkthrough or review of the new Seedance 2.0 mini release from Dreamina, highlighting features relevant to vertical video content production and streaming
A promotional YouTube short for a short-form drama titled 'The Reborn Witch's Hound,' tagged under the ShortMax platform branding. The content teases a full episode available via an external link. It is categorized as a 2026 hot short drama, signaling ShortMax's continued push into vertical short-drama streaming content targeting mobile audiences globally.
A YouTube highlight reel from Story TV's micro-drama 'Dhakad Biwi, Dhurandhar Pati,' featuring a romantic drama premise where a character named Yug conceals his identity as a billionaire CEO while posing as a bodyguard in a contract marriage scenario. The content belongs to the emerging micro-drama format gaining traction on streaming and social platforms, p
A tutorial video promoting Topview AI, a platform that enables users to generate AI-powered short dramas from a single text prompt. The tool automates the full production pipeline including character creation, scene design, props, and multi-episode storylines. A referral link is provided offering new Ultra annual membership with 365 days of unlimited access,
A promotional YouTube short-drama clip titled 'The Beggar I Married Was a Dragon God,' marketed under the #shortmax and #drama hashtags as a 2026 hot short drama. The video is a teaser with limited content due to time constraints, directing viewers to an external link for the full episode with ending. No market data, company financials, or expert commentary
A promotional YouTube video for a short drama titled 'The Mafia's Captive Lover,' marketed under the '2026 Hot Short Dramas' banner with hashtags referencing ShortMax and drama platforms. The content directs viewers to an external link for the full episode with ending, suggesting a truncated preview format typical of short-drama distribution strategies used
A micro drama highlight reel from Story TV's YouTube channel featuring a character named Aryan, perceived by others as unemployed and dependent, who harbors a powerful secret identity. The content falls under the love and betrayal genre, consistent with short-form vertical micro drama formats gaining traction on streaming and social platforms. No specific ma
A short promotional video on YouTube advertising 'No Escape as the Dragon King's Mate,' a fantasy AI-assisted drama available on DramaBox streaming platform. The clip encourages viewers to follow a link to the full series on DramaBox, using themed hashtags including drama, AI drama, dragon, and alpha. No substantive plot or market data is presented beyond th
A short-form vertical video romance/drama clip promoted on YouTube, directing viewers to continue the story via a ReelShort app link. The content is a teaser for a serialized short drama series available on the ReelShort mobile application. The clip uses hashtags #romance and #drama and is part of ReelShort's user acquisition strategy through YouTube promoti
Traditional branded social media advertisements are losing effectiveness as audience attention becomes increasingly difficult to capture. The article examines the rise of microdramas as an emerging format replacing conventional branded content on social platforms. Microdramas offer short, serialized storytelling that integrates brand messaging more organical
The video analyzes why Gen Z is abandoning long-form cinema in favor of short-form video content. It examines how major players like Shah Rukh Khan, Jio, and Yash Raj Films are pivoting to 2-minute video formats. The shift reflects broader behavioral changes in media consumption among younger audiences, prompting Bollywood and Indian telecom/entertainment gi
A short-form drama promotional clip hosted on YouTube, featuring a superhero versus alien narrative. The video directs viewers to watch the full series via a tracking link on reelslink.com or by searching a title ID '1519792'. The content appears to be a mobile-first short drama targeting English-speaking audiences, typical of the emerging vertical short dra
A short-form YouTube video promoting dramatic content, likely associated with the DramaBox platform. The clip uses emotional hooks ('belated affection is worth less than grass') and lifestyle cues ('grab your drinks and blankets') to engage viewers ahead of a plot twist. The video is tagged with #jqv16 and #dramabox, suggesting it is a promotional short for
A short-form drama promotional clip hosted on YouTube directing viewers to continue the story on the DramaBox app. The content encourages audience engagement by referencing a serialized narrative, with a call-to-action to look up user code 'jph34' on DramaBox to access full episodes. No substantive plot, market data, or editorial content is present in the pr
A YouTube video presenting a story explanation and review of a drama titled 'The Rise Of The Lycan Queen,' described as a 2026 production. The video appears to be a fan or commentary channel summarizing full drama episodes. No substantive editorial, market, or production data is available from the provided description, as the content is limited to a channel
A Chinese short drama synopsis published on the YouTube channel LoveLove 看劇吧, specializing in Chinese short-form dramas with multi-language subtitles and dubbing. The plot follows a CEO who wrongly accuses his wife of infidelity, imprisons her despite her being seven months pregnant, forcing her to give birth in prison. After her release, she launches a reve
A short-form Chinese drama video published on YouTube featuring a romantic rebirth storyline. The protagonist is reborn on her wedding day, allows her unfaithful fiancé and sister to be together, and instead marries his duke brother. The content is tagged as a short drama with English subtitles, falling within the romantic Chinese drama genre popular on stre
A short-form vertical drama titled 'Love You After Divorce' has been made available on the DramaWave streaming platform. The promotional content is distributed via YouTube and targets audiences interested in short drama content. No additional market data, cast details, or production figures are provided in the available metadata.