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The Detroit Lions finished the 2021 NFL season with a 3-13-1 record, second worst in the NFL. While many wouldn’t expect the Lions to be one of the most bet on teams heading into the 2022 NFL season, the Lions are attracting bets across a number of categories, likely influenced by being the...

Bob Iger led The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) from 2005 to 2020 as CEO. During his 15 years at the helm, he oversaw the company through several large acquisitions (Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, 21st Century Fox) and also orchestrated the launch of the Disney+ streaming platform. Disney+ now competes...

One of the most popular shows on streaming platforms and premium cable is making its premiere episode available for free. Is this a genius marketing move? What Happened: The new “Game of Thrones” prequel show has premiered, with the first three episodes available on HBO and HBO Max....

This article was originally published on Aug. 12, 2022. Serena Williams, arguably the greatest female tennis player of all time, has dominated the sport over the last several decades. In August, she announced her retirement from the sport to focus on building a family. The Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE)...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is set to launch its ad-supported plan later this year. Reports show the company charging a significant premium compared to other streaming platforms. The company intends to roll out the plan ahead of rival Disney+, which will roll out its own ad-...

The highly anticipated prequel to the hit series “Game of Thrones” turned in record-setting figures for HBO. Here’s how many people watched the premiere of “House of the Dragon” and how it compared to “Game of Thrones” and other hit shows. What...

Two of the most anticipated new television series are launching on streaming platforms in August and September. Here’s a look at which show is more anticipated among Benzinga’s Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) followers and why the shows are important to their respective companies. What Happened: A...

Since being spun off from AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T), media company Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) has seen shares fall. An earnings report and a new strategy shift are sending shares down further Friday. Here’s what happened and what could be in store for Warner Bros. Discovery. What...

“Batgirl,” a $90 million production currently in post-production at Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD), has been shelved. What Happened: Warner Bros. Discovery has "pivoted the company’s priorities" back to theatrical features, according to Variety. That...

A late night comedian has taken aim at CNBC host and stock market personality Jim Cramer over his flip flopping on inflation and being wrong on how bad things really are. Here’s what John Oliver had to say. What Happened: Since 2014, Oliver has shared his take on news, politics and...

Shark Week 2022 is arriving, and it's bringing non-fungible tokens along with it. Here’s a look at the details and how viewers can get free NFTs for watching content. What Happened: Shark Week returns for a 34th season with content airing on Discovery and the Discovery+ streaming platform...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is set to report second quarter earnings after market close Tuesday. Here’s a look at expectations and the history of Netflix stock from past results. What Happened: Analysts are expecting Netflix to report revenue of $8.04 billion for the second...

When the 2022 Primetime Emmy Award Nominations were announced Tuesday, a commonality was the dominance of streaming platforms in many categories. Over the years, the number of nominations by streaming companies has been strong and could show that the future of television belongs to streaming. What...

One of the most successful Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) original series of all time is coming to an end with a fifth season. The good news is subscribers of the popular streaming platform will see a spinoff series and more work from the creative team behind “Stranger Things.” What...

A leading streaming company is cutting more employees after posting a net loss of subscribers in the first quarter. Here are the details. What Happened: Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) cut 300 positions Thursday, according to an exclusive report from Variety. The majority of the job cuts came from...