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Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to be the star of a new reality show, but there’s a huge catch. Here are the details on a new show called “Keeping Up With The Kremlin.” What Happened: Putin has been one of the most notorious political figures in the world for decades...

The streaming market continues to be ultra-competitive, with streaming pure-play companies, media giants and others launching and growing their own platforms. Companies are looking for an edge with the release or original shows and movies, live sports and other exclusives. Here’s a look at...

Connected television and streaming platform company Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU) beat revenue and earnings per share estimates in the fourth quarter. Here’s a look at what analysts are saying about the report and the company’s path moving forward. The Roku Analysts Benchmark analyst Daniel...

Connected television and streaming company Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU) reported fourth-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Roku reported fourth-quarter revenue of $867.1 million, which was flat compared to the prior year period. The...

One of the keys to the success of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) over the years may be its acquisition of Marvel Entertainment, which was announced in 2009. With a focus on streaming content, theatrical releases and the return of former CEO Bob Iger, the forward strategy of Marvel could be a...

Connected television and streaming company Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU) has been a favorite stock pick of Cathie Wood and the Ark Invest team. Benzinga heard more on the thesis of Roku being a leading player in the space from Ark portfolio manager Nick Grous in an exclusive interview. What Happened: Ark...

Super Bowl LVII aired Sunday Feb. 12, 2023 and featured dozens of commercials advertising products and showcasing new movies and television shows. The commercials also featured many celebrity cameos and several reunions. Here’s a look at the complete list. What Happened: Super Bowl...

A 30-second commercial during Super Bowl LVII costs around $7 million. For some companies hoping to increase their brand recognition or introduce a new product, the price is worth it. Here’s a peek at the likely, and unlikely, Super Bowl LVII commercials you might be talking about before and...

Analysts were reacting to the first-quarter earnings report from Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS), the first quarterly print since Bob Iger returned to lead the company as CEO.  The Disney Analysts: Loop Capital analyst Alan Gould had a Buy rating and raised the price target from $120...

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported first-quarter financial results after market close Wednesday. The company will be slashing 7,000 positions as it reorganizes into three new divisions - Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Parks, Experiences and Products, CEO Bob Iger...

Each trading day features hundreds of headlines and press releases on Benzinga Pro, a source for traders to see the latest news on the overall market and individual tickers. Here is a look at the most-searched stocks on Benzinga Pro for the month of January 2023. Current prices and year-to-date...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is known as a market leader in the sector. The company could see its subscriber counts go up with the launch of a new ad tier and a crackdown on password sharing. Here’s a look at how social media is reacting to the possible hypocrisy...

Technology giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the many companies fighting for a share of the highly competitive streaming market via its AppleTV+ offering. While the streaming platform doesn’t have the same hit shows or movies as some competitors, a bet on sports could be the big...

A rivalry between two of the richest people in the world has escalated over the years due to their respective space companies. Here’s one thing that Amazon.com, Inc. and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos and Tesla Inc. and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk can agree on. What Happened: Over the years, a...

Media and cable giant Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) reported fourth quarter and full fiscal year financial results before market open Thursday. One of the key highlights of the report was the impact of the streaming platform Peacock and the potential contribution from the 2022 FIFA World Cup...