television

Video game company Roblox Corp (NYSE: RBLX) is partnering with a media company to adapt one of its leading platform games. Here are the details. What Happened: Roblox shares are soaring Wednesday after announcing fourth-quarter bookings of $899.4 million, which were up 17% year-over-year. The...

Super Bowl LVII saw strong viewership figures and commanded a record amount for Super Bowl commercials. Here are the figures and what it means for the company that had the broadcasting rights. What Happened: Media giant Fox Corp (NASDAQ: FOX)(NASDAQ: FOXA) had the broadcasting rights for Super...

Fans of the 1990s hit television show “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” are in luck. The franchise is celebrating 30 years with a new streaming special that will see many of the old cast members reunite. What Happened: Launched by Saban Brands in 1993, the Power Rangers brand had...

Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) is using the Annecy International Animation Film Festival to highlight upcoming new animated series that will hit Disney+ and other Disney platforms in 2023. Here’s a look at what was unveiled. What Happened: Disney used the festival as a place to...

It’s no secret meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) fell sharply after Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk's performance hosting "Saturday Night Live" on May 8, 2021. But how much could opportunistic traders have made shorting the crypto during the show? The May 8...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened: On April 19, 1948, the American Broadcasting Company made its network debut. Where Was The Market: The S&P 500 lingered between 15.40 and 16.15, and the Dow Jones Industrial...

Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU) shares are trading lower Thursday in sympathy with other streaming stocks amid general market weakness. The stock has been unable to break the strong downward trend it has been trading in.  The company is set to report fourth-quarter earnings after market...

Here’s what four analysts who cover Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) had to say about the company’s fourth-quarter earnings, slower growth for Disney+ and what’s ahead for the media giant. The Disney Analysts: Morgan Stanley analyst Benjamin Swinburne has an Overweight rating and a...

Fubotv Inc (NYSE: FUBO) shares have lagged the S&P 500 in 2021, generating a year-to-date total return of 18.3%. FuboTV’s stock has had a wild ride in 2021, but investors may be wondering whether there’s any value to be found in FuboTV shares. Earnings: A price-to-earnings ratio (PE...

For years, consumers and investors heard the phrase “cut the cord,” which meant ending a cable television subscription. The rise of streaming service providers and monthly plans has put a focus again on a huge market that may not have room for all players to win. Monthly subscriptions...

The 73rd Emmy Awards aired Sunday night and Elon Musk may have a hand in one of the winning awards. What Happened: "Saturday Night Live," which airs on Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) unit NBC, won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Contemporary Makeup for a Variety, Nonfiction...

Fox has been no stranger to testing reality shows or singing competitions. The latest from the broadcast network could bridge the metaverse to a reality competition and offers a unique opportunity for singers looking to hit it big. What Happened: A new reality show from Fox Corp (NASDAQ: FOX)...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL), which possesses disruptive potential in any sector it moves into, is making a big push into the streaming sector. Apple plans to increase the number of new TV shows and movies to at least one a week on its Apple TV+ streaming service, the Information...

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is planning to launch Amazon-branded TVs as soon as October in the United States, according to a report by Business Insider (via The Verge). What Happened: The Amazon-branded television sets will have screen sizes “in the range of 55 to 75 inches” and will...

NBA star LeBron James has over the years added acting in movies and television to his busy schedule. Normally featured playing himself, James has also played other characters throughout his acting career including a highly praised role in a comedy. James will play and voice himself in “...