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The latest episode of The Streaming Wars discusses the Emmy nominations, the latest batch of licensing deals at Universal, and the future of the theatrical model.
News Rundown Netflix: ‘Hard Cell’: ‘Doctor Who’ Star Catherine Tate Lands Netflix Prison Comedy Series: https://deadline.com/2021/06/hard-cell-catherine-tate-netflix-1234783972/ Adam Robitel & Gavin Heffernan Set Up Thriller Series At Netflix With Darren Aronofsky’s Protozoa Pictures: https://deadline.com/2021/06/adam-robitel-gavin-heffernan-thriller-series-netflix-darren-aronofsky-protozoa-pictures-1234784231/ ‘Castlevania’ Animation Studio Powerhouse Inks First-Look Deal With Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/06/powerhouse-animation-first-look-deal-netflix-castlevania-masters-of-the-universe-1234784152/ Greg Berlanti & Sarah Schechter Form Movie Partnership With Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/07/greg-berlanti-sarah-schechter-netflix-movie-partnership-1234786801/ Zack Snyder To Direct Sci-Fi Pic ‘Rebel Moon’ For Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/07/zack-snyder-rebel-moon-netflix-1234787164/ Shonda Rhimes Extends Deal With Netflix, Adds Feature Films & Gaming To Pact: https://deadline.com/2021/07/shonda-rhimes-extends-deal-with-netflix-adds-feature-films-gaming-1234788724/ ‘When They See Us’ Scribe Michael Starrbury Inks Overall Deal With Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/07/michael-starrbury-when-they-see-us-overall-deal-netflix-1234788875/ ‘Fatherhood’ Producers Higher Ground & Temple Hill Reteam For ‘Blackout’ Film & TV Series In Works At Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/07/fatherhood-producers-higher-ground-temple-hill-reteam-for-blackout-film-tv-series-in-works-at-netflix-1234791223/ Netflix Orders 3 Seasons Of ‘CoComelon Lane’ Animated Preschool Series & Specials: https://deadline.com/2021/07/netflix-orders-3-seasons-cocomelon-lane-animated-preschool-series-specials-little-baby-bum-1234791577/ Universal Animation Movies Hammer Post Peacock Multi-Year Pay Window With Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/07/universal-animation-movies-hammer-post-peacock-multi-year-pay-window-with-netflix-1234791655/
Prime Video: Janine Nabers Strikes Overall Deal With Amazon, Sets Hacking Drama ‘Syd’ At Streamer: https://deadline.com/2021/06/janine-nabers-overall-deal-amazon-developing-tech-drama-syd-1234784412/ Amazon Prime Video & IMDb TV Ink Movie Licensing Deal With Universal: https://deadline.com/2021/07/amazon-prime-video-imdb-tv-universal-licensing-deal-1234788103/ ‘The Tomorrow War 2’: Amazon & Skydance Already In Talks For Sequel Reteaming With Chris Pratt, Director Chris McKay & More: https://deadline.com/2021/07/chris-pratt-tomorrow-war-2-amazon-skydance-in-talks-1234788748/ ‘The Villainess’ TV Adaptation In The Works At Amazon From Francisca Hu, Skybound Entertainment & Next Entertainment World: https://deadline.com/2021/07/the-villainess-tv-adaptation-amazon-francisca-hu-skybound-1234788952/ Arsenal Set To Be Subject Of Amazon’s Next ‘All Or Nothing’ Doc: https://deadline.com/2021/07/arsenal-amazon-all-or-nothing-doc-1234789310/ James Corden & Sally Hawkins To Star In Comedy Drama Series ‘Mammals’ From Jez Butterworth For Amazon: https://deadline.com/2021/07/james-corden-sally-hawkins-comedy-drama-series-mammals-jez-butterworth-amazon-1234790641/
Hulu: Eugenio Derbez Lionsgate Romantic Comedy ‘The Valet’ Acquired By Hulu & Disney+: https://deadline.com/2021/07/eugenio-derbez-lionsgate-romantic-comedy-the-valet-acquired-by-hulu-disney-1234786580/
Apple TV+: ‘City On Fire’ Drama From Josh Schwartz & Stephanie Savage Gets Apple Series Order: https://deadline.com/2021/06/city-on-fire-drama-josh-schwartz-stephanie-savage-apple-series-order-1234784414/ Misha Green Inks Overall Deal With Apple Post ‘Lovecraft Country’ Cancellation: https://deadline.com/2021/07/misha-green-apple-overall-deal-lovecraft-country-hbo-1234789571/ Apple Exploring Streaming NFL’s Sunday Ticket Games On Apple TV+: https://deadline.com/2021/07/apple-nfl-streaming-sunday-ticket-games-apple-tv-plus-1234789736/
Disney+: Disney Claims $215M+ WW Victory At The B.O. & Disney+ Premier With ‘Black Widow’ Weekend: Will Distrib Model Endanger A Movie’s Life Cycle?: https://deadline.com/2021/07/black-widow-opening-weekend-box-office-1234789473/ Disney+ & Nat Geo Continue To Drink From Well Of UK Nature Shows With Plimsoll’s ‘Supernatural Planet’: https://deadline.com/2021/07/disney-nat-geo-supernatural-plimsoll-productions-1234791497/
HBO Max: ‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot HBO Max’s Most-Watched Original Series Over Launch Weekend, Streamer Says: https://deadline.com/2021/07/gossip-girl-reboot-hbo-maxs-most-watched-original-series-over-launch-weekend-streamer-says-1234790816/
Peacock: Peacock Will Become Pay-One Partner For All Universal Pics After HBO Deal Expiration At Year’s End: https://deadline.com/2021/07/peacock-will-become-pay-one-partner-for-all-universal-pics-after-hbo-deal-expiration-at-years-end-1234787069/ ‘Bridgerton’: The Dating Format? Peacock Orders Regency-Style Courting Competition ‘Pride & Prejudice: An Experiment In Romance’: https://deadline.com/2021/07/bridgerton-peacock-orders-regency-style-courting-competition-pride-prejudice-an-experiment-in-romance-1234787272/
Discovery+: Discovery+ To Blast Off With ‘Last Exit: Space’ From Werner Herzog, Rudolph Herzog: https://deadline.com/2021/06/discovery-documentary-last-exit-space-ep-narrator-werner-herzog-director-rudolph-herzog-news-1234784288/
Niche Streaming Services: Disney To Hike Price For ESPN+ By A Dollar A Month In August; Bundle, UFC PPV Costs To Remain Unchanged: https://deadline.com/2021/07/disney-to-hike-price-for-espn-by-a-dollar-a-month-in-august-bundle-ufc-ppv-costs-to-remain-unchanged-1234790850/
Other Streaming News: Emmys: HBO & HBO Max Combine Nominations To Edge Netflix As Disney & Apple Make Major Awards Statement: https://deadline.com/2021/07/streaming-services-hbo-hbo-max-win-nominations-emmys-2021-hbo-max-apple-disney-netflix-1234791039/
Check out all the latest trailers from your favorite streaming services by heading over to our YouTube channel to find playlists with all of the latest offerings.
You can help to support this show through Patreon. Thanks for your support. You can find us in a variety of different ways. Follow The Streaming Wars on Twitter @StreamingWar Follow Tony on Twitter @HammackTony Follow Dustin on Twitter @BeardedBatChief Email us at TheStreamingWars@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe to the show for all of the latest episodes.
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This episode is a quick one as Dustin goes solo to talk about the major news from the past two weeks. The big news includes Peacock landing a deal with Amazon and HBO Max going international. Fina all about the world of streaming on the latest episode of The Streaming Wars.
News Rundown Netflix: Will Smith To Host & Exec Produce Netflix Comedy Variety Special: https://deadline.com/2021/06/will-smith-host-exec-produce-netflix-comedy-variety-special-1234776614/ Danielle Sanchez-Witzel Inks Overall Deal With Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/06/danielle-sanchez-witzel-overall-deal-netflix-1234776953/ LA Lakers-Inspired Office Comedy Series Ordered By Netflix From Mindy Kaling, Elaine Ko & Jeanie Buss: https://deadline.com/2021/06/los-angeles-lakers-office-comedy-series-netflix-mindy-kaling-elaine-ko-jeanie-buss-1234777634/ Hell Freezes Over? Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners In Deal To Make Movies For Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/06/steven-spielberg-amblin-netflix-partnership-movies-the-trial-of-the-chicago-7-bradley-cooper-the-maestro-1234778665/ Netflix Expands Childrens Animation Slate With ‘A Tale Dark & Grimm,’ ‘Dogs In Space’ & ‘Super Giant Robot Brothers’: https://deadline.com/2021/06/netflix-sets-a-tale-dark-grimm-dogs-in-space-super-giant-robot-brothers-children-animation-slate-1234779081/ McG’s Wonderland Sound And Vision Teams With Netflix On Feature ‘The Tradition’: https://deadline.com/2021/06/mcgs-wonderland-sound-and-vision-netflix-the-tradition-1234779177/ Jerry Seinfeld To Star In & Direct ‘Unfrosted’; Netflix Wins Movie About Creation Of The Pop-Tart: https://deadline.com/2021/06/jerry-seinfeld-netflix-movie-deal-unfrosted-creation-of-pop-tart-directing-starring-cowriter-1234780032/ ‘#blackAF’: Netflix Not Proceeding With Ordered Season 2, Kenya Barris Comedy May Spawn Movies: https://deadline.com/2021/06/kenya-barris-blackaf-canceled-no-season-2-netflix-movies-1234780505/ ‘Echoes’ Mystery Thriller Limited Series Ordered By Netflix Under Overall Deal With Brian Yorkey: https://deadline.com/2021/06/echoes-limited-series-netflix-under-brian-yorkey-overall-deal-twin-sisters-1234783397/
Hulu: ‘The Hair Tales’: OWN & Hulu Team For Docuseries With Tracee Ellis Ross Among EPs: https://deadline.com/2021/06/the-hair-tales-tracee-ellis-ross-oprah-winfrey-own-hulu-1234780886/
Apple TV+: Dan Harmon & Nathan Pyle Adapting Comic ‘Strange Planet’ As Animated Series Greenlit At Apple: https://deadline.com/2021/06/dan-harmon-nathan-pyle-adapting-comic-strange-planet-animated-series-apple-1234780238/ ‘Liaison’: Apple Sets Vincent Cassel & Eva Green Series As First Anglo-French Original: https://deadline.com/2021/06/liaison-apple-vincent-cassel-eva-green-1234780812/
Disney+: Disney+ Sets Animated Sci-Fi Anthology ‘Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire’, Picks Up ‘Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes’ – Annecy: https://deadline.com/2021/06/disney-plus-kizazi-moto-generation-fire-kiya-and-the-kimoja-heroes-annecy-1234776961/ Peter Jackson’s ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ Six-Hour Doc Set For Three-Day Thanksgiving Debut On Disney+: https://deadline.com/2021/06/the-beatles-get-back-peter-jackson-disney-six-hour-documentary-three-day-thanksgiving-debut-1234777028/
HBO Max: ‘Amy Learns To…’ Unscripted Series Set At HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/06/amy-schumer-learns-to-unscripted-series-hbo-max-1234780946/ ‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot Premiere To Air On The CW One Day After HBO Max Debut Next Month: https://deadline.com/2021/06/gossip-girl-reboot-premiere-cw-hbo-max-1234781192/ Madame X Series, Based On DC Character, In The Works At HBO Max From Angela Robinson & J.J. Abrams: https://deadline.com/2021/06/madame-x-series-dc-comics-hbo-max-angela-robinson-j-j-abrams-1234781704/ HBO Max Orders Swedish Comedy ‘Lust’ Starring ‘The Bridge’ Actress Sofia Helin: https://deadline.com/2021/06/hbo-max-swedish-comedy-lust-sofia-helin-1234782633/ John Wells & Matt Kester’s Lifeguard Drama ‘Ke Nui Road’ Picked Up To Pilot At HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/06/john-wells-matt-kester-lifeguard-drama-ken-nui-road-pilot-hbo-max-1234783059/ HBO Max launches outside the US in 39 new territories: https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/2021/6/29/22556006/hbo-max-launches-in-39-international-markets-outside-us
Peacock: Peacock Sets Olympics Highlights Show With Kevin Hart & Snoop Dogg: https://deadline.com/2021/06/peacock-olympics-highlights-show-kevin-hart-snoop-dogg-1234779916/ Peacock Lands On Amazon Fire TV & Fire Tablets: https://deadline.com/2021/06/peacock-amazon-fire-tv-fire-tablets-1234780313/
Discovery+: Discovery+ To Examine Hillsong Church Scandal & Downfall Of Ex-Pastor Carl Lentz In Docuseries: https://deadline.com/2021/06/discovery-plus-hillsong-church-scandal-ex-pastor-carl-lentz-docuseries-1234775733/
Niche Streaming Services: Roku Originals Draw More Viewing In 2 Weeks Than Quibi Did In Its Lifetime: https://deadline.com/2021/06/roku-originals-quibi-streaming-one-billion-1234777771/ Univision Takes Aim At Netflix, Setting 2022 Launch Of Streaming Service With Subscription Tier: https://deadline.com/2021/06/univision-streaming-netflix-hispanic-prendetv-subscription-2022-1234778602/ ‘The Demi Lovato Show’ Gets Roku Premiere Date; Shortform Talker Had Been Set For Quibi: https://deadline.com/2021/06/demi-lovato-show-premiere-date-roku-channel-quibi-1234783091/
Check out all the latest trailers from your favorite streaming services by heading over to our YouTube channel to find playlists with all of the latest offerings.
You can help to support this show through Patreon. Thanks for your support. You can find us in a variety of different ways. Follow The Streaming Wars on Twitter @StreamingWar Follow Tony on Twitter @HammackTony Follow Dustin on Twitter @BeardedBatChief Email us at TheStreamingWars@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe to the show for all of the latest episodes.
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The past two weeks saw HBO launch their AVOD tier, Peacock land a new carriage deal with a major electronics company, and Amazon scoop up even more sports rights. We talk about all of this and discuss which streaming service had the worst launch. The answers might surprise you.
News Rundown Netflix: ‘Supercrooks’ Live-Action Millarworld Series Ordered By Netflix As ‘Jupiter’s Legacy’ Releases Cast: https://deadline.com/2021/06/supercrooks-live-action-series-netflix-matt-millar-jupiters-legacy-canceled-cast-released-1234768204/ Netflix Lands Reddit Psychological Thriller Novella ‘We Used To Live Here’ As Blake Lively Vehicle: https://deadline.com/2021/06/blake-lively-netflix-reddit-psychological-thriller-novel-we-used-to-live-here-marcus-kliewer-1234768888/ Jennifer Lopez Inks Multi-Year First-Look Production Deal With Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/06/jennifer-lopez-nuyorican-netflix-production-deal-1234770575/ ‘Castlevania’ Universe Expands With New Netflix Series Set During French Revolution Led By Descendant Of Trevor & Sypha: https://deadline.com/2021/06/castlevania-sequel-anime-series-richter-belmont-trevor-and-sypha-netflix-1234773717/ ‘Far Cry’: Netflix Unveils Two Projects Inspired By Ubisoft Video Game Franchise: https://deadline.com/2021/06/far-cry-netflix-two-projects-ubisoft-video-game-franchise-1234773812/ Netflix Lands Worldwide Rights To Sci-Fi Sequel ‘Code 8: Part II’: https://deadline.com/2021/06/netflix-code-8-part-2-acquisition-1234774813/ Naomi Watts & Bobby Cannavale To Headline ‘The Watcher’ Ryan Murphy Limited Series For Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/06/naomi-watts-bobby-cannavale-the-watcher-ryan-murphy-l-netflix-1234772500/ Jennifer Lopez To Star In Netflix’s Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Atlas’ With Brad Peyton Directing: https://deadline.com/2021/06/jennifer-lopez-netflixs-sci-fi-thriller-atlas-brad-peyton-directing-1234775196/
Prime Video: Justina Machado To Headline ‘The Horror Of Dolores Roach’ Amazon Pilot From Blumhouse Based On Podcast: https://deadline.com/2021/06/justina-machado-the-horror-of-dolores-roach-amazon-pilot-1234768234/ Amazon Scores “Historic” Deal To Stream Ligue 1 Soccer in France: https://deadline.com/2021/06/amazon-ligue-1-soccer-france-1234773737/
Hulu: Hulu Cooks Up Baking Competition Series ‘Baker’s Dozen’: https://deadline.com/2021/06/hulu-baking-competition-series-bakers-dozen-1234768718/
Paramount+: Paramount+ Sets Summer 2021 Lineup Including ‘Quiet Place 2,’ ‘PAW Patrol’ Movie And More As New Ad-Supported Plan Launches: https://deadline.com/2021/06/paramount-plus-summer-lineup-schedule-quiet-place-2-paw-patrol-movie-1234770644/
Apple TV+: ‘Who Are You, Charlie Brown?’: Apple To Celebrate Peanuts Characters, Creator Charles M. Shulz With Documentary Special: https://deadline.com/2021/06/who-are-you-charlie-brown-peanuts-charles-schulz-apple-celebrate-documentary-special-1234769114/
Disney+: Disney+ Sets Summer Premiere Date For ‘Behind The Attraction’ Docuseries: https://deadline.com/2021/06/behind-the-attraction-disney-plus-summer-premiere-date-docuseries-1234770994/ ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Prequel Series Greenlighted By Disney+; Briana Middleton Joins Josh Gad & Luke Evans: https://deadline.com/2021/06/beauty-and-the-beast-prequel-series-disney-plus-briana-middleton-josh-gad-luke-evans-gaston-and-lefou-1234775284/ Disney Plus has no plans for a lower cost ad-supported option for now, CEO says: https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/15/22535861/disney-plus-cheaper-ad-supported-plan
HBO Max: HBO Max With Ads Launches, Promising “Lowest Commercial Ad Load” In Streaming: https://deadline.com/2021/06/hbo-max-ads-launches-lowest-commercial-load-streaming-1234767796/ New Line Nabs YA Novel ‘The Distance From Me To You’ For HBO Max; Sabrina Carpenter To Star, Tiffany Paulsen To Script: https://deadline.com/2021/06/the-distance-from-me-to-you-sabrina-carpenter-movie-new-line-hbo-max-tiffany-paulsen-1234767497/ Nikki Glaser To Host ‘FBoy Island’ Reality Series For HBO Max From ‘The Bachelor’ & ‘Love Is Blind’ EPs: https://deadline.com/2021/06/nikki-glaser-fboy-island-hbo-max-the-bachelor-love-is-blind-1234773294/ ‘Perfect Strangers’: Robin Thede & London Hughes To Lead Reboot Of ‘80s Comedy In The Works At HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/06/perfect-strangers-robin-thede-london-hughes-reboot-80s-comedy-hbo-max-1234774772/
Peacock: ‘The Resort’ From Andy Siara, Sam Esmail & UCP Travels To Peacock: https://deadline.com/2021/06/the-resort-from-andy-siara-sam-esmail-ucp-peacock-1234767878/ Peacock Acquires Documentary ‘Civil War (Or, Who Do We Think We Are)’ & Sets Premiere Date; Brad Pitt Among EPs: https://deadline.com/2021/06/peacock-acquires-documentary-civil-war-or-who-do-we-think-we-are-brad-pitt-premiere-date-msnbc-1234768707/ ‘Fruits Of Thy Labor’ Family Drama From Billy Porter & Greg Berlanti In Works At Peacock: https://deadline.com/2021/06/fruits-of-thy-labor-family-drama-billy-porter-dan-mccabe-greg-berlanti-development-peacock-1234769531/ Peacock And Top Smart TV Maker Samsung Set Streaming Carriage Deal: https://deadline.com/2021/06/peacock-top-smart-tv-maker-samsung-set-streaming-carriage-deal-1234770830/ ‘Ted’ TV Series From Seth MacFarlane Based On Movie Ordered By Peacock; UCP & MRC Producing: https://deadline.com/2021/06/ted-tv-series-seth-macfarlane-peacock-ucp-mrc-1234772135/ Family Comedy ‘Take Note’ Lands Series Order At Peacock: https://deadline.com/2021/06/family-musical-comedy-take-note-series-order-peacock-1234773268/ ‘Let Me Hear A Rhyme’ Drama From Morenike Balogun, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson & Morgan Cooper In Works At Peacock: https://deadline.com/2021/06/let-me-hear-a-rhyme-drama-morenike-balogun-curtis-50-cent-jackson-morgan-cooper-tv-peacock-1234773986/
Niche Streaming Services: Kevin Hart Action Comedy Series ‘Die Hart’, Born On Quibi & Now On Roku Channel, Renewed For Season 2: https://deadline.com/2021/06/kevin-hart-die-hart-renewed-quibi-roku-channel-1234771245/
Check out all the latest trailers from your favorite streaming services by heading over to our YouTube channel to find playlists with all of the latest offerings.
You can help to support this show through Patreon. Thanks for your support. You can find us in a variety of different ways. Follow The Streaming Wars on Twitter @StreamingWar Follow Tony on Twitter @HammackTony Follow Dustin on Twitter @BeardedBatChief Email us at TheStreamingWars@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe to the show for all of the latest episodes.
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As the summer begins and news slows, there was one major announcement that we started talking about the rumor last episode. Amazon officially announced that they are purchasing MGM. What does this mean for the rest of the entertainment industry? There is that and more with sports and service updates from the past two weeks.
News Rundown Netflix: Arnold Schwarzenegger Spy Adventure Series Ordered By Netflix; Skydance TV Show Also Stars Monica Barbaro: https://deadline.com/2021/05/arnold-schwarzenegger-spy-adventure-series-netflix-skydance-tv-show-monica-barbaro-1234760399/ Lindsay Lohan To Star In Netflix Holiday Movie: https://deadline.com/2021/05/lindsay-lohan-netflix-christmas-movie-casting-1234763220/ Netflix, Charlize Theron & ‘Mulan’ Director Niki Caro Team On Film About Gender Equality In Big-Wave Surfing: https://deadline.com/2021/05/netflix-charlize-theron-niki-caro-film-female-surfer-1234763849/ Netflix Adapts Leo Tolstoy’s ‘Anna Karenina’ As First Russian Original Drama; Svetlana Khodchenkova To Star: https://deadline.com/2021/05/netflix-anna-k-leo-tolstoy-anna-karenina-first-russian-original-svetlana-khodchenkova-1234764255/ Melissa Barrera To Headline Netflix Survival Drama Series ‘Breathe’: https://deadline.com/2021/06/melissa-barrera-netflix-survival-wilderness-drama-series-breathe-1234767299/
Prime Video: Amazon Orders Local Version Of ‘The Masked Singer’ In Japan: https://deadline.com/2021/05/amazon-the-masked-singer-japan-yo-oizumi-1234763592/ Amazon Confirms It’s Buying MGM For $8.45 Billion; No Word On Questions From Leadership Structure To Epix: https://deadline.com/2021/05/amazon-to-buy-mgm-for-8-45-billion-merger-1234764306/ Unscripted Boom & TV Reboot Frenzy Could Follow Amazon’s Mega-Deal For MGM: https://deadline.com/2021/05/unscripted-boom-tv-reboot-frenzy-could-follow-amazons-mega-deal-for-mgm-1234764894/ Amazon Unveils Pair Of New Italian Series, Casting Of Debut Italian Film & Talent Deal With Rapper Achille Lauro: https://deadline.com/2021/05/amazon-slate-new-italian-series-casting-debut-italian-film-talent-deal-rapper-achille-lauro-1234765165/ ‘Barry’ Prouducer Jason Kim & Scooter Braun’s SB Projects Team Up With Rapper Tablo For K-Pop Comedy Series ‘Neon Machine’ At Amazon: https://deadline.com/2021/05/tablo-jason-kim-scooter-braun-sb-projects-amazon-neon-machine-1234766159/
Paramount+: Tony Awards Sets Date To Stream On Paramount+ Followed By Two-Hour Concert Event On CBS: https://deadline.com/2021/05/tony-awards-date-september-26-paramount-livestream-broadways-back-concert-event-cbs-1234764324/ ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Moves From VH1 To Paramount+; Lineup Of Returning Queens Unveiled: https://deadline.com/2021/05/rupauls-drag-race-all-stars-vh1-paramount-lineup-returning-queens-unveiled-1234764201/
Apple TV+: Rebecca Ferguson To Star In Series Adaptation Of Hugh Howey’s Dystopian Novels ‘Wool’ For Apple From Graham Yost & Morten Tyldum: https://deadline.com/2021/05/rebecca-ferguson-apple-hugh-howey-novels-wool-graham-yost-morten-tyldum-1234761107/ Apple Orders ‘The Big Door Prize’ Comedy Series From ‘Schitt’s Creek’ EP David West Read & Skydance: https://deadline.com/2021/05/the-big-door-prize-comedy-schitts-creek-producer-david-west-read-apple-series-order-1234766251/
HBO Max: ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Animated Series From Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves Set At HBO Max & Cartoon Network: https://deadline.com/2021/05/batman-caped-crusader-animated-series-from-bruce-timm-j-j-abrams-matt-reeves-greenlit-at-hbo-max-cartoon-network-1234759890/ ‘My Adventures With Superman’: Jack Quaid-Fronted Animated Series Gets Two Season Order From HBO Max & Cartoon Network: https://deadline.com/2021/05/my-adventures-with-superman-hbo-max-cartoon-network-gives-jack-quaid-animated-series-two-season-order-1234759929/ HBO Max Will Debut Ad-Supported Tier At $9.99 In First Week Of June: https://deadline.com/2021/05/hbo-max-price-ad-supported-streaming-warnermedia-1234759636/ Robert Pattinson Signs First-Look Deal With Warner Bros, New Line, Warner Bros Television & HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/05/robert-pattinson-first-look-deal-warner-bros-1234762910/ ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Happening With Sam Raimi & More For New Line; Alyssa Sutherland & Lily Sullivan To Star: https://deadline.com/2021/05/evil-dead-rise-sam-raimi-bruce-campbell-evil-dead-sequel-new-line-hbo-max-1234764445/ Jason Kilar Confirms Plan To Remain WarnerMedia CEO Through Mid-2022: https://deadline.com/2021/05/jason-kilar-warnermedia-ceo-att-discovery-merger-1234765377/ HBO Max Acquires Broadcast Rights to UEFA Champions League in Brazil and Mexico Until 2024: https://thestreamable.com/news/hbo-max-acquires-broadcast-rights-to-uefa-champions-league-in-brazil-and-mexico-until-2024 HBO Max Blacks Out Before Much-Anticipated ‘Mare Of Easttown’ Finale: https://deadline.com/2021/05/hbo-max-blacks-out-before-much-anticipated-mare-of-easttown-finale-1234766720/
Peacock: ‘Vampire Academy’ Series Adaptation From Julie Plec & Marguerite MacIntyre Ordered At Peacock: https://deadline.com/2021/05/vampire-academy-series-adaptation-julie-plec-marguerite-macintyre-peacock-1234760229/ Seth Meyers & Josh Meyers Developing Animated Series ‘Colony 2’ For Peacock: https://deadline.com/2021/05/seth-josh-meyers-developing-animated-series-colony-2-peacock-1234761176/ Universal Putting ‘The Boss Baby: Family Business’ On Peacock Streaming Service Theatrical Day & Date In Bold Swing: https://deadline.com/2021/05/boss-baby-family-business-peacock-theatrical-day-and-date-release-1234763244/ Elizabeth Banks To Direct & Co-Star In ‘Red Queen’ Drama Based On Book In Works At Peacock: https://deadline.com/2021/05/elizabeth-banks-direct-co-star-red-queen-drama-book-peacock-1234763578/ Peacock & Sky Team For Doc Series ‘Epstein’s Shadow: Ghislaine Maxwell’: https://deadline.com/2021/05/epstein-shadow-ghislaine-maxwell-sky-peacock-1234764291/ Tara Hernandez & Damon Lindelof Get Straight-To Series Order For Faith Vs. Technology Drama At Peacock: https://deadline.com/2021/05/tara-hernandez-damon-lindelof-get-straight-to-series-faith-technology-drama-peacock-1234765583/
Discovery+: ‘Curse Of The Chippendales’ True-Crime Series Gets Greenlight At Discovery+: https://deadline.com/2021/05/curse-of-the-chippendales-true-crime-series-discovery-plus-1234759567/ ‘Shock Docs: The Devil Made Me Do It’: Discovery+ Sets Reality Version Of Latest ‘Conjuring’ Film: https://deadline.com/2021/05/the-devil-made-me-do-it-discovery-plus-documentary-conjuring-movie-case-1234764158/ Discovery announces new name of WarnerMedia merger: Warner Bros. Discovery: https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/1/22448140/warner-bros-discovery-warnermedia-new-name-merger-att
Niche Streaming Services: CNN Chief Jeff Zucker Says ‘CNN+’ Streaming Service is In The Works: https://thestreamable.com/news/cnn-chief-jeff-zucker-confirms-plans-for-cnn-plus-streaming-service New Original Shows, Documentaries Planned for Stand-Alone Streaming Service ‘CNN+’: https://thestreamable.com/news/new-original-shows-documentaries-planned-for-stand-alone-streaming-service-cnn-plus
Other Items of Note: Why on Earth did Amazon spend $8 billion on a zombie studio?: https://www.theverge.com/22458734/amazon-mgm-8-billion-prime-video-streaming NBCUniversal Explores Selling Off or Streaming RSNs on Peacock: https://thestreamable.com/news/nbcuniversal-explores-streaming-or-selling-off-rsns
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After weeks of little news, we are overloaded with more news than a single episode can handle. The big news and the bulk of the episode is spent discussing the news about the WarnerMedia and Discovery merger announcement. What does it mean for the future of streaming? What does this do to the other streaming services? We also have new numbers for Paramount+ and Disney+ along with another rumor of MGM looking to be bought by a streaming giant. Find all about it on the latest episode of The Steaming Wars.
News Rundown Netflix: Netflix & Mark Millar Roll Out Big Plans With ‘Super Crooks’ Debut, Untitled Spy Show, ‘Prodigy’ Scribe + More: https://deadline.com/2021/05/netflix-mark-miller-super-crooks-jupiters-legacy-magic-order-prodigy-1234750645/ ‘Pray Away’: Netflix Picks Up Ryan Murphy & Blumhouse Documentary Ahead Of Tribeca Film Festival: https://deadline.com/2021/05/pray-away-netflix-picks-up-ryan-murphy-blumhouse-documentary-ahead-of-tribeca-film-festival-1234754679/ Daniel Powell & Alex Bach’s Irony Point Inks Overall Deal With Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/05/daniel-powell-alex-bach-irony-point-overall-deal-netflix-1234754581/ Netflix Picks Up Darren Star Comedy Series ‘Uncoupled’ Co-Created By Jeffrey Richman: https://deadline.com/2021/05/netflix-uncoupled-darren-star-jeffrey-richman-comedy-series-1234754645/ ‘365 Days’ Sequels: Netflix Filming Parts 2 And 3 Of Popular & Controversial Polish Erotic Drama: https://deadline.com/2021/05/365-days-sequels-netflix-filming-parts-2-and-3-popular-controversial-polish-erotic-drama-1234755527/ ‘Bridgerton’ Gets Young Queen Charlotte Spinoff From Shonda Rhimes, Sets Jess Brownell As Season 3 & 4 Showrunner: https://deadline.com/2021/05/bridgerton-young-queen-charlotte-spinoff-prequel-shonda-rhimes-jess-brownell-season-3-4-showrunner-chris-van-dusen-exit-1234756520/ ‘Bumblebee’ Director Travis Knight To Helm Netflix’s Vampire Action Thriller ‘Uprising’: https://deadline.com/2021/05/bumblebee-travis-knight-netflixs-vampire-action-thriller-uprising-1234756829/
Prime Video: Ken Jeong To Star In Dramedy Series ‘Shoot The Moon’ In The Works At Amazon With Daniel Dae Kim Producing: https://deadline.com/2021/05/ken-jeong-dramedy-shoot-the-moon-in-the-works-at-amazon-daniel-dae-kim-producing-1234750351/ Amazon Acquires Action-Adventure Spec ‘Valor’ From Jeff Chan & Andrew Rhymer, 87North Producing: https://deadline.com/2021/05/amazon-valor-movie-87north-jeff-chan-andrew-rhymer-1234754923/ Amazon Prime Video, WNBA Set Exclusive, Multi-Year Streaming Deal; Coverage Starts May 29: https://deadline.com/2021/05/amazon-prime-video-wnba-in-exclusive-multi-year-streaming-deal-1234755057/ Amazon is in talks to buy MGM for $9 billion: https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/17/22441330/amazon-mgm-offer Sigourney Weaver To Star In & EP ‘The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart’ Series Adaptation For Amazon; Made Up Stories, Amazon Studios & Endeavor Content To Produce: https://deadline.com/2021/05/sigourney-weaver-the-lost-flowers-of-alice-hart-amazon-1234758827/ Bushfire Feature Doc From Cate Blanchett & Eva Orner Leads Amazon’s Latest Australian Originals Slate: https://deadline.com/2021/05/cate-blanchett-bushfire-doc-amazon-australia-1234758919/
Hulu: Los Angeles Lakers Docuseries From Jeanie Buss & Antoine Fuqua Ordered By Hulu: https://deadline.com/2021/05/los-angeles-lakers-docuseries-jeanie-buss-antoine-fuqua-ordered-hulu-1234753212/ Paul McCartney, Rick Rubin’s Music History Documentary Series ‘McCartney 3,2,1’ Heads To Hulu: https://deadline.com/2021/05/paul-mccartney-rick-rubin-hulu-original-music-documentary-series-mccartney-321-1234757933/ Chippendales Drama ‘Immigrant’ Starring Kumail Nanjiani Takes Off At Hulu: https://deadline.com/2021/05/chippendales-drama-immigrant-kumail-nanjiani-hulu-1234759141/
Paramount+: WNBA Heading to Paramount+, Twitter, Facebook: https://thestreamable.com/news/wnba-heading-to-paramount-plus-twitter-facebook Paramount Plus Leads Quarterly Gain Of 6M Streaming Subscribers As ViacomCBS Beats Wall Street Estimates: https://deadline.com/2021/05/viacomcbs-paramount-plus-streaming-q1-6-million-subscribers-wall-street-1234750834/ Nickelodeon Shuts Down NickHits as Shows and Movies Head to Paramount+: https://thestreamable.com/news/nickelodeon-shuts-down-nickhits-paramount-plus ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish On Paramount+ A-Movie-A-Week Plan And How SpongeBob Drove Engagement: https://deadline.com/2021/05/viacomcbs-ceo-bob-bakish-paramount-plus-movies-nickelodeon-spongebob-1234750890/ It’s Official: Paramount+ is Ending Its $5.99 Tier & Moving to Ad-Supported $4.99 Option Next Month: https://thestreamable.com/news/its-official-paramount-plus-is-ending-its-5-99-tier-moving-to-ad-supported-4-99-option
Apple TV+: Billy Crudup To Star In ‘Hello Tomorrow!’ Dramedy Series Ordered By Apple TV+ From MRC Television: https://deadline.com/2021/05/billy-crudup-star-hello-tomorrow-dramedy-series-apple-tv-plus-1234750739/ Apple Original Films & A24 Partner On Awards Season Joel Coen-Directed Frances McDormand-Denzel Washington Drama ‘The Tragedy Of Macbeth’: https://deadline.com/2021/05/denzel-washington-frances-mcdormand-apple-the-tragedy-of-macbeth-deal-joel-coen-directed-a24-shakespeare-1234754561/
Disney+: ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’: Disney+ Sets First-Ever Muppets Halloween Special Event: https://deadline.com/2021/05/muppets-haunted-mansion-disney-plus-muppets-halloween-special-event-1234751284/ Disney+ Hits 103.6 Million Subscribers, Adding 8.7 Million in Q2 2021: https://thestreamable.com/news/disney-plus-q2-2021
HBO Max: K-Pop Latin American Boy Band Competition Series In The Works At HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/05/k-pop-latin-american-boy-band-competition-series-hbo-max-bts-1234718985/ Michael Showalter Inks First-Look Deal With HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/05/michael-showalter-inks-first-look-deal-with-hbo-max-1234753970/ ‘Gordita Chronicles’ Comedy Gets Series Order By HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/05/the-gordita-chronicles-pilot-series-order-hbo-max-claudia-forestieri-josh-berman-zoe-saldana-1234753158/ HBO Max Takes Film/TV Rights To Tina Andrews’ Queen Charlotte Historical Novel ‘Charlotte Sophia’: https://deadline.com/2021/05/hbo-max-film-tv-rights-tina-andrews-queen-charlotte-historical-novel-charlotte-sophia-1234756763/ ‘Project Greenlight’ Revival From Issa Rae Gets Series Order At HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/05/project-greenlight-revival-issa-rae-gets-series-order-hbo-max-1234759108/ HBO Max Orders ‘Sweet Life: Los Angeles’ Reality Series From Issa Rae: https://deadline.com/2021/05/hbo-max-orders-sweet-life-los-angeles-reality-series-issa-rae-1234759126/
Peacock: NBCUniversal Explores Selling Off or Streaming RSNs on Peacock: https://thestreamable.com/news/nbcuniversal-explores-streaming-or-selling-off-rsns Peacock Picks Up Documentary On ‘SNL’ Writer Jim Downey, Orders ‘Diamond Princess’ & ‘Gamer Murders’: https://deadline.com/2021/05/peacock-documentary-on-snl-writer-jim-downey-diamond-princess-gamer-murders-originals-1234753043/ Peacock Pins John Cena’s ‘WWE Evil’ Series & Sets Multi-Part Joe Montana Documentary: https://deadline.com/2021/05/peacock-pins-john-cenas-wwe-evil-series-sets-multi-part-joe-montana-documentary-1234753671/ Demi Lovato Searches For UFOs In Four-Part Docuseries For Peacock: https://deadline.com/2021/05/unidentified-with-demi-lovato-ufos-peacock-1234753870/ Paris Hilton & JoJo Siwa Docuseries Land At Peacock As NBC’s Ed Helms & Randall Park Hybrid Format ‘True Story’ Moves To Streamer: https://deadline.com/2021/05/paris-hilton-jojo-siwa-docuseries-peacock-true-story-1234754712/ Amy Poehler’s ‘Baking It’, Spinoffs From ‘Top Chef’ & ‘Below Deck’ Cooked Up For Peacock: https://deadline.com/2021/05/amy-poehlers-baking-it-top-chef-below-deck-spinoffs-peacock-1234755528/ ‘Psych 3: This Is Gus’: Peacock Orders Third Movie In Comedy Franchise: https://deadline.com/2021/05/psych-3-this-is-gus-peacock-third-movie-comedy-franchise-1234755621/ Snoop Dogg Developing Unscripted Series About World’s Dumbest Criminals For Peacock, Teams With Kevin Hart On Comedy Sports News Show: https://deadline.com/2021/05/snoop-dogg-worlds-dumbest-criminals-peacock-teams-with-kevin-hart-comedy-sports-news-show-1234758438/
Discovery+: ‘Ghost Adventures’ Zak Bagans & Eli Roth Team On ‘The Haunted Museum’ Horror Anthology Series For Discovery+: https://deadline.com/2021/05/ghost-adventures-zak-bagans-eli-roth-the-haunted-museum-horror-anthology-series-discovery-plus-1234758664/ Fresh Off WarnerMedia Merger Reveal, Discovery Touts 2021-22 Streaming And Linear Programming: https://deadline.com/2021/05/discovery-upfront-tlc-food-network-programming-streaming-warnermedia-1234759097/
Niche Streaming Services: Quibi Shows Returning As Roku Originals On May 20 As Streaming Provider Begins New Programming Chapter: https://deadline.com/2021/05/quibi-shows-return-roku-originals-streaming-1234754727/ Disney Renews MLB Deal, Inks Agreement With Spain’s LaLiga; CEO Says NFL Sunday Ticket Still In Play: https://deadline.com/2021/05/leo-messi-disney-mlb-laliga-deals-espn-baseball-bob-chapek-1234755874/
Other Streaming News: AT&T is merging WarnerMedia with Discovery to create a new media giant: https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/17/22439964/at-t-warnermedia-discovery-merger-spin-off https://www.ign.com/articles/what-does-the-warnermedia-and-discovery-deal-mean-for-you
Other Items of Note: Comcast, Apple Kicked MGM Tires, Valued Studio Less Than Amazon Does: https://www.mediaplaynews.com/comcast-apple-kicked-mgm-tires-valued-studio-less-than-amazon/
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After weeks of slow news, the past two weeks brought new numbers from Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Peacock, and Discovery+. On top of that, there were a few new sports deals revealed that will affect streaming in the near future and what will the ad-supported version of HBO Max look like? All of that and more as Tony and Dustin discuss everything from the world of streaming for the past two weeks.
News Rundown Netflix: Ava DuVernay’s ‘Wings Of Fire’ Animated Series Ordered At Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/04/ava-duvernays-wings-of-fire-animated-series-netflix-1234740066/ Netflix Misses Q1 Subscriber Targets, Blaming Covid-19 Issues, But Beats Financial Forecasts: https://deadline.com/2021/04/netflix-misses-q1-subscriber-targets-first-quarter-2021-covid-19-streaming-1234739802/ Netflix Near Deal On KISS Biopic ‘Shout It Out Loud;’ Joachim Rønning To Direct Film With Leaders Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons Center Stage: https://deadline.com/2021/04/kiss-movie-netflix-shout-it-out-loud-gene-simmons-paul-stanley-joachim-ronning-direct-1234740381/ ‘Floor Is Lava’ Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/04/floor-is-lava-season-2-netflix-1234741241/ Hype House Reality Series Lands At Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/04/hype-house-reality-series-netflix-1234739603/ Bubba Wallace Docuseries From 300 Studios, Boardwalk Pictures In The Works At Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/04/bubba-wallace-docuseries-netflix-300-studios-boardwalk-pictures-1234741714/ Netflix Boards Thai Supernatural Thriller ‘Ghost Lab’ In Deal With Local Producer GDH: https://deadline.com/2021/04/netflix-thai-supernatural-thriller-ghost-lab-gdh-1234744090/ Sony Animation’s Lin-Manuel Miranda Musical Pic ‘Vivo’ Headed To Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/04/sony-animation-lin-manuel-miranda-musical-pic-vivo-headed-to-netflix-1234744464/ Noah Centineo To Star In Netflix CIA Series From Alexi Hawley, Doug Liman & eOne: https://deadline.com/2021/04/noah-centineo-netflix-cia-series-entertainment-one-alexi-hawley-1234745655/ Netflix Unveils Its “Play Something” Feature For The Momentarily Uninspired: https://deadline.com/2021/04/netflix-play-something-feature-1234745757/ Jurnee Smollett To Star In & Executive Produce Netflix’s ‘Lou’ Alongside Allison Janney: https://deadline.com/2021/04/jurnee-smollett-netflix-movie-lou-cast-and-executive-producer-1234745984/ Felicity Jones & Shailene Woodley Movie ‘The Last Letter From Your Lover’ Sets Summer Release On Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/04/felicity-jones-shailene-woodley-movie-the-last-letter-from-your-lover-sets-summer-release-on-netflix-1234746556/ Katherine Ryan’s ‘The Duchess’ Canceled By Netflix After One Season: https://deadline.com/2021/04/katherine-ryan-the-duchess-canceled-netflix-1234747018/ ‘The Last Kingdom’: Netflix Saxon Saga To End With Season 5: https://deadline.com/2021/04/the-last-kingdom-netflix-season-5-final-1234746445/ Netflix Lands José Padilha-Directed Action Spec Package ‘Sharp’ From Stampede Ventures: https://deadline.com/2021/04/netflix-jose-padilha-directed-knife-fighting-action-film-sharp-stampede-ventures-narcos-1234747491/ ‘Arcane’: Netflix Sets ‘League of Legends’ Animated Series From Riot Games: https://deadline.com/2021/05/arcane-netflix-sets-league-of-legends-animated-series-from-riot-games-1234748771/ Netflix Giving Mexican Box Office Hit ‘We Are The Nobles’ An English-Language Feature Adaptation: https://deadline.com/2021/05/netflix-mexico-box-office-hit-we-are-the-nobles-feature-adaptation-chris-columbus-1234749533/
Prime Video: Amazon Earnings Go Into Orbit As Streaming Hours Rise 70% Year Over Year: https://deadline.com/2021/04/amazon-earnings-explode-prime-video-streaming-up-70-percent-jeff-bezos-1234746965/ Amazon’s Thursday Night Football streaming deal with the NFL will start a year early: thursday-night-football-2022-season-184224274.html">https://www.engadget.com/amazon-thursday-night-football-2022-season-184224274.html
Hulu: ‘Olga Dies Dreaming’ Drama Based On Novel Lands Hulu Pilot Order: https://deadline.com/2021/04/olga-dies-dreaming-drama-based-novel-hulu-pilot-order-1234747136/
Apple TV+: Apple Picks Up eOne Feature Musical ‘Come From Away’: https://deadline.com/2021/04/apple-picks-up-eone-feature-musical-come-from-away-1234747587/ Apple Lands Another Tom Hanks Film; ‘Finch’, Formerly Titled ‘Bios’, To Likely Release In Awards Season: https://deadline.com/2021/05/apple-acquires-tom-hanks-finch-formerly-bios-awards-season-1234748776/
Disney+: Disney And Sony Reach Windows Deal That Can Sling ‘Spider-Man’ To Disney+ For First Time, Along With Reach Across Hulu, ABC, FX & More: https://deadline.com/2021/04/disney-sony-streaming-spider-man-disney-plus-1234741215/
HBO Max: HBO And HBO Max Add 2.7M Subscribers In Q1; AT&T CEO John Stankey Declines To Offer Revised Streaming Metrics – Update: https://deadline.com/2021/04/hbo-max-subscribers-streaming-att-earnings-revenue-warnermedia-1234741568/ ‘Take Out’: Asian Cuisine Docuseries From Lisa Ling Ordered By HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/04/lisa-ling-asian-take-out-hbo-max-docuseries-ordered-1234741411/ Selena Gomez Cooking Series ‘Selena + Chef’ Returns To Kitchen For Season 3 On HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/04/selena-gomez-selena-chef-third-season-hbo-max-1234742424/ WarnerMedia News & Sports Chief Jeff Zucker Taps Brakes On HBO Max NHL Streaming: “It’s Not Imminent”: https://deadline.com/2021/04/warnermedia-news-sports-chief-jeff-zucker-taps-brakes-on-hbo-max-nhl-streaming-its-not-imminent-1234744931/ WarnerMedia plans to charge $9.99 per month for ad-supported HBO Max: plans-to-charge-9point99-per-month-for-ad-supported-hbo-max.html">https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/28/warnermedia-plans-to-charge-9point99-per-month-for-ad-supported-hbo-max.html HBO Max Will Develop Over 100 Originals for Latin America Launch: https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/hbo-max-will-develop-over-100-originals-for-latin-america-launch/?source=home ‘The Brothers Garcia’ Sequel Series Ordered By HBO Max; Six Core Cast Members Returning: https://deadline.com/2021/04/the-brothers-garcia-sequel-series-ordered-hbo-max-1234747645/ HBO Max Year One: WarnerMedia Direct-To-Consumer Chief Andy Forssell On Finding Streaming Mojo, Warner Bros Day-And-Date Takeaways, AVOD Plan & More – Q&A: https://deadline.com/2021/05/hbo-max-warnermedia-streaming-andy-forssell-warner-bros-day-and-date-godzilla-vs-kong-1234747502/ ‘Pennyworth’ DC Series Eyes Move From Epix To HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/05/pennyworth-move-epix-hbo-max-dc-origin-series-1234748840/ Elizabeth Olsen To Star In ‘Love And Death’ HBO Max True Crime Limited Series From David E. Kelley, Nicole Kidman, Lesli Linka Glatter & Lionsgate TV: https://deadline.com/2021/05/elizabeth-olsen-candy-montgomery-love-and-death-limited-series-hbo-max-david-e-kelley-nicole-kidman-1234749203/ HBO Max & Utopia Pick Up Sundance Coming-Of-Age Horror ‘We’re All Going To The World’s Fair’: https://deadline.com/2021/05/hbo-max-horror-sundanc-were-all-going-to-the-worlds-fair-1234749531/
Peacock: ‘After School Special’ Drama From Aiyana White, Ildy Modrovich & Keshet In Works At Peacock: https://deadline.com/2021/04/after-school-special-drama-aiyana-white-ildy-modrovich-keshet-peacock-1234740417/ Mark Rylance, Simon Pegg Headline Peter Kosminsky’s ‘The Undeclared War’ For Peacock & Channel 4: https://deadline.com/2021/04/the-undeclared-war-mark-rylance-simon-pegg-peacock-channel-4-peter-kosminsky-1234744728/ Peacock Orders Abe Forsythe Comedy Series ‘Wolf Like Me’ Starring Josh Gad & Isla Fisher: https://deadline.com/2021/04/peacock-orders-abe-forsythe-comedy-series-wolf-like-me-josh-gad-isla-fisher-1234745684/ Jenna Bans & Bill Krebs Anthology Series Based On True Love Stories Eyed By Peacock For Development: https://deadline.com/2021/04/jenna-bans-bill-krebs-love-story-anthology-series-peacock-development-1234745331/ Peacock Hits 42 Million Signups In First Quarter On ‘The Office’, WWE Network; Parent Comcast Posts Big Earnings Beat: https://deadline.com/2021/04/peacock-hit-42-million-signups-in-first-quarter-on-the-office-wwe-network-parent-comcast-posts-big-earnings-beat-1234746417/ ‘Girl In The Woods’: Peacock Orders Supernatural Drama Based On Crypt TV IP, Krysten Ritter To Direct: https://deadline.com/2021/04/girl-in-the-woods-peacock-ya-supernatural-drama-crypt-tv-krysten-ritter-1234746193/
Discovery+: ‘Meet The Meerkats’: Discovery+ Sets Rob Delaney-Narrated Mongoose Series: https://deadline.com/2021/04/meet-the-meerkats-discovery-rob-delaney-narrated-mongoose-series-1234744891/ Discovery Plus Exceeds Internal Targets For Viewing And Churn, Execs Say, But Ad Sales Decline Drags Down Q1 Results – Update: https://deadline.com/2021/04/discovery-streaming-portfolio-reaches-15m-subscribers-but-advertising-decline-hits-q1-results-1234745600/
Niche Streaming Services: Quibi Titles Will Be Renamed Roku Originals Under New Streaming Banner: https://deadline.com/2021/04/quibi-roku-originals-new-streaming-banner-originals-1234740853/ Twitch, NFL & IMDb TV Push Amazon’s Monthly Ad-Supported Streaming To 120M Viewers, From 20M In January 2020: https://deadline.com/2021/05/twitch-imdb-tv-nfl-amazon-streaming-viewers-1234749052/
Other Items of Note: Streaming Films Notch Nine Overall Oscar Wins, Setting New Record – Update: https://deadline.com/2021/04/2021-oscars-most-streaming-film-wins-ever-1234743184/
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The slowness of the news cycle continues with big stories that do not bring a lot of discussions up. This time around, we make the best of what there is with talk about the new plans at Plex, a study claiming Apple TV+ has the best content available, the intentions of WarernMedia and theatrical releases in 2022, and the major deal Netflix put in place with Sony. Find all about this and more on the latest episode of The Streaming Wars.
News Rundown Netflix: Netflix And Sony Break Ground With Film Licensing Deal Replacing Starz Pact, Including First Look At New Direct-To-Streaming Titles: https://deadline.com/2021/04/netflix-sony-pictures-licensing-deal-streaming-starz-spider-man-1234730124/ Jordan Vogt-Roberts To Direct ‘Gundam’ Live-Action Movie From Legendary & Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/04/gundam-movie-jordan-vogt-roberts-brian-k-vaughan-netflix-legendary-1234732753/ ‘Bridgerton’ Renewed For Seasons 3 & 4 By Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/04/netflix-renews-bridgerton-season-3-4-1234733267/ Former ‘Bachelor’ Star Colton Underwood Lands Netflix Reality Series: https://deadline.com/2021/04/former-bachelor-colton-underwood-netflix-reality-series-gay-1234734189/ Netflix & 21 Laps Producing A Feature Adaptation Of ‘The Poet’: https://deadline.com/2021/04/netflix-21-laps-the-poet-film-adaptation-1234734325/ Italia Ricci To Star In Netflix Sci-Fi Series ‘The Imperfects’ From Nomadic Pictures: https://deadline.com/2021/04/italia-ricci-to-star-in-netflix-sci-fi-series-the-imperfects-from-nomadic-pictures-1234734881/ Pete Davidson To Topline ‘I Slept with Joey Ramone’ Biopic From Netflix & STXfilms: https://deadline.com/2021/04/pete-davidson-i-slept-with-joey-ramone-netflix-stxfilms-1234734894/ ‘Castlevania’ To End With Season 4 As Netflix Eyes New Series In Same Universe: https://deadline.com/2021/04/castlevania-canceled-end-season-4-premiere-date-netflix-new-series-universe-1234735439/ ‘Ginny & Georgia’ Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix After Season 1 Watched By 52M Subscribers: https://deadline.com/2021/04/ginny-georgia-renewed-season-2-netflix-52m-subscribers-1234739400/ Edgar Ramírez To Star In ‘Florida Man’ Netflix Hourlong Series From Donald Todd & Aggregate: https://deadline.com/2021/04/edgar-ramirez-florida-man-netflix-series-donald-todd-aggregate-jason-bateman-1234739638/ AnnaSophia Robb & Emory Cohen Set For Netflix Thriller ‘Rebel Ridge’: https://deadline.com/2021/04/annasophia-robb-emory-cohen-rebel-ridge-netflix-1234739626/
Prime Video: Amazon Adapts ‘The Great British Bake Off’ In Spain As ‘Celebrity Bake Off España’: https://deadline.com/2021/04/amazon-orders-celebrity-bake-off-espana-1234729250/ Chris Pratt Sci-Fi Movie ‘The Tomorrow War’ Sets Summer Release On Amazon: https://deadline.com/2021/04/chris-pratt-the-tomorrow-war-sets-summer-release-amazon-1234729392/ Director Alma Har’el Inks First-Look TV Deal With Amazon Studios: https://deadline.com/2021/04/director-alma-harel-inks-first-look-tv-deal-with-amazon-studios-1234733220/ Paul Pogba Signs Overall Deal With Amazon; Soccer Star’s First Project Is Doc Series ‘The Pogmentary’: https://deadline.com/2021/04/paul-pogba-overall-deal-amazon-pogmentary-1234734019/ Amazon Prime Reaches 200 Million Members: https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/amazon-prime-reaches-200-million-members/
Hulu: ‘Unf$?%ables’ Comedy Series In Works At Hulu From Jeremy Hsu, Viola Davis & Julius Tennon’s JuVee Prods.: https://deadline.com/2021/04/unf%ables-comedy-series-in-works-at-hulu-from-jeremy-hsu-viola-davis-julius-tennons-juvee-prods-1234739898/
Paramount+: ‘Arlington Road’ TV Series Inspired By Movie In Works At Paramount+ From Mark Pellington & Seth Fisher: https://deadline.com/2021/04/arlington-road-tv-series-paramount-plus-mark-pellington-seth-fisher-1234733787/
Apple TV+: Tom Holland To Star In Apple Anthology Series ‘The Crowded Room’ From Akiva Goldsman & New Regency: https://deadline.com/2021/04/tom-holland-to-star-apple-anthology-series-the-crowded-room-akiva-goldsman-1234729874/ ‘Watch the Sound With Mark Ronson’ Docuseries Set At Apple TV+: https://deadline.com/2021/04/watch-the-sound-with-mark-ronson-docuseries-apple-tv-plus-1234733195/ Study: Apple TV+ Outranks Competitors for Top-Rated Content: https://thestreamable.com/news/study-apple-tv-plus-outranks-competitors-top-rated-content Apple Orders Bilingual Drama Series ‘Now And Then’ From ‘Cable Girls’ Team; Gideon Raff To Direct & EP: https://deadline.com/2021/04/apple-bilingual-series-now-and-then-gran-hotel-team-gideon-raff-1234737625/
Disney+: Disney+ Confirms David Beckham Series ‘Save Our Squad’: https://deadline.com/2021/04/disney-david-beckham-save-our-squad-1234733241/ Disney+ Sets UK Scripted Projects From Producers Behind ‘Killing Eve’, ‘Gentleman Jack’ & ‘The Night Manager’: https://deadline.com/2021/04/disney-uk-scripted-killing-eve-gentleman-jack-the-night-manager-1234734760/
HBO Max: Jean-Marc Vallée & Nathan Ross’ Crazyrose Inks First-Look Deal With HBO & HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/04/jean-marc-vallee-nathan-ross-crazyrose-first-look-deal-hbo-hbo-max-1234728410/ ‘Magic Mike’ Unscripted Competition Series Ordered At HBO Max With EPs Channing Tatum & Steven Soderbergh: https://deadline.com/2021/04/magic-mike-unscripted-competition-hbo-max-channing-tatum-steven-soderbergh-1234730894/ Summer Camp Comedy From Lauren Herstik & Adam Goodman’s Invisible Narratives In Works At HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/04/summer-camp-comedy-lauren-herstik-adam-goodmans-invisible-narratives-hbo-max-1234730664/ WarnerMedia to Revise Streaming vs. Movie Theater Strategy in 2022 – What That Means for HBO Max: https://thestreamable.com/news/warnermedia-to-revise-streaming-vs-movie-theater-strategy-in-2022 ‘Warrior’ Renewed For Season 3, Moving From Cinemax To HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/04/warrior-renewed-season-3-moving-from-cinemax-to-hbo-max-1234734339/ ‘Field Notes On Love’: Dove Cameron & Jordan Fisher To Star In Warner Bros/HBO Max Movie; Lauren Graham Co-Adapting: https://deadline.com/2021/04/field-notes-on-love-dove-cameron-jordan-fisher-to-star-in-hbo-max-movie-lauren-graham-co-adapting-1234739807/
Peacock: ‘Queer As Folk’ Reboot Picked Up To Series At Peacock: https://deadline.com/2021/04/queer-as-folk-reboot-picked-up-to-series-peacock-1234730135/ Kids DIY Shows ‘Backyard Blowout’ & ‘Create The Escape’ Land At Peacock: https://deadline.com/2021/04/backyard-blowout-create-the-escape-peacock-1234734153/ Peacock Teams With LeBron James And Maverick Carter’s Uninterrupted On Gymnastics Docuseries Ahead Of Tokyo Olympics: https://deadline.com/2021/04/peacock-lebron-james-maverick-carter-uninterrupted-usa-gymnastics-docuseries-tokyo-olympics-1234739358/
Discovery+: Discovery And Comcast Set A Deal To Bring Discovery+, Motor Trend And Food Network Kitchen To Xfinity X1 And Flex: https://deadline.com/2021/04/discovery-comcast-xfinity-x1-flex-streaming-motor-trend-food-network-1234730178/ Discovery Plus Ad-Free Tier Now Available Amazon Prime Video Channels: https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/discovery-plus-amazon-prime-video-channels-1234952477/
Niche Streaming Services: New Streaming Service Cultpix Debuts With 400 Classic Cult Films: https://thestreamable.com/news/cultpix-launches-new-streaming-service-with-400-cult-classic-films?s=03 Hugh Laurie To Adapt Agatha Christie’s ‘Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?’ Into BritBox’s Biggest Original To Date: https://deadline.com/2021/04/hugh-laurie-agatha-christie-why-didnt-they-ask-evans-britbox-1234732231/ Is Showtime Doomed as a Standalone Streaming Service?: https://thestreamable.com/news/insiders-say-showtime-may-fall-behind-competitors?s=03 Crackle is Now Available on Xfinity X1 and Flex: https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/crackle-is-now-available-on-xfinity-x1-and-flex/
Other Streaming News: Tubi is Adding New Premium Anime Titles in Shout! Factory Content Deal: https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/tubi-is-adding-new-premium-anime-titles-in-shout-factory-content-deal/ Plex’s latest funding will boost its own streaming catalog while supporting others: latest-funding-streaming-catalog-expansion-130056024.html">https://www.engadget.com/plex-latest-funding-streaming-catalog-expansion-130056024.html
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Over the past two weeks, there were a few things worth discussing from the world of streaming. Netflix made a large investment in two movie sequels. There was a slew of news based on previously theatrical only films coming to streaming. And could there be another streaming service in the future for NBCUniversal? Find out all about these topics and more.
News Rundown Netflix: Keanu Reeves To Star In ‘BRZRKR’ Film & Anime Series At Netflix Based On His Comic Books: https://deadline.com/2021/03/keanu-reeves-brzrkr-boom-studios-netflix-1234719323/ Netflix Sets Sequel To South African Hit Film ‘Happiness Is A Four-Letter Word’: https://deadline.com/2021/03/netflix-sequel-south-african-hit-film-happiness-is-a-four-letter-word-1234719829/ ‘The Circle’ & ‘Too Hot To Handle’ Return To Shake Up Netflix Scheduling Strategy: https://deadline.com/2021/03/the-circle-too-hot-to-handle-return-shake-up-netflix-scheduling-strategy-1234719786/ Tyler Perry Sets ‘A Jazzman’s Blues’ As Next Film At Netflix; Taps Joshua Boone And Solea Pfeiffer To Star: https://deadline.com/2021/03/tyler-perry-jazzmans-blues-netflix-joshua-boone-solea-pfeiffer-1234719773/ ‘Jingle Jangle’s David E. Talbert & Lyn Sisson-Talbert Make First-Look Netflix Deal: https://deadline.com/2021/03/jingle-jangle-david-e-talbert-lyn-sisson-talbert-netflix-first-look-deal-1234719407/ ‘Monster’: Evan Peters, Niecy Nash, Penelope Ann Miller & More Join Netflix Series From Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan: https://deadline.com/2021/03/monster-even-peters-niecy-nash-penelope-ann-miller-cast-netflix-series-ryan-murphy-ian-brennan-the-jeffrey-dahmer-story-1234720175/ Netflix Wins A24 Series Package ‘Beef’ With ‘Minari’ Oscar Nominee Steven Yeun & Ali Wong From Creator Lee Sung Jin: https://deadline.com/2021/03/netflix-steven-yeun-ali-wong-lee-sung-jin-a24-series-package-1234720926/ Netflix Boards BBC Steven Moffat Series ‘Inside Man’; Stanley Tucci, David Tennant, Dolly Wells, Lydia West Join Cast: https://deadline.com/2021/03/netflix-bbc-steven-moffat-inside-man-stanley-tucci-david-tennant-dolly-wells-lydia-west-1234721522/ Netflix Acquires Academy Award-Nominated ‘Two Distant Strangers’ And Adds To Its Lead At The Oscars: https://deadline.com/2021/03/two-distant-strangers-oscars-netflix-1234721656/ ‘Spenser Confidential’ Director Peter Berg Sets First-Look Deal With Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/03/peter-berg-first-look-deal-netflix-1234723614/ Netflix planning to launch 40 anime shows in 2021: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/27/22353848/netflix-launch-anime-ragnarok-zeus-resident-evil-streaming ‘Who Killed Sara?’ Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/03/who-killed-sara-renewed-season-2-netflix-1234723728/ Olivia Macklin, Michael Hsu Rosen & Cinthya Carmona Join Netflix Comedy Series From Jack Dolgen, Doug Mand & Kourtney Kang: https://deadline.com/2021/03/olivia-macklin-michael-hsu-rosen-cinthya-carmona-netflix-comedy-series-jack-dolgen-doug-mand-kourtney-kang-1234723632/ Netflix And Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Team On New Animated Feature ‘Steps’; Newcomer Alyce Tzue To Direct: https://deadline.com/2021/03/netflix-amy-poehlers-paper-kites-animated-feature-steps-alyce-tzue-1234722798/ ‘Diana: The Musical’ Announces Fall Broadway Return, Netflix Debut: https://deadline.com/2021/03/diana-the-musical-broadway-netflix-opening-premiere-dates-1234724459/ Netflix Unveils 4 New French Productions Including ‘Lost Bullet’ Sequel & ‘A Hard Day’ Remake: https://deadline.com/2021/03/netflix-4-french-productions-lost-bullet-sequel-1234724316/ Netflix pays a reported $450 million for two ‘Knives Out’ sequels: out-netflix-215245594.html">https://www.engadget.com/knives-out-netflix-215245594.html ‘To All The Boys’ Spinoff Series Starring Anna Cathcart Eyed By Netflix From Jenny Han, Awesomeness & ACE Entertainment: https://deadline.com/2021/03/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-spinoff-series-anna-cathcarts-kitty-covey-netflix-jenny-han-1234725581/ Netflix Acquires Chinese Fantasy Drama ‘Super Me’: https://deadline.com/2021/04/netflix-acquires-super-me-china-movie-1234728350/ Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Archewell Productions Scores First Netflix Order With Invictus Docuseries: https://deadline.com/2021/04/prince-harry-meghan-archewell-productions-first-netflix-order-invictus-1234728343/
Prime Video: Amazon Planning Comedy Series With ‘The Duchess’ Creator Katherine Ryan: https://deadline.com/2021/03/amazon-comedy-series-katherine-ryan-1234723806/
Hulu: Mike Lesslie Adapting Margaret Atwood’s ‘Maddaddam’ Trilogy At Hulu, Exits ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Reboot: https://deadline.com/2021/03/mike-lesslie-adapt-margaret-atwood-maddaddam-hulu-exits-battlestar-galactica-1234719550/ Hulu Orders ‘Koala Man’ Animated Series From Michael Cusack, Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit & Justin Roiland: https://deadline.com/2021/03/koala-man-hulu-animated-series-michael-cusack-dan-hernandez-benji-samit-justin-roiland-1234719622/ ‘A Court Of Thorns And Roses’ Series Based On Fantasy Books In Works At Hulu From Ron Moore & Sarah J. Maas: https://deadline.com/2021/03/a-court-of-thorns-and-roses-series-fantasy-books-hulu-ron-moore-sarah-j-maas-1234722918/ ‘The 1619 Project’ Docuseries From Lionsgate, Oprah Winfrey & Pulitzer Prize Winner Nikole Hannah-Jones Lands At Hulu: https://deadline.com/2021/04/the-1619-project-docuseries-hulu-lionsgate-oprah-winfrey-nikole-hannah-jones-1234726133/ The Rise & Fall Of Fashion Brand Von Dutch Gets Docuseries Treatment At Hulu From IPC: https://deadline.com/2021/04/the-rise-fall-of-fashion-brand-von-dutch-gets-doc-series-treatment-at-hulu-from-ipc-1234725903/ ‘The Bachelor’: Hulu Weighing Original Spinoffs Of Dating Franchise As Rob Mills Gives Update On Senior Citizens Offshoot: https://deadline.com/2021/04/the-bachelor-hulu-weighing-original-spinoffs-of-dating-franchise-senior-citizens-offshoot-1234727909/
Paramount+: Paramount+ will stream Serie A soccer in the US starting next season: plus-soccer-serie-a-italy-rights-153503481.html">https://www.engadget.com/paramount-plus-soccer-serie-a-italy-rights-153503481.html
Apple TV+: Apple Renews British Comedy ‘Trying’ Ahead Of Season 2 Premiere On May 14: https://deadline.com/2021/03/apple-renews-trying-season-2-rafe-spall-esther-smith-1234720767/ Tracy Oliver Lands Eight-Figure Overall Deal With Apple: https://deadline.com/2021/03/tracy-oliver-lands-eight-figure-overall-deal-apple-1234721996/ Apple Sets David Attenborough Special ‘The Year Earth Changed’; Renews ‘Tiny World’ & ‘Earth At Night In Color’: https://deadline.com/video/apple-david-attenborough-the-year-earth-changed-bbc-studios/
Disney+: ‘Hawkeye’ Spinoff Series About Deaf Marvel Superhero In Works At Disney+: https://deadline.com/2021/03/hawkeye-spinoff-series-about-deaf-marvel-superhero-in-works-at-disney-1234719469/ Disney Shifts ‘Black Widow’ & ‘Cruella’ To Day & Date Release In Theaters And Disney+, Jarring Summer Box Office: https://deadline.com/2021/03/black-widow-cruella-disney-plus-theaters-day-and-date-release-1234720116/ ‘National Treasure’ TV Series With Latina Lead Greenlighted By Disney+; Mira Nair To Direct: https://deadline.com/2021/03/national-treasure-tv-series-reimagening-latina-lead-disney-plus-mira-nair-1234720950/ Disney+ And ESPN+ Launch On Comcast Xfinity X1 And Flex: https://deadline.com/2021/03/disney-plus-espn-plus-streaming-comcast-xfinity-x1-flex-1234723696/ ‘The Right Stuff’ Canceled By Disney+ After One Season, Shopped By Warner Bros. TV: https://deadline.com/2021/04/the-right-stuff-canceled-disney-plus-shopped-warner-bros-tv-1234726920/
HBO Max: Gunpowder & Sky Strikes First-Look Doc Deal With HBO Max & HBO: https://deadline.com/2021/03/gunpowder-sky-first-look-doc-deal-hbo-max-hbo-1234720421/ Jemaine Clement & Taika Waititi’s ‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Spinoff ‘Wellington Paranormal’ Heads To The CW & HBO Max In First Joint Acquisition: https://deadline.com/2021/03/jemaine-clement-taika-waititi-what-we-do-in-the-shadows-spin-off-wellington-paranormal-the-cw-hbo-max-1234720879/ ‘Game Of Thrones’ Author George R.R. Martin Inks New HBO Overall Deal Amid Big Franchise Expansion: https://deadline.com/2021/03/george-rr-martin-hbo-deal-game-of-thrones-1234723072/ HBO Max begins rolling out audio descriptions: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/26/22352839/hbo-max-audio-description-warner-media ‘The Staircase’: Colin Firth To Star In TV Drama Adaptation Of Classic True Crime Documentary For HBO Max From Antonio Campos & Maggie Cohn: https://deadline.com/2021/03/the-staircase-colin-firth-tv-drama-otrue-crime-hbo-max-antonio-campos-maggie-cohn-1234725366/ ‘Head Of The Class’ From Bill Lawrence, Amy Pocha & Seth Cohen Lands Series Order At HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/03/head-of-the-class-bill-lawrence-amy-pocha-seth-cohen-series-order-hbo-max-1234725653/ Barry Jenkins’ Pastel Strikes First-Look Deal With HBO, HBO Max & A24: https://deadline.com/2021/04/barry-jenkins-pastel-first-look-deal-hbo-hbo-max-a24-1234725896/ HBO Max Picks Up Hit Israeli Series ‘On The Spectrum’ From ‘Fauda’ & ‘Shtisel’ Outfit Yes Studios: https://deadline.com/2021/04/hbo-max-on-the-spectrum-april-series-yes-studios-1234726253/ ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Claims Largest-Ever HBO Max Streaming Audience: https://thestreamable.com/news/godzilla-vs-kong-claims-largest-ever-hbo-max-streaming-audience Kristin Davis To Headline & EP Black Comedy ‘Deeds’ In Works At HBO Max From Ellen Pompeo’s Calamity Jane: https://deadline.com/2021/04/kristin-davis-black-comedy-deeds-hbo-max-ellen-pompeo-calamity-jane-1234727029/ HBO Max Orders ‘Minx’ Comedy Series Starring Ophelia Lovibond & Jake Johnson From Lionsgate: https://deadline.com/2021/04/minx-comedy-hbo-max-comedy-series-ophelia-lovibond-jake-johnson-lionsgate-1234727867/
Peacock: Comcast may pull Universal movies from Netflix to boost its Peacock offering: may-remove-universal-movies-netflix-peacock-094043262.html">https://www.engadget.com/comcast-may-remove-universal-movies-netflix-peacock-094043262.html
Discovery+: Discovery+ Acquires 250 Hours of Reality TV Programming Spanning Four Continents: https://www.mediaplaynews.com/discovery-acquires-250-hours-of-reality-tv-programming-spanning-four-continents/ Discovery+ is turning the GameStop-Reddit stock drama into a documentary: is-making-a-game-stop-documentary-narrated-by-the-wolf-of-wall-street-124008464.html">https://www.engadget.com/discovery-is-making-a-game-stop-documentary-narrated-by-the-wolf-of-wall-street-124008464.html Discovery+ expands reach of its incredible real-life content, launches on Jio Set Top Box for JioFiber users: https://www.thedigitalhash.com/discovery-expands-reach-of-its-incredible-real-life-content-launches-on-jio-set-top-box-for-jiofiber-users/
Other Streaming News: T-Mobile to Shut Down Their Live TV Streaming Service TVision, Partners with Philo and YouTube TV: https://thestreamable.com/news/t-mobile-to-shut-down-tvision-partners-with-philo-and-youtube-tv?s=03
Other Items of Note: NBCUniversal Considers Launching Another Streaming Service: https://thestreamable.com/news/nbcuniversal-has-discussed-launching-another-streaming-service
Check out all the latest trailers from your favorite streaming services by heading over to our YouTube channel to find playlists with all of the latest offerings.
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The last two weeks saw new details for the upcoming AVOD version of HBO Max, Disney+ hit a new milestone, Netflix cracking down on password sharing, and some major sports deals that change the landscape of the streaming services. And what do we swear off covering in the future? Listen to find out on the latest episode of The Streaming Wars.
News Rundown Netflix: ‘Selling Sunset’ & ‘Bling Empire’ Renewed At Netflix, Plus New Reality Shows From Adam DiVello & Jeff Jenkins: https://deadline.com/2021/03/selling-sunset-bling-empire-renewed-at-netflix-adam-divello-jeff-jenkins-1234710441/ Netflix ‘test’ pushes password sharers to get their own account: account-sharing-notification-test-215153548.html">https://www.engadget.com/netflix-account-sharing-notification-test-215153548.html Gina Rodriguez, Damon Wayans Jr. & Tom Ellis To Topline Netflix Rom-Com ‘Players’: https://deadline.com/2021/03/gina-rodriguez-damon-wayans-jr-tom-ellis-players-netflix-1234712397/ Netflix Sensation ‘Bird Box’ Is Getting A Spanish Spinoff Movie: https://deadline.com/2021/03/netflix-bird-box-spinoff-movie-spanish-spain-1234712535/ Netflix Strikes $30M Deal For Dev Patel’s Buzzed-About Directorial Debut ‘Monkey Man’: https://deadline.com/2021/03/netflix-dev-patel-monkey-man-directorial-debut-deal-efm-1234713025/ Tiffany Haddish To Produce & Star In ‘Mystery Girl’ Adaptation For Dark Horse Entertainment & Netflix; McG Directing: https://deadline.com/2021/03/tiffany-haddish-mystery-netflix-mcg-directing-1234712574/ ‘He’s All That’ Remake Starring Addison Rae, Tanner Buchanan & Rachael Leigh Cook Lands At Netflix: https://deadline.com/2021/03/hes-all-that-miramax-addison-rae-tanner-buchanan-rachael-leigh-cook-netflix-1234716652/ ‘Get Organized With The Home Edit’ & ‘Dream Home Makeover’ Renewed At Netflix, Streamer Tidies Up Premiere Date For ‘Sparking Joy With Marie Kondo’: https://deadline.com/2021/03/get-organized-with-the-home-edit-dream-home-makeover-renewed-at-netflix-streamer-tidies-up-premiere-date-for-sparking-joy-with-marie-kondo-1234716267/
Prime Video: Amazon Rolls Cameras On First Italian Original Movie: YA Comedy ‘Dog Years’: https://deadline.com/2021/03/amazon-rolls-cameras-first-italian-original-movie-ya-comedy-dog-years-1234715505/ Amazon Prime Video To Co-Produce First Indian Movie, Akshay Kumar-Starrer ‘Ram Setu’: https://deadline.com/2021/03/amazon-prime-co-produce-first-indian-movie-akshay-kumar-starrer-ram-setu-1234716335/ NFL Reaches 10-Year Deal Which Will Stream Games on Amazon Prime Video, ESPN+, Tubi, Peacock, & Paramount Plus: https://thestreamable.com/news/nfl-reaches-10-year-deal-which-will-stream-games-on-espn-plus-tubi-peacock-and-paramount-plus?s=03 ‘P!NK: All I Know So Far’ Documentary Sets Amazon Prime Video Debut: https://deadline.com/2021/03/pink-documentary-amazon-prime-video-debut-all-i-know-so-far-1234717765/
Hulu: Hulu Picks Up Chloë Grace Moretz Miramax-6th & Idaho Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Mother/Android’: https://deadline.com/2021/03/hulu-chloe-grace-moretz-mother-android-acquisition-1234711299/ ESPN+ live sports and originals are now available on Hulu: plus-hulu-disney-streaming-185356461.html">https://www.engadget.com/espn-plus-hulu-disney-streaming-185356461.html
Apple TV+: Apple TV+ Lands ‘The Jet’ Docuseries About ’90s Pepsi Promo Campaign From ‘McMillions’ Duo: https://deadline.com/2021/03/apple-tv-the-jet-docuseries-90s-pepsi-promo-campaign-mcmillions-duo-1234713192/ Natalie Portman And Producing Partner Sophie Mas Sign Apple First-Look TV Deal: https://deadline.com/2021/03/natalie-portman-sophie-mas-apple-1234716126/ Maya Rudolph To Headline Apple TV+ Comedy Series From Alan Yang & Matt Hubbard: https://deadline.com/2021/03/maya-rudolph-star-apple-comedy-series-alan-yang-matt-hubbard-1234717030/
Disney+: Disney+ Tops 100 Million Subscribers – CEO Bob Chapek: https://deadline.com/2021/03/disney-plus-tops-100-million-subscribers-1234710077/ The original ‘Star Wars: Clone Wars’ and ‘Ewoks’ are coming to Disney+: wars-clone-wars-ewoks-on-disney-plus-142339801.html">https://www.engadget.com/star-wars-clone-wars-ewoks-on-disney-plus-142339801.html ‘The Crossover’ Pilot Based On Kwame Alexander’s Book Ordered By Disney+; George Tillman Jr. To Direct: https://deadline.com/2021/03/the-crossover-pilot-kwame-alexander-book-disney-plus-george-tillman-jr-1234718194/
HBO Max: Roller Derby Comic Adaptation ‘Slam!’ In The Works At HBO Max As Animated Series With Pamela Ribon, Rooster Teeth Studios & BOOM! Studios: https://deadline.com/2021/03/roller-derby-comic-novel-slam-hbo-max-animated-pamela-ribon-1234709508/ HBO Max will show off its streaming library with an interactive SXSW experience: max-orbit-interactive-experience-sxsw-180018630.html">https://www.engadget.com/hbo-max-orbit-interactive-experience-sxsw-180018630.html Bon Appetit Implosion Inspires HBO Max Comedy Series: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bon-appetit-reckoning-spawns-hbo-max-comedy-series-exclusive HBO Max Will Hit 120M To 150M Subscribers By 2025, With AVOD Tier Launching In June, AT&T Says: https://deadline.com/2021/03/hbo-max-will-hit-million-subscribers-2025-att-warnermedia-streaming-1234713072/ HBO Max Has No Plans For Live Sports in 2021, Ad-Supported Tier Won’t Have New Theatrical Releases: https://thestreamable.com/news/hbo-max-has-no-plans-for-live-sports-in-2021-ad-supported-tier-wont-have-new-theatrical-releases ‘Tattletales’ Game Show Revival Hosted By Ayesha & Stephen Curry Ordered By HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/03/tattletales-game-show-revival-ayesha-curry-stephen-curry-hbo-max-1234713180/ WarnerMedia Chief Jason Kilar Addresses HBO Max AVOD Plans And Progress So Far: “It’s Working”: https://deadline.com/2021/03/hbo-max-warnermedia-streaming-jason-kilar-1234713108/ Patti LuPone & Erinn Hayes To Star In ‘OK Boomer’ HBO Max Comedy Pilot From Late Producer Jamie Tarses: https://deadline.com/2021/03/patti-lupone-erinn-hayes-cast-hbo-max-comedy-pilot-jamie-tarses-1234712041/ Rapper Offset To Produce & Judge Streetwear Competition Series ‘The Hype’ For HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/03/offset-streetwear-competition-hbo-max-the-hype-1234715596/ ‘Selena + Chef’ EP Melissa Stokes Cooks Up Overall Deal With HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/03/selena-chef-melissa-stokes-overall-deal-hbo-max-1234716502/ Brittany Murphy Docuseries From Blumhouse Television Ordered By HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/03/brittany-murphy-docuseries-blumhouse-television-ordered-hbo-max-1234717259/ Writer Syreeta Singleton Inks Overall Deal With HBO & HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/03/writer-syreeta-singleton-overall-deal-hbo-hbo-max-1234716928/ ‘Full Bloom’ Director Joseph Guidry Strikes One-Year Overall Deal With HBO Max: https://deadline.com/2021/03/full-bloom-director-joseph-guidry-overall-deal-hbo-max-1234718055/ HBO Max Adds Customizable Profile Avatar Feature: https://thestreamable.com/news/hbo-max-adds-customizable-profile-avatar-functionality
Peacock: ‘Dan Brown’s Langdon’ NBC Pilot Picked Up To Series By Peacock: https://deadline.com/2021/03/dan-browns-langdon-nbc-pilot-series-peacock-1234710041/ Peacock Took In $118M In Ad Revenue In 2020, But $914M Loss Met Expectations, Per New Comcast Filing: https://deadline.com/2021/03/peacock-made-118-million-ad-revenue-lost-914-million-2020-comcast-1234710237/ George R.R. Martin’s ‘Wild Cards’ Moves From Hulu To Peacock: https://deadline.com/2021/03/george-r-r-martins-wild-cards-moves-from-hulu-to-peacock-1234711342/ Will Forte To Star In & EP Grief Drama ‘Expiration Date’ In The Works At Peacock With ‘Fleabag’ Producers: https://deadline.com/2021/03/will-forte-to-grief-drama-expiration-date-development-peacock-fleabag-1234713197/ ‘Battlestar Galactica’ EP David Eick Sells ‘Walking Tall’ TV Remake Featuring Charlotte Flair To USA Network & Sci-Fi Drama ‘The Zone Of Silence’ To Peacock: https://deadline.com/2021/03/battlestar-galactica-david-eick-walking-tall-tv-remake-charlotte-flair-usa-zone-of-silence-peacock-1234713299/ Natasha Lyonne To Star In Rian Johnson Mystery Series ‘Poker Face’ Picked Up By Peacock From MRC Television: https://deadline.com/2021/03/natasha-lyonne-rian-johnsonpoker-face-peacock-mrc-television-1234715689/
Discovery+: Ellen DeGeneres Inks Deal With Discovery For Natural History Content, Will Narrate ‘Endangered’ Documentary: https://deadline.com/2021/03/ellen-degeneres-discovery-natural-history-content-endangered-1234715912/
Niche Streaming Services: NHL New Deal with ESPN Adds Exclusive Games to ESPN+ & Hulu, Shifts NHL.TV to ESPN+: https://thestreamable.com/news/nhl-reaches-deal-to-bring-live-games-to-espn-abc-hulu-and-espn-plus Roku Follows Quibi Deal By Slating Premiere Of Action Drama ‘Cypher’: https://deadline.com/2021/03/roku-channel-quibi-deal-first-licensed-original-action-drama-cypher-streaming-1234712152/ Former Quibi Comedy Chief Colin Davis Joins Roku: https://deadline.com/2021/03/former-quibi-comedy-chief-colin-davis-joins-roku-1234712707/ ‘French Britbox’ To Launch In U.S. Q2, 2021 With 2,000+ Hours Of Content: https://deadline.com/2021/03/french-britbox-launch-us-q2-2021-2000-hours-content-1234714462/ Fox’s Tubi is the latest free streaming service to explore original shows: tubi-original-shows-151552495.html">https://www.engadget.com/fox-tubi-original-shows-151552495.html Roku Acquires Rights To ‘This Old House’ TV Shows, Studio And Library: https://deadline.com/2021/03/roku-acquires-rights-to-this-old-house-business-streaming-1234718294/
Other Streaming News: Walmart to Launch Onn-Branded Android TV Stick: https://thestreamable.com/news/walmart-to-launch-2k-android-tv-stick
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Paramount+ has launched and Dustin gives his first thoughts on the service. Is it worth the money? Is there enough content to make people stay using it after the trials and discounts expire? Find all about it and more from the past week’s worth of news from the world of streaming.
News Rundown Netflix: Netflix Strikes $15M North America & Latin America Deal For Colin Firth WWII Movie ‘Operation Mincemeat’ – EFM: https://deadline.com/2021/03/netflix-colin-firth-operation-mincemeat-deal-matthew-macfadyen-kelly-macdonald-efm-1234704769/ Netflix Greenlights First-Ever Animated Asterix Limited Series: https://deadline.com/2021/03/netflix-asterix-limited-series-1234705512/ Kevin Hart Sony Drama ‘Fatherhood’ Heading To Netflix For Summer Release: https://deadline.com/2021/03/kevin-hart-fatherhood-movie-sony-netflix-release-1234706547/ Duffer Bros. & Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Adapting Stephen King’s ‘Talisman’ As Netflix Series: https://deadline.com/2021/03/duffer-bros-steven-spielberg-amblin-adapting-stephen-king-talisman-netflix-series-1234708164/ Netflix Strikes EFM Record $55M Worldwide Deal For Christian Bale Cross Creek Thriller ‘The Pale Blue Eye’: https://deadline.com/2021/03/netflix-christian-bale-pale-blue-eye-record-efm-deal-1234707264/
Prime Video: Amazon Sets Creepy Thriller Series ‘The Devil’s Hour’ From ‘Dracula’ & ‘Sherlock’ Producer Hartswood: https://deadline.com/2021/03/amazon-the-devils-hour-hartswood-films-sherlock-steven-moffat-1234705149/ Amazon is reportedly close to a deal to carry more exclusive NFL games: nfl-thursday-night-footbal-report-230936627.html">https://www.engadget.com/amazon-nfl-thursday-night-footbal-report-230936627.html ‘Women Of the Year’ Scripted Anthology Series From Alma Har’el Based On Time’s Project In Works At Amazon: https://deadline.com/2021/03/women-of-the-year-scripted-anthology-series-alma-harel-time-amazon-1234708318/ Amazon In Talks For ‘Fuel’; Action Pitch Vehicle For ‘Lovecraft Country’s Jurnee Smollett: https://deadline.com/2021/03/jurnee-smollett-misha-green-fuel-amazon-action-film-kat-wood-1234709167/
Hulu: Hulu Picks Up U.S. Rights To New Zealand Transgender Drama ‘Rurangi’: https://deadline.com/2021/03/hulu-new-zealand-transgender-drama-rurangi-streaming-1234708883/
Paramount+: Paramount+ to Add Epix Film Library on June 4, ‘A Quiet Place: Part 2’ First New Theatrical Release on Service: https://thestreamable.com/news/paramount-plus-movie-library-adds-epix-films-on-june-4
Apple TV+: ‘Roar’: Nicole Kidman, Cynthia Erivo, Merritt Wever & Alison Brie To Star In Anthology Series From ‘GLOW’ Creators Ordered At Apple: https://deadline.com/2021/03/roar-nicole-kidman-cynthia-erivo-merritt-wever-alison-brie-anthology-series-glow-creators-apple-1234704483/ ‘Parasite’s Lee Sun-Kyun To Star In Apple TV+’s First Korean-Language Series ‘Dr. Brain’: https://deadline.com/2021/03/parasite-lee-sun-kyun-apple-first-korean-language-series-dr-brain-1234706008/ Malala Yousafzai Inks Programming Deal With Apple TV+: https://deadline.com/2021/03/malala-yousafzai-apple-tv-programming-deal-1234708499/
HBO Max: WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar On Movie Outlook And Adding Cheaper AVOD Tier To HBO Max: “It Turns Out That Most People On This Planet Are Not Wealthy”: https://deadline.com/2021/03/warnermedia-ceo-jason-kilar-hbo-max-advertising-streaming-warner-bros-movies-1234706284/
Peacock: Peacock Orders New Bill Nye Series ‘The End Is Nye’ Examining Earthly Threats: https://deadline.com/2021/03/bill-nye-series-peacock-the-end-is-nye-order-1234704967/ Premier Lacrosse League Moves Games to Peacock Premium: https://www.sporttechie.com/premier-lacrosse-league-moves-games-to-peacock-premium ‘What She Said’ Drama From Erika Green Swafford, Jenna Bans & BuzzFeed In Works At Peacock: https://deadline.com/2021/03/what-she-said-erika-green-swafford-jenna-bans-buzzfeed-peacock-1234707866/ WWE Network Will Go Dark April 4 Amid Shift To Peacock: https://deadline.com/2021/03/wwe-network-will-go-dark-april-4-peacock-streaming-wrestlemania-1234709164/
Niche Streaming Services: Crunchyroll Rolls Out Updated Beta Experience for Premium Users: https://thestreamable.com/news/crunchyroll-rolls-out-updated-beta-experience-for-premium-users
Other Streaming News: Google TV is adding kids profiles this month in the US: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/8/22318824/google-tv-kid-profiles-announced-features-parental-controls
Check out all the latest trailers from your favorite streaming services by heading over to our YouTube channel to find playlists with all of the latest offerings.
You can help to support this show through Patreon. Thanks for your support. You can find us in a variety of different ways. Follow The Streaming Wars on Twitter @StreamingWar Follow Tony on Twitter @HammackTony Follow Dustin on Twitter @BeardedBatChief Email us at TheStreamingWars@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe to the show for all of the latest episodes.
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