The Streaming Wars

More From the Front Lines

1. international streaming Mar. 6, 2022

   

   Netflix Suspends Service in RussiaFollowing their decision not to air Russian propaganda last week.

   By Charu Sinha
2. the streaming wars Mar. 4, 2022

   

   It’s Official: New NBC Episodes Will Stream on Peacock Instead of HuluThe new arrangement will begin in September.

   By Josef Adalian
3. the streaming wars Mar. 3, 2022

   

   The Murphy-verse Is Moving to HuluIncluding Impeachment: American Crime Story, streaming for the first time.

   By Justin Curto
4. international streaming Feb. 28, 2022

   

   Netflix Has ‘No Plans’ to Air Russian PropagandaThe company issued a statement the day before a Russian broadcast rule was to take effect.

   By Eric Vilas-Boas
5. buffering Feb. 17, 2022

   

   Why Season 4 of Stranger Things Will Be Split in TwoThe streamer is making a slight adjustment to the binge model.

   By Josef Adalian
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   Paramount Is Finally Getting Serious About the Streaming FutureA name change, more Sheridan content, and a move away from the ‘arms dealer’ strategy.

   By Josef Adalian
7. buffering Jan. 28, 2022

   

   The Great Netflix Panic of ‘22It’s been a rough week for Netflix stockholders. But how bad are things really?

   By Josef Adalian
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   Peacock Now Has 17 Million SubscribersBut it’s also losing a lot of money for Comcast.

   By Josef Adalian
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   What If Netflix Raised Its Prices and Nobody Cared?The bigger problem right now: Wall Street is worried the service isn’t growing fast enough.

   By Josef Adalian
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    The Streaming Shows Are Coming From Inside the HouseHow the TV world is turning into a modern-day studio system.

    By Josef Adalian
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    The 5 Trends That Shaped Streaming in 2021Unexpected subscriber numbers, international breakthroughs, and the shrinking theatrical window.

    By Josef Adalian
12. we’ll do it live Dec. 9, 2021

    

    Paramount+ Thinks Live Channels Can Make Your Streaming Life EasierWe talked to ViacomCBS president Tom Ryan about the service and how it fits into the company’s overall streaming strategy.

    By Josef Adalian
13. the streaming wars Dec. 7, 2021

    

    FX on Hulu Is Now Just FX (But Still on Hulu)Disney’s kill count rises.

    By Eric Vilas-Boas
14. buffering Dec. 2, 2021

    

    Did HBO Max Win the Year?We talked to Casey Bloys about the hot streaming service’s ups and downs.

    By Josef Adalian
15. prequels Nov. 8, 2021

    

    Yeehaw, Yellowstone Is Getting a PrequelY: 1883 will be a Dutton family origin story, and it will stream on Paramount+.

    By Rebecca Alter
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    No Subscriptions, Big Money: How Free Streamers Are Changing TV’s Business ModelChannels like Buzzr are finding a way to compete in the streaming wars.

    By Josef Adalian
17. the streaming wars Sept. 22, 2021

    

    Netflix Gets the Golden Ticket to Roald Dahl’s CatalogueOr maybe the goose that lays the golden egg? There’s a lot of money involved.

    By Justin Curto
18. streamliner Sept. 21, 2021

    

    The Price Is Right on the New Showtime and Paramount+ Bundle, But It Won’t LastIt’s cheaper than getting Showtime by itself, for now.

    By Savannah Salazar
19. american streaming story Sept. 14, 2021

    

    Hold On, Is Impeachment: American Crime Story Not on ‘FX on Hulu’?You might need a cable login for this one.

    By Savannah Salazar
20. buffering Sept. 9, 2021

    

    Fall Forecast: How Each Big Streamer Plans to Win the SeasonAnd just like that, the streaming wars are reignited.

    By Josef Adalian
21. streamliner Sept. 7, 2021

    

    Well, Hulu Is Going to Cost You an Extra Dollar SoonIt’s all a ploy to get you to sign up for the bundle.

    By Savannah Salazar
22. re-releases Aug. 20, 2021

    

    Revisit Aaliyah’s Iconic Second Album, One in a MillionThe streaming release of her catalogue has finally begun.

    By Charu Sinha
23. the streaming wars Aug. 19, 2021

    

    The Academy of Country Music Awards Are Heading to Amazon Prime VideoMarking the first award show to go streaming only.

    By Josef Adalian
24. buffering Aug. 5, 2021

    

    Why Amazon Is Making Us Wait for Lord of the RingsAre you ready for some Gandalf?

    By Josef Adalian
25. comedy Aug. 5, 2021

    

    South Park Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone Ink $900 Million ViacomCBS DealCovering six more seasons on Comedy Central and 14 movies for Paramount+.

    By Justin Curto
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    12 Hollywood Insiders Reveal Who’s Really Winning the Streaming WarsExecs, agents, producers, and publicists get candid about the town’s new power players.

    By Josef Adalian
27. streamliner June 21, 2021

    

    Pluto Is the Weird, Free Streaming Service You Aren’t UsingNo subscription fees, no log-ins, just vibes.

    By Rebecca Alter
28. streamliner June 21, 2021

    

    Which Free Streaming Services Should You Be Using?How to tell apart your Pluto from your Xumo.

    By Josef Adalian
29. the streaming wars June 21, 2021

    

    The Hottest Streamer (Right Now)Who is winning the platform wars?

    By Josef Adalian
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    It’s About to Get Real for Apple TV+Why those extra-long free trials are (finally) coming to an end.

    By Josef Adalian
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    Seinfeld Won’t Be Streaming Anywhere for a While, and That’s Good for NetflixLet the demand build.

    By Josef Adalian
32. streamliner June 17, 2021

    

    Say Your Good-byes, Seinfeld Is Leaving Hulu This MonthDon’t worry, it’ll be on Netflix (eventually).

    By Savannah Salazar and Josef Adalian
33. the streaming wars June 17, 2021

    

    Beatles Documentary Get Back to Come Together on Disney+ in NovemberIt’s six-plus hours of footage.

    By Justin Curto
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    Can MGM Help Amazon’s Video Business Roar?A closer look at the big deal of the week.

    By Josef Adalian
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    Lessons From HBO Max’s First YearAfter a bumpy start, the streaming service seems to be back on track.

    By Josef Adalian
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    When Network TV Gives Up: Franchises, Reboots, and Very Few LaughsThe Big Four’s fall slates aren’t promising.

    By Josef Adalian
37. the streaming wars May 19, 2021

    

    You Can Get HBO Max for $5 Less If You Don’t Mind AdsBut you won’t get access to the same-day movie premieres.

    By Josef Adalian
38. the industry May 17, 2021

    

    3 Big Questions About the WarnerMedia-Discovery DealHBO Max, meet Discovery+.

    By Josef Adalian
39. buffering May 13, 2021

    

    When a Quibi Becomes a RokuPlus: People are watching Pan Am again?

    By Josef Adalian
40. reality tv May 13, 2021

    

    Peacock Will Serve Up Spinoffs of Below Deck, Top Chef, Making ItWith Meghan Trainor involved, too!

    By Justin Curto
41. the streaming wars May 13, 2021

    

    The Real Story Behind Netflix’s Top 10 Lists And what the company is doing to them next.

    By Josef Adalian
42. adaptations May 6, 2021

    

    The Camila Cabello Cinderella Will Go to the Ball With Amazon PrimeAfter it was originally set for release through Sony Pictures.

    By Justin Curto
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    IMDb TV Wants to Win the Free Streaming WarsA look at why the ad-supported service is so important to Amazon.

    By Josef Adalian
44. the streaming wars Apr. 28, 2021

    

    Inside Netflix’s Quest to End ScrollingHow the company is working to solve one of its biggest threats: decision fatigue.

    By Josef Adalian
45. buffering Apr. 22, 2021

    

    The Netflix Subscriber Slowdown Isn’t Really a Problem (Yet)Let’s break down the the company’s latest data.

    By Josef Adalian
46. the streaming wars Apr. 21, 2021

    

    Shudder Knows What You’ll Stream This SummerHow the horror streamer built a service even the snobbiest superfans would approve of.

    By Josef Adalian
47. hardware Apr. 20, 2021

    

    Is the Apple TV Remote Finally Good?After nearly 15 years, a new Apple TV remote is on the way.

    By Josef Adalian
48. buffering Apr. 15, 2021

    

    Why Didn’t Netflix Just Buy Sony?Plus: Amazon Prime passes the 200 million mark.

    By Josef Adalian
49. hardware Apr. 13, 2021

    

    The New Roku Remote Has a Fancy Apple TV ButtonThe move underscores Roku’s importance in the streaming universe.

    By Josef Adalian
50. buffering Apr. 8, 2021

    

    Smaller Things: 7 Hidden Streaming GemsFrom L.A. Law to Showtime at the Apollo.

    By Josef Adalian