For many subscribers around the world, a Netflix price increase has become almost a routine part of using the streaming service. However, an Italian court has now ruled that some past price hikes were unlawful under the country’s consumer protection laws. As a result, millions of subscribers may be entitled to refunds from the streaming giant.
A potential Crunchyroll security breach has raised alarm among anime fans worldwide. Reports indicate that up to 100 GB of user data may have been compromised. The news first surfaced when the X account International Cyber Digest reported that a hacker had reached out to them with details of the alleged breach. Additionally, the hacker included screenshots suggesting they had access to Crunchyroll’s IT systems.
With the recent passing of Chuck Norris, many fans are turning to Walker, Texas Ranger on streaming platforms. The classic action-crime series was a staple of Saturday night television throughout its nine-season run. While Norris was already known for his mid-budget action films, it was Walker, Texas Ranger that truly made him a household name, bringing his martial arts skills and moral heroism to millions of viewers every week.
Fans of The Orville may have some good news. Creator and star Seth MacFarlane recently told The Hollywood Reporter that the show’s writing team has 10 scripts ready to go for a potential season four. The popular science-fiction/comedy has not had new episodes in four years.
In his first interview since conceding to David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos opened up about his company’s pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery—and why it chose to step aside. The conversation offered insight into executive decision-making, Netflix’s posture toward Washington, and the company’s strategy moving forward.
According to industry analytic company Omdia, U.S. viewership of microdramas—ultra-short serials designed to be watched vertically—has outpaced traditional streaming services on cell phones. Rather than major subscription streamers like Netflix or Disney+, audiences are choosing apps like ReelShort for quick hits of entertainment.
Sky TV customers in the U.K. and Ireland will soon have another way to access Disney+. Ironically, it’s a return to the very thing many cord-cutters hoped to escape through streaming. Thanks to a multi-year deal with Disney+, Netflix, HBO Max, and Hayu, those services will now be included in the broadcaster’s £24-a-month Ultimate TV package.
On Wednesday morning, Tomb Raider fans got their first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft. Amazon MGM Studios shared the picture on social media to announce the start of production for the new series. With her amber sunglasses, teal top, short shorts, and dual pistols, the inspiration for the costume design is clearly from the original ’90s games.
As Disney looks for ways to appeal to the next generation of viewers, Disney+ will soon introduce short-form vertical videos. Social media apps like TikTok and Instagram have made the format popular with younger users, and YouTube later adopted it with YouTube Shorts.
According to the official DC Instagram account, to “celebrate 1 year of DCU peak” all seven episodes of Creature Commandos will be free on YouTube for a limited time. Rather than individual uploads, the series will be a livestream available on December 22, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and again on Tuesday, December 23, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
On December 17, the Walt Disney Company released its year in review streaming numbers for Disney+ and Hulu. The data was shown in a series of amusing images, but unfortunately a close look at the numbers may be no laughing matter for investors. It reveals a troubling decline in viewership and that new content didn’t find an audience.
The Academy Awards are moving to YouTube in 2029. It’s the end of an era, as ABC has broadcast the Oscars since 1976.
The soundtrack for KPop Demon Hunters is rewriting chart history. According to ABC Audio, four songs from the animated film’s soundtrack are currently sitting in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100—a feat never before achieved in the chart’s 67-year history.