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Aug
09
2021
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By Troy Warren
Roku to Add 23 Titles From Quibi Library to the Roku Channel

Roku to Add 23 Titles From Quibi Library to the Roku Channel

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BY J. CLARA CHAN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Digital Four of the shows will be series that never got the chance to air on Quibi, including two competition shows hosted by Josh Groban and Leslie Jordan. Roku will add 23 more titles from the Quibi library to the Roku Channel this Friday, including the the Emmy-nominated Mapleworth Murders, a spoof of Murder She Wrote starring Paula Pell, J.B. Smoove and John Lutz. Four of the shows will be new series that never aired on Quibi before the shortform video app shuttered in late 2020, including a cleaning competition show hosted by Leslie Jordan, Squeaky Clean, and another competition…
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Aug
08
2021
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Zynga Grows Revenue to $720M, But Cites “Choppiness” On Audience Numbers

Zynga Grows Revenue to $720M, But Cites “Choppiness” On Audience Numbers

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BY TRILBY BERESFORD | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Digital #Business The mobile gaming giant's CEO Frank Gibeau tells The Hollywood Reporter that the company saw a drop in audience from some of the most recent players who joined as COVID-19 restrictions began to be lifted this year. Mobile gaming company Zynga reported $720 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2021, up from $680 million in the prior quarter. Growth was driven by performances from franchises including Words With Friends — which was recently updated with new Solo Challenge content — and the casino-themed Zynga Poker; along with hypercasual games in Rollic’s portfolio. “Zynga really…
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Aug
07
2021
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‘Batman: The Audio Adventures’ to Release Exclusively on HBO Max as Streamer Expands Podcasting Efforts

‘Batman: The Audio Adventures’ to Release Exclusively on HBO Max as Streamer Expands Podcasting Efforts

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BY J. CLARA CHAN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #digital The original audio series will star Jeffrey Wright as Batman, Rosario Dawson as Catwoman and John Leguizamo as the Riddler. HBO Max will release its upcoming Batman podcast exclusively on the streaming platform as it continues to expand its audio offerings beyond companion podcasts. The scripted audio original, Batman: The Audio Adventures, stars Jeffrey Wright as the caped hero. On Wednesday, the streamer revealed that Rosario Dawson will star as Catwoman and John Leguizamo will portray the Riddler in a cast that also includes Saturday Night Live alums like Jason Sudeikis, Seth Meyers, Bobby Moynihan, Kenan…
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Aug
06
2021
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Starz Launches Lionsgate Play Streaming App in the Philippines

Starz Launches Lionsgate Play Streaming App in the Philippines

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BY ETAN VLESSING | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #business #digital #entertainment Cecilia Marino, as general manager, leads the Hollywood studio's international streaming app business in the market. Starz has launched its international streaming app, Lionsgate Play, in the Philippines. Cecilia Marino has been tapped as general manager for that market, where she will report to Rohit Jain, managing director of emerging markets in Asia. The rollout of the Lionsgate Play regional service in the Philippines follows the StarzPlay app launching in India, Indonesia and elsewhere in the South Asian market. “The Philippines is an indispensable market for the South Asian business, and I am…
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Aug
05
2021
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Roku Reaches 55M Active Users as Total Streaming Hours Fall Behind

Roku Reaches 55M Active Users as Total Streaming Hours Fall Behind

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BY J. CLARA CHAN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #business #digital Streaming hours decreased by 1 billion compared to the previous quarter. Roku added 1.5 million active accounts in the second quarter of this year for a total of 55.1 million active users, according to the company’s latest quarterly earnings, showing a slight decline in growth compared to the pandemic-fueled surge seen last year. Net revenue reached $645 million for the quarter, with profit totaling $338 million. But player gross profit fell into the negatives, costing the company $6.7 million and representing a 180 percent decrease year over year. Total streaming hours…
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Aug
04
2021
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WarnerMedia Launching “House of Max” Branded Content Studio

WarnerMedia Launching “House of Max” Branded Content Studio

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BY ALEX WEPRIN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #business #digital In a bid to turbocharge its HBO Max with Ads business, the company will make its talent and IP available to marketers. WarnerMedia is launching a new branded content studio, in a bid to turbocharge HBO Max’s new advertising-supported tier. The new studio, called House of Max, “will deliver marketers meaningful and brand-forward partnership opportunities aligned with WarnerMedia’s renowned talent, iconic characters, resounding storytellers and premium brands to drive full-funnel business results,” the company says. In other words, marketers will be able to utilize HBO Max talent and IP in custom campaigns that will be available…
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Aug
04
2021
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Spotify Tests Ad-Supported Subscription Tier for $0.99 a Month

Spotify Tests Ad-Supported Subscription Tier for $0.99 a Month

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BY J. CLARA CHAN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT The music streaming service is testing out the cheaper tier, which may vary in price, with a "limited number of users." Spotify is testing an ad-supported subscription tier that will allow users to play songs of their choice, with unlimited skips, for $0.99 a month, a Spotify spokesperson confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. Called Spotify Plus, the subscription tier is a fraction of the price of Spotify Premium, the $9.99/month ad-free offering. It is currently being tested with a “limited number of users,” according to the spokesperson, at a variety of price points…
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Aug
02
2021
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San Jose: Zoom reaches $85M settlement in lawsuit over ‘Zoombombings’

San Jose: Zoom reaches $85M settlement in lawsuit over ‘Zoombombings’

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By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for SanJoseNewsAndTalk.Com Communication platform Zoom has reached an agreement in a class-action lawsuit over how it handled user data following accusations the company violated users’ privacy rights by sharing personal information with Facebook, Google and LinkedIn, and allowed hackers to disrupt Zoom meetings in a practice known as “Zoombombing.” The San Jose-based company agreed to pay $85 million, according to documents detailing the proposed settlement filed in U.S. District Court in Northern California. Zoom will also bolster its security practices to “improve meeting security, bolster privacy disclosures, and safeguard consumer data.” Subscribers between…
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Aug
01
2021
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Amazon Hits $7.8B in Profit Under New CEO, But Sales Fall Below Expectations

Amazon Hits $7.8B in Profit Under New CEO, But Sales Fall Below Expectations

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BY J. CLARA CHAN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Net income increased 50 percent in Q2 for the company, now led by CEO Andy Jassy, but sales fell below Wall Street expectations. Amazon reported $7.8 billion in profit during the second quarter, but its sales numbers — $113.1 billion — fell slightly below Wall Street expectations. The Q2 performance represents a 50 percent increase in profit compared to the previous quarter and a 27 percent increase in sales for the company, which is now led by new CEO Andy Jassy. But investors had expected sales for the quarter to surpass $115…
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Jul
31
2021
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Los Angeles: Streamland Closes Buy of Sim Video as Postproduction Giant Expands

Los Angeles: Streamland Closes Buy of Sim Video as Postproduction Giant Expands

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BY CAROLYN GIARDINA | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for LosAngelesNewsAndTalk.Com Combined with the recent purchase of Technicolor Post, the Bill Romeo-led company has widened its Los Angeles and global footprint. Streamland Media has completed its acquisition of Sim Video International’s postproduction business, roughly three months after it acquired Technicolor’s post business. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Plans for the Los Angeles-headquartered Streamland — the parent of leading audio post facility Formosa Group as well as Picture Shop, Picture Head, Ghost VFX, The Farm Group and Finalé Post — to acquire Sim were first announced in April. The Sim Post acquisition, like the Technicolor…
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