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Apple Tweaks Movie Releases, TV+ Strategy As Costs Finally Count
Apple is tightening spending on Apple TV+. The latest cut: 'Wolfs,' with Brad Pitt and George Clooney, will get only one week in just a few US theaters before streaming.
Apple ‘Poised To Win’ AI Wars, But The Market Already Priced That In
Apple may indeed win the AI wars, but the market has already priced that payday in, say MoffettNathanson analysts. Investors may want to temper their enthusiasm.
Games Investment Crawls Back In Play In Second Quarter, Up 32%
Investments in the game industry perked back up, though mergers & acquisitions remain slow, a new report says. But brighter days may be ahead for struggling industry.
As Cable Nets’ Value Written Down, 2024 Streaming Revenues Up 27%
Streaming-video revenues for 2024's first half jumped to nearly $23 billion, and AVOD ad revenues rose by half, while other entertainment sectors continue to decline.
Paris Olympics Comes To An End. Here’s What Peacock Got Right—And What It Didn’t
Comcast's Peacock streaming service had a great Paris Olympics. There was plenty to like, and a few things to not like between AI, watching options and more.