25: Streaming Into the Void – January 9, 2022 – What Does the Future of Streaming Mean for The CW?

This week: Peacock announces they’ll be streaming the Winter Olympics and The CW is on life support.

Nielsen Ratings

Show Notes

Ex-Disney Duo Said to Buy Stake in Will and Jada Smith’s Company – Bloomberg

Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs Media Venture Will Be Named Candle – Variety

How to Stream 2022 Winter Olympics on Peacock Premium from NBCU – Variety

Byron Allen’s ‘Allen Media Digital’ Launches Video Streaming Service – Deadline

WarnerMedia and ViacomCBS Are Exploring Possible Sale of CW Network – WSJ /

In Streaming Era, CW Network’s Value to Its Owners Has Diminished – WSJ

Keanu Reeves In Talks To Star In Hulu’s Series Adaptation Of ‘The Devil In The White City’ From Martin Scorsese & Leonardo DiCaprio – Deadline

Wes Anderson Taps Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley for Roald Dahl Adaptation at Netflix

Michael Keaton to Play Batman in ‘Batgirl’ Starring Leslie Grace

‘Fallout’: Kilter Films’ TV Series Based On Games Moving Forward At Prime Video With Jonathan Nolan Directing; Duo Set As Showrunners

Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ Skips Theaters & Heads To Disney+

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Don’t Look Up

Cobra Kai

BattleBots

Fallout 4

Ragdoll

Doctor Who