12: Streaming Into the Void – October 8, 2023 – Hollywood’s Hangover

This week, Hollywood is going to have a heck of a hangover after the strikes are over.

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Show Notes

Universal Studio Group Reinstated Term Deals Not Being Extended – Deadline

DirecTV Says CNN Streaming Service Risks Violating Deal – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Winners and Losers of the WGA Strike From Drew Carey to Drew Barrymore

Netflix is planning to raise prices… again – The Verge / Netflix Plans to Raise Subscription Prices After Actors Strike Ends – WSJ

Discovery+ Raises Price of Ad-Free Streaming Plan for the First Time

Ad Tier of AMC+ Price: Launches at $4.99 Per Month – The Hollywood Reporter

Xumo Stream Box Launching on Charter Spectrum, Comcast Xfinity

Should Diamond Sports Group, the bankrupt Sinclair subsidiary that manages the Bally channels, not reach a deal with the top pay TV operator by Saturday, the whole enterprise could come down pretty fast | Next TV

Diamond Sports seeks to cut NBA, NHL fees in last-ditch bid to survive another year: sources

Bally Sports Arizona asks out of agreement to broadcast Coyotes games

NBA, NHL in limbo waiting on next move in Diamond Sports Group bankruptcy

Vikings: Valhalla To End With Season 3 Netflix – Deadline

‘Only Murders in the Building’ Renewed for Season 4 After Cliffhanger Finale – The Hollywood Reporter

‘iCarly’ Reboot Canceled at Paramount+ After 3 Seasons – The Hollywood Reporter

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