25: Streaming Into the Void – January 7, 2024 – Streaming Struggles With Sports

This week, the fallout from the RSN collapse impacts sporting franchises and streaming services alike.

Nielsen Ratings

Show Notes

Amazon Prime Video will start showing ads on January 29th – The Verge

Amazon in Talks to Invest in Diamond Sports – WSJ

Mariners set to take over Root Sports amid cloudy RSN situation

YES, MSG networks partner on venture that could lead to new platform (nypost.com)

Sinclair quietly fighting MLB in court over Rob Manfred comments (awfulannouncing.com)

Max B/R Sports Offering Will Launch As Paid Add-On Later Than Expected Due To Tech Integration Process

‘Warrior’ Canceled At Max; Netflix Picks Up Non-Exclusive Rights To 3 Seasons – Deadline

‘White Lotus’ Season 3 Casts Parker Posey, Michelle Monaghan, More – The Hollywood Reporter

‘Slow Horses’ Renewed for Season 5 at Apple TV+ (EXCLUSIVE)

‘American Born Chinese’ Canceled After One Season at Disney+

One Piece is Getting an Anime Remake (No, Seriously)

‘Wednesday’ Spinoff with Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester in Early Development at Netflix

‘Battlestar Galactica’: Derek Simonds Set As Showrunner Of Reboot – Deadline

‘Minx’ Canceled at Starz After Network Rescued Show from Max

‘Shining Vale Canceled at Starz, Seasons Will Be Removed From Streaming

‘Beacon 23’ Renewed For Season 2 By MGM+ – Deadline

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

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