By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief 'How to get to Sesame Street' is now an open question, as Max and HBO say they won't renew their deal for new episodes of the legendary kid's show. Sesame Street, now in its 55th season, has been on the air long enough that the kids who watched the original episodes are now tuning in with their grandchildren. The series was a trail-blazer … [Read more...] about HBO and Max Decide Not to Renew Sesame Street Deal
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Shop Emily in Paris Fashion With Google Lens Technology
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you're an Emily in Paris fan, you can now see the fashion, scan the fashion, and wear the fashion. Netflix is leveraging Google's Lens technology to both promote season four of the hit show, but also to allow its fans to scan the Emily in Paris fashion, and find similar items to buy. The Shop with Google partnership launched on Aug. 15 … [Read more...] about Shop Emily in Paris Fashion With Google Lens Technology
Moonbug Launches Own Blippi Channel on Samsung TV Plus
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The children's animated megahit Blippi is getting its own dedicated channel on Samsung TV Plus, Moonbug Entertainment has announced. Moonbug, a part of Candle Media, revealed it has created the first free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel for all things Blippi. Blippi is among the two most popular shows produced by Moonbug, … [Read more...] about Moonbug Launches Own Blippi Channel on Samsung TV Plus
Disney Reportedly Looking at 10B Sale of Its Assets in India
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Walt Disney Company is close to a deal to sell its operations in India to its biggest rival Reliance Industries. Disney values its India assets, which includes the Disney+ Hotstar streaming service, at around $10 billion. The company has been looking at ways to trim costs after dealing with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, and a … [Read more...] about Disney Reportedly Looking at 10B Sale of Its Assets in India
Kid’s Channel Pash Expands on Amazon Prime to France and Poland
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Less than a year after its launch, the Prime Video kids' channel Pash is expanding into the France and Poland markets. Pash is a joint effort by Studio 100 Media and ZDF Studios, and offers viewers a wide selection of kids & family programs. The Pash channel became available in France on March 8, and in Poland on March 20, carrying a … [Read more...] about Kid’s Channel Pash Expands on Amazon Prime to France and Poland
Sony Partners With Canada’s Crave, Paramount+ Expands in Europe
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There were two major offensives in the global streaming wars, as both Sony Pictures and Paramount+ moved to secure international audiences. Sony Pictures and Canadian streamer Crave announced a long-term and exclusive Pay-One window licensing agreement for theatrical feature films. The deal gives Crave first pay window rights to new and … [Read more...] about Sony Partners With Canada’s Crave, Paramount+ Expands in Europe