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An interesting footnote in the history of Streaming Wars. What remains to be seen is what Netflix will do to scale distribution. Streaming is nice but the theater experience has undeniable charm. #streamingwars #netflix #warnerbrothers #apple

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#LatinMusic #Streaming “Amid a slowdown in the growth of #US recorded music revenues, #Latin music remains a bright spot. According to the latest mid-year report from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Latin music wholesale revenues hit $490.3 million in the first half of 2025, up 5.9% year-over-year. That growth rate is more than six times as fast as overall wholesale revenues in the US, which grew 0.9% YoY to $5.59 billion in H1 2025, according to an earlier report from the #RIAA. In all, 98% of Latin music revenues came from streaming, with paid streaming accounting for $271.1 million, up 11.2% YoY. That compares to a growth rate of 6.3% YoY in paid subscription revenue for all genres in H1 2025. Free (ad-supported) streaming of Latin music brought in $174.1 million, up 0.6% YoY. In the “other streaming” category, which combines payments for digital and customized radio services under statutory licenses, including #SoundExchange distributions, revenue grew 0.5% YoY to $36.4 million.” “Latin music in the US continues to gain popularity and generate increased value thanks to the incredible artists whose music connects across language and geographical barriers with support from creative label partnerships,” said Matt Bass, VP of Research at the RIAA….” Read the article for more: #RecordedMusic #Licensing #MusicLicensing #Vinyl #Creators #Artists #Songwriters #Music #MusicBusiness #Musica #MusicIndustry #Musique #Musik #MusicBiz #RecordLabels #MusicRoyalties #USA

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We need jobs to stay in Los Angeles. After 26 years working in the TV & Film industry, I’ve seen firsthand how many people depend on production happening right here in LA. This industry is so much bigger than what people see on the screen. Behind every production are thousands of hardworking professionals — crews working long hours, transportation teams keeping everything moving, vendors supplying essential services, and local businesses that rely on this work to support their employees and families. Over the years, I’ve built relationships across every part of this industry, and one thing has always stood out: this business runs on community. When productions leave Los Angeles, it doesn’t just impact studios — it impacts the crews, the vendors, the drivers, the small businesses, and the local economy that have supported this industry for generations. Los Angeles has the talent. Los Angeles has the infrastructure. Los Angeles has the experience. Now we need the jobs to stay here. Proud to stand with the incredible people who make this industry work every single day. 🎬 #StayInLA #FilmIndustry #ProductionCommunity #SupportLocal #EntertainmentIndustry #WomenInEntertainment

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ITV Studios & NBCUniversal Ink High-Volume Unscripted Deal ITV Studios has inked a high-volume deal with NBCUniversal International Networks & DTC Latin America that will bring over 290 hours of unscripted content to Latin America. https://lnkd.in/e7hrrba2

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Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, WB and Peacock made a combined $6.8B in Q3 streaming profits, up 42% y/y. WBD reported results today, including $0.3B in adjusted OIBDA for the Streaming segment (+24% ex-FX) on flat revenue, due primarily to the end of a distribution agreement with a former related company (AT&T?) and a one-off international legal settlement (the latter worth 2% of revenue). Advertising revenue was up 15% y/y. While all eyes are on WBD's announced process to explore strategic options, the company said they would not discuss the progress during the earnings call. CNBC reported they expect to make a decision by December. The chart below aggregates reported Operating Income for Netflix and Spotify (translated to dollars) and our modeled Operating Income for YouTube, with adjusted OIBDA for WB Streaming (no studios) and Peacock. What do you think: what option will WBD pursue?

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Los Angeles is at a code red. But for the first time in a long time, it feels like things are finally starting to move quickly, and with a lot of urgency. Which I why I strongly believe LA is about to have a historic creative comeback... Today, it was announced that nearly $300 million has been awarded to television projects, with expansion into competition shows and animated series. That matters. Because as we all see and feel… Los Angeles felt like it was standing still, while the rest of the world sprinted ahead. All investing billions into studios, incentives, and infrastructure, making it easier, faster, and cheaper to produce. Meanwhile… Productions were leaving Los Angeles at a historic rate. And everyone in this industry felt it. It wasn’t just competition. It was a global entertainment race. And LA was losing ground. But now…there are real signs of change. Filming fees are coming down. Permits are finally getting streamlined. Film offices are being set up across cities throughout California to cut through red tape and make production easier to navigate. And there are conversations happening every single day, at every level, about how to fix this. There’s also real momentum building around new funding vehicles that can actually get more projects off the ground and shot here. Not just incentives… Actual capital. That’s a massive shift. For the first time in a long time… It feels like alignment. It feels like momentum. But let’s be very honest here… This needs to move faster. Much faster. Incentives need to increase. The system needs to get cheaper, simpler, and more competitive. And more importantly… We need to double down on new financing models. Dedicated production funds. Public-private capital. Vehicles that actually put money into projects early, so they get made here. Because that’s the real shift happening globally. Not just attracting productions… But financing them. Having equity in them. Owning a piece of the upside. This isn’t just about Hollywood. This is about the entire Los Angeles economy, which thrives when Hollywood is thriving… This industry is the central engine that built this city. And the ripple effects are massive. So if Los Angeles keeps pushing… Keeps removing friction… Keeps investing, not just incentivizing… I truly believe we’re at the beginning of one of the greatest creative comebacks we’ve ever seen. But it has to happen. For the storytellers. For the crews. For the dreamers. For the city that built the entertainment industry. At the same time… The reality is, this industry is expanding faster than ever. There’s going to be more opportunity than we’ve ever seen… For cities, states, and countries all over the world to build thriving entertainment ecosystems. And that’s a good thing. But when it comes to Los Angeles… This isn’t just another market. This is home. And this needs to come back. LA…this is the moment. Let’s not waste it.

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TelevisaUnivision, in partnership with Alofoke Media Group, introduces ‘Planeta Alofoke: El Preview’, an exclusive special offering a first look at a new reality format designed for today’s multiplatform audience. Premiering April 12 across Univision and YouTube, the special reflects our continued commitment to innovative, culturally relevant content at scale. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebaMpkHk #TelevisaUnivision #PlanetaAlofoke #Multiplatform #MediaInnovation

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Disney Entertainment and TelevisaUnivision on May 21 announced a new multi-region distribution partnership. As part of the deal, TelevisaUnivision’s U.S. Networks, including Univision, UniMás, TUDN and Galavisión, will launch on the Hulu + Live TV core channel line-up on June 3, in time for the highly anticipated FIFA Club World Cup and Concacaf Gold Cup. Additionally, TelevisaUnivision channels including N+FORO, TLNovelas, Bandamax, De Película, De Película Clásico, Telehit and Telehit Música will later be added to the Español add-on for Hulu + Live TV subscribers. https://lnkd.in/eNhWX9Ad

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