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Disney, Fox, and WBD come together to create a sports streaming joint venture, but what does it all mean? [Downstream+ subscribers also get to hear us discuss Disney's Epic investment, Sports Corner updates, and the most streamed originals of last year.] This episode of Downstream is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Get Downstream+ and don't miss a segment! Submit Feedback ESPN, Fox, WBD to team up ESPN, Fox, WBD to team up (Apple News)

Subtitle: Sports PentagonAfter some Apple Vision Pro opinions, it's time for a veritable Sports Pentagon of topics, including: Regional sports streaming alliances, the NFL cozying up to ESPN, Amazon cozying up to Diamond Sports, and the value of Peacock's streamed playoff game. Links and Show Notes: Get Downstream+ and don't miss a segment! Submit Feedback Julia uses Vision Pro NFL in advanced talks with ESPN to acquire equity stake in network: Sources - The Athletic The NFL May Buy a Stake in ESPN. Is This the Death of the Network’s Journalism? | The Nation Diamond Sports to receive Amazon investment in bankruptcy plan: What does it mean for MLB, NBA, NHL? - The Athletic What the new Diamond-Amazon deal means for MLB, NBA, NHL - ESPN Peacock’s Pyrrhic NFL Victory - Puck Dunkey's Guide to Streaming Services - YouTube

The fate of Paramount Global hangs in the balance, and our favorites of the year. [Downstream+ subscribers get an extra half hour, including RSN collapses and potential streaming solutions, and our predictions for 2024.] This episode of Downstream is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Favorite movies: "Godzilla Minus One" (JA) and "Oppenheimer" (JS) Favorite TV shows: "Succession" (JA) and either "The Bear" or "Strange New Worlds" (JS) Favorite books: The Subprime Attention Crisis by Tim Hwang, Otaku: Japan’s Database Animals by Hiroki Azuma, and Hiroshima by John Hersey (JA) and The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler and My Murder by Katie Williams (JS) Get Downstream+ and don't miss a segment! Submit Feedback What Is Paramount Actually Worth? - Puck Cortex #150: 2024 Yearly Themes - Relay FM (3) Your Theme - YouTube Paramount’s Sale, YouTube’s Trojan Horse & Netflix’s Next Gamble - Puck

Netflix's public viewing data, Disney+ integrating Hulu, potential acquisition of Paramount Global, Pixar movies getting theatrical releases, Netflix's strategy of rotating libraries, Disney's streaming strategy, impact of reduced revenue from RSNs on MLB teams, and Apple and Netflix data sharing.

The podcast discusses the significance of holiday films in the streaming era, the popularity of Christmas movies on Netflix, the success of low-budget hallmark style movies, the rise of niche streamers and building strong fan relationships, and the branding strategies of Disney and Hulu.

Disney's acquisition of Hulu, Apple's opportunity in the streaming industry, the power of platforms, Disney's experimentation with Marvel, the future of digital advertising, the movie Napoleon's visuals and humor, and expanding the distribution of Marvel shows.

Netflix adapts to selling ads, and your letters! [Downstream+ subscribers also got: Apple TV+ cancelling Jon Stewart and raising prices, YouTube's news challenge and the value of YouTube culture, and Jason Kilar's big idea.] This episode of Downstream is sponsored by: Get Downstream+! - No ads and extra content every other week. Links and Show Notes: Get Downstream+ and don't miss a segment! Submit Feedback Netflix, Pushing Into AVOD Fray, Plans New Ad Formats, Sponsorships One Year Into Netflix Ads - About Netflix Upgrade #482: It’s Covered in Soap! - Relay FM Apple’s Price Hike Economics - Puck YouTube wants to get you watching more news from ‘authoritative sources’ - The Verge Investing in a multi-format news watching experience How Hollywood Can Create its Biggest Hit Ever

Netflix (which is still top dog) reports results and makes price hikes. Also: Disney+'s value proposition, the complexity of selling ads for streaming, Marvel discovers TV, and your letters. This episode of Downstream is sponsored by: Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Get Downstream+ and don't miss a segment! Submit Feedback ‘Daredevil’ Overhaul: Marvel Plans Major TV Show Changes – The Hollywood Reporter Netflix Lessons for the Max+ Era - Puck Netflix’s Advertising Reality Check - Puck

Topics discussed include writer compensation in relation to streaming viewership, challenges of residuals in the streaming era, payment structures and digital rights in streaming platforms, and the significance of area codes

We break down the arrival of Mark Thompson as CNN's new boss. Also, there's a mega letters segment! [This episode was recorded September 7. See you in two weeks!] This episode of Downstream is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Get Downstream+ and don't miss a segment! Submit Feedback