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Sitcoms are one of the most popular genres of television, yet streaming services tend to do better repurposing someone else's catalog rather than creating their own. What's behind this trend, and what will the future hold? Links and Show Notes: Recorded April 4, 2023. Support Downstream with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback The Streaming Book Brandon Katz tweet

Marvel hits the brakes, Apple embraces theatrical releases, Netflix can make anything a hit, two combat sports combine forces, and Major League Baseball keeps fans confused about when you're allowed to watch a ballgame. Links and Show Notes: Support Downstream with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Apple to Spend $1 Billion a Year on Films to Break Into Cinemas (AAPL) - Bloomberg Netflix & the Most Valuable Real Estate in Hollywood - Puck Endeavor’s UFC, WWE to Merge; Vince McMahon Named Executive Chairman – The Hollywood Reporter MLB blackout restrictions, explained: Map shows why you can't watch out-of-market baseball games in 2022 | Sporting News YES Network launching streaming service

HBO has another hit, Jason Kilar has some advice for Bob Iger about the future of Hulu, and Sports Corner returns to discuss the ongoing saga of regional sports networks bankruptcies and the future of streaming sports. Links and Show Notes: Support Downstream with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Disney Weighs Fate of Hulu Amid “Very Tricky” Streaming Environment – The Hollywood Reporter Hulu M&A Hunger Games - Puck ‘Iger is stuck’: Disney chief debates future of Hulu and ESPN The Launch of Ad-Supported Disney+ and The Rise of AVOD - Antenna Blog Diamond Blows Through Grace Period, Skips Diamondbacks Payment – Sportico.com John Ourand on Twitter: "It's official: Diamond has filed for bankruptcy protection." / Twitter SBJ Media: Can MLB get a cable deal? Diamond Sports Bankruptcy: Why MLB Feeling RSN Pinch the Most – Sportico.com Crunchyroll - Watch Popular Anime & Read Manga Online

New Lord of the Rings films announced; Netflix explores pricing strategy; Bally Sports bankruptcy discussed; Questions from listeners answered

Susan Wojcicki steps down as YouTube CEO, what will her legacy be? Ant-Man performs well at the box office, but do reviews indicate 'Marvel Fatigue'? And guest-host Myke Hurley quizzes Julia on why he has to wait for shows to premiere in the UK. This episode of Downstream is sponsored by: SnapStream: Get 10 free recording hours with an annual subscription. Guest Starring: Myke Hurley Links and Show Notes: Support Downstream with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Stepping Down After 25 Years at Google - Variety Ant-Man opens big at box office with $104M for 'Quantumania' - ABC News List of Marvel Cinematic Universe television series - Wikipedia The Marvels is being delayed to November - The Verge SkyShowtime | The New Home of Iconic Entertainment

Disney's first financial results of the Iger II era make us consider the future of Hulu and ESPN. Discovery+ pulls a fast one, Showtime can't dodge its fate, Peacock looks surprisingly robust, and Netflix's password crackdown is stuff you already knew! This episode of Downstream is sponsored by: SnapStream: Get 10 free recording hours with an annual subscription. Links and Show Notes: Support Downstream with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Warner Bros Discovery Abandons Plan To Merge HBO Max With Discovery+ – Report – Deadline Showtime Merging With Paramount+ in Both Streaming, Linear TV – The Hollywood Reporter Peacock’s Double-Edged Sword - Puck Netflix’s US Password-Sharing Crackdown Isn’t Happening—Yet | WIRED Netflix accidentally posts guidelines for cracking down on password sharing | Netflix | The Guardian Downstream #13: We covered Netflix and password sharing a year ago!

Netflix shows Disney how CEO transitions happen, as Reed Hastings is elevated to chairmanship and Greg Peters becomes co-CEO. Julia has analysis of Netflix's earnings report, we discuss streaming Oscar nominees, and we answer your amazing letters! This episode of Downstream is sponsored by: SnapStream: Get 10 free recording hours with an annual subscription. Links and Show Notes: Support Downstream with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Iger’s $27.5 Billion Hulu Question - Puck Restore The Magic at Disney | View Trian's Case for Change Behind Reed Hastings’s Step Back as Netflix Co-C.E.O. - The New York Times

It's a new year, so it's time to consider the lessons of 2022 and make some predictions for streaming trends in 2023. Plus: was "Glass Onion" a success for Netflix? Is your next workout coming from Netflix? And to Julia's delight, Sports Corner is back! Links and Show Notes: Support Downstream with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Amazon Has Discussed a Stand-Alone Sports App as Andy Jassy Doubles Down on Prime Video — The Information Netflix’s Peloton Pivot - Puck The Real ‘Knives Out’ Mystery - Puck As Apple TV deal awaits, MLS is in a race against time to build a broadcast operation - The Athletic

In a very special (and silly) end-of-year episode, Julia and Jason create tier lists for everything with a plus. Happy new year! Links and Show Notes: Support Downstream with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

What's the point of HBO Max if it doesn't have all the HBO shows on it? Julia ponders the strange goings on at HBO and WarnerMedia. We also discuss Jason Kilar's predictions for the future of streaming, the BBC, and how studios handle self-dealing. This episode of Downstream is sponsored by: MasterClass: This holiday, give one annual membership and get one free! Click this link now. Links and Show Notes: Support Downstream with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Julia's HBO twitter thread 'Westworld,' 'The Nevers' Canceled and Pulled From HBO Max - Variety