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Netflix raises prices after debut MLB broadcast

Netflix has become the latest streaming service to raise its prices. But when can consumers expect the price increases to end?

By Manny Soloway OnMar 26, 2026 0
Elle Duncan on Netflix strategy

Elle Duncan: Netflix’s sports strategy is ‘major spectacle,’ not ‘domination’

"...it's not exactly a start-up, but they do have a start-up mentality in the sports space."

By Brendon Kleen OnMar 25, 2026 0
Dec 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; General view of a Netflix microphone held by sideline reporter Steve Wyche before the game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Netflix CFO: Season-long sports packages are ‘a pretty tough business’

"We don't love the business of ... big seasons of big sports."

By Brendon Kleen OnMar 5, 2026 0
How much does it cost to be an NFL fan in streaming era?

More streaming NFL games are coming and so is more whining about it

These deals are not going away.

By Demetri Ravanos OnMar 2, 2026 0
Ted Sarandos, CEO of Netflix

Ted Sarandos: Netflix ‘knew right away’ it would drop WBD deal after Paramount increased bid

"We knew right away, when we got the notice on Thursday, that they had a superior offer and the details of that deal."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 1, 2026 0
Feb 15, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Michael McDowell congratulates Tyler Reddick (45) on pit road after winning the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona.

NASCAR’s ‘Full Speed’ docuseries moves to Prime Video with Daytona 500 focus for Season 3

The series is ditching the playoff format and Netflix for a new home and a new approach.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 28, 2026 0

Netflix pulls Warner Bros. Discovery offer after Paramount proposal deemed ‘superior’

Netflix now has four business days to submit a better offer.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 26, 2026 0
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen

Apple to make select F1 races available on Netflix, Tubi

Netflix will share the popular "Drive to Survive" docuseries with Apple TV in return.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 26, 2026 0

Paramount raises bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, includes $7B ‘termination fee’ if government blocks deal

The WBD board must now decide if Paramount's new offer is superior to Netflix's.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 24, 2026 0

Paramount reportedly prepared to raise bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, pressuring Netflix deal

Netflix will have four days to match a sweetened offer.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 23, 2026 0
Ted Sarandos, CEO of Netflix

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos accuses Paramount of ‘flooding the zone with misinformation’

Sarandos said it's time for Paramount to "put their money where their mouth is."

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 18, 2026 0

WBD reopens Paramount negotiations for one week with Netflix’s blessing

Paramount will have to put up or shut up within the next seven days.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 17, 2026 0

Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly considering reopening Paramount talks

WBD is reportedly weighing whether to reopen negotiations with Paramount after the company sweetened its hostile takeover bid.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 15, 2026 0

Paramount updates bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, introduces ‘ticking fee’

The fee would see Paramount pay WBD shareholders approximately $650 million for every quarter its deal hasn't closed.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 11, 2026 0
Alex Honnold waves to onlookers as he free solo climbs Taipei 101

Alex Honnold talks ’embarrassingly small’ compensation from Netflix for Taipei 101 climb

The free solo climber earned in the "mid-six figures" for his death-defying feat.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 26, 2026 0
Netflix has officially announced its acquisition of Warner Bros. and its studio and streaming assets.

Netflix formally issues all-cash offer to Warner Bros. Discovery

The move "simplifies the transaction structure, provides greater certainty of value for WBD stockholders, and accelerates the path to a WBD stockholder vote," Netflix claims.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 20, 2026 0
Netflix has officially announced its acquisition of Warner Bros. and its studio and streaming assets.

Netflix reportedly considering revising Warner Bros. Discovery bid to all-cash

The move would seemingly be a response to Paramount's pressure campaign.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 13, 2026 0

Paramount sues Warner Bros. Discovery in effort to advance takeover bid

The company is also staging a proxy fight for board seats.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 12, 2026 0
ESPN sideline reporter Taylor McGregor

Netflix reportedly eyeing Taylor McGregor for new sports division

McGregor most prominently works as a sideline reporter for ESPN's college football coverage.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 8, 2026 0
Warner Bros. Discovery WBD logo

Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly planning to reject Paramount takeover bid next week

Several WBD shareholder expect Paramount to come back with an even higher offer.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 30, 2025 0
Bill Simmons revealed that he and Cousin Sal Iacono will appear on Netflix's pregame show ahead of its NFL Christmas Day doubleheader.

Netflix to stream ‘The Bill Simmons Podcast’ live beginning in January

The first Netflix show will go live at 11:30 p.m. ET on January 11.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 26, 2025 0
Dec 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; General view of a Netflix microphone held by sideline reporter Steve Wyche before the game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Netflix exec says company ‘not in the volume business’ for live sports

"For us, at least for right now, a more random game on a Friday night is not necessarily the same for us as Opening Night or a Home Run Derby."

By Drew Lerner OnDec 21, 2025 0
In addition to 'Pardon My Take,' Netflix's new partnership with Barstool Sports also includes 'Spittin' Chiclets' and 'The Ryen Russillo Show'

Barstool Sports reportedly landing eight-figure annual payday in Netflix podcast deal

Pardon My Take, Spittin' Chiclets, and The Ryen Russillo Show are moving to streaming platform in January.

By Sam Neumann OnDec 18, 2025 0
Warner Bros. Discovery WBD logo

Warner Bros. Discovery to tell shareholders to reject Paramount takeover bid

We will now wait and see if Paramount comes forth with a better offer.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 16, 2025 0
Tottenham Hotspur player Dominic Solanke

Netflix not interested in Premier League rights, contrary to prior report

"Netflix executives have not engaged anyone on the EPL rights."

By Drew Lerner OnDec 9, 2025 0

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