Studio Signal

Disney leverages a high-profile Marvel and ESPN crossover during the El Clásico broadcast to boost both linear sports ratings and streaming subscriptions. Plus, SAG-AFTRA signals long-term labor stability for Hollywood...

Kai Rivers breaks down why Quentin Tarantino surprised AFI Fest audiences with unseen footage from The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth to prove the enduring power of theatrical event marketing. Plus, explore the...

Comcast prepares to cut thousands of jobs and take a billion-dollar restructuring charge as it separates its struggling broadband business from NBCUniversal ahead of an upcoming spin-off. Plus, Amazon MGM begins final...

Kai Rivers examines John Malone's prediction that Elon Musk's SpaceX could invest up to ten billion dollars in David Ellison's Skydance, sending Paramount shares soaring. Plus, a look at Netflix's third-quarter...

Host Kai Rivers explores Netflix breaking tradition by officially reporting box office grosses for the historical drama La Bola Negra ahead of its third-quarter earnings report. The episode also examines why a complex...

This week, we analyze box office winners and losers from an Elizabeth Holmes documentary to a struggling Disney thriller, plus what to expect from Netflix earnings. We also break down Jinko Gotoh taking the helm at...

Kai Rivers breaks down the digital marketing fallout after TikTok permanently bans the promotional account for Alex Gibney's new Elon Musk documentary, Musk, as distributor Bleecker Street expands the film into hundreds...

Studio Signal breaks down the sudden leadership shakeup at Netflix as veteran Hollywood executive Peter Rice replaces chief content officer Bela Bajaria to bring traditional studio discipline to the streamer's massive...

The British government considers blocking Comcast-owned Sky from acquiring ITV over concerns about media plurality and advertising dominance. Plus, New York launches an aggressive campaign to challenge California as the...

Host Kai Rivers analyzes Netflix laying off roughly 1,000 corporate employees to protect operating margins as the streaming giant shifts heavy capital toward live sports like the NFL and WWE. The episode also examines...

California awards over 220 million dollars in film tax credits to keep major studios like Pixar, Paramount, and Lionsgate from taking production out of state. Plus, Ben Affleck breaks down how Artists Equity is...

David Ellison and Skydance have officially closed their monumental acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, uniting the Paramount and Warner empires alongside massive franchises like Harry Potter, Star Trek, and HBO. Plus...

Explore David Ellison's massive Skydance merger combining Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, focusing on his strategic decision to retain Mark Thompson at CNN and Bari Weiss at CBS News to preserve editorial...

Marvel reclaims the all-time box office crown as Avengers Endgame officially overtakes Avatar, giving Disney and Bob Iger a massive win through highly profitable theatrical re-releases. Plus, we explore Aaron Sorkin...

Discover why Skydance is choosing to bundle HBO Max and Paramount Plus to avoid subscriber churn, and why the highly anticipated Joker sequel is tracking for a massive box office disaster. Plus, learn how the creators...