Media +Technology Intelligence
ViacomCBS and Twitter are entering into a multiyear global agreement for digital content tied to live events, popular shows and franchises from ViacomCBS’ brands, including CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and Paramount. As part of the partnership, Paramount+ will host three Twitter watch parties for the streamer’s original series. Source: ViacomCBS, Twitter Strike Deal for Read More …
The Pirate Bay’s turbulent history will be turned into a six-part TV drama. The Swedish production is scheduled to start filming next year and will be aired by public broadcaster SVT. The makers will base their story on input from various insiders but the site’s founders are not part of the crew. Instead, Pirate Bay Read More …
London-based music tech app TagMix, which allows users to capture live video and enhance it with what it says is pro-quality sound, has entered into a licensing agreement with Warner Music Group (WMG). The partnership will allow TagMix to access a selection of the company’s artists as part of an ongoing licensing deal. Source: UK-based music video Read More …
The Department of Justice has taken a labor-friendly stance that could impact future Hollywood megamergers. The government’s new view of consumer welfare through the lens of a market’s workers is, unsurprisingly, earning rapturous reviews among some in Hollywood’s talent community, such as its guild of screenwriters who can easily imagine themselves as a future beneficiary Read More …
A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that Apple could not delay making changes to its App Store, a move that could soon allow app developers to directly communicate with customers about ways to pay for services outside Apple’s ecosystem. Source: Judge denies Apple’s request to delay App Store changes.