Streaming Into the Void

This week, the podcast learns what TikTok is.
Nielsen Ratings
Show Notes
Peacock Loses $704 Million, Reaches 22 Million Subscribers
Charter Q1 2023 Earnings: Loses 241,000 Pay TV Subscribers
Verizon reports more subscriber declines and miss on revenue - MarketWatch / Verizon Revenue Misses As Consumer Wireless Business Struggles
Comcast beats estimates despite slowing broadband growth, higher Peacock losses
Cable and Pay TV Lost a Sickening Amount of Subscribers Last Year - TheStreet
Questions Swirl About NBCUniversal’s Future After C.E.O.’s Shocking Firing - The New York Times
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Firing Involved an Affair, Egos and Putin - Variety
Chris Evans & Ana de Armas Skydance Spy Action Pic 'Ghosted' Earns Record Movie Debut For Apple TV+
JustWatch: 'Cocaine Bear,' 'Jury Duty' Top Weekly Digital Activity Through April 23 - Media Play News
‘Big Mouth’ Renewed For 8th & Final Season, ‘Human Resources’ To End – Deadline
‘Truth Be Told’ Canceled After 3 Seasons By Apple TV+ – Deadline
'Magnificent Seven' Series Reboot in the Works at Amazon From Nic Pizzolatto
Recommendations
Partners in Crime, by Agatha Christie 
The Lazarus Heist 
Grim Dawn
Ghosted 

Highlights of what's new in streaming for the week of April 29, 2023:
Hulu
Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi, Season 2 (May 5)
Netflix
Love Village, Season 1 (May 2)
The Great British Baking Show: Juniors, Season 2 (May 3)
Jewish Matchmaking, Season 1 (May 3)
Sanctuary, Season 1 (May 4)
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (May 4)
Disney+
Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All, Limited Series (May 3)
Star Wars: Visions, Volume 2 (May 4)
HBO Max
White House Plumbers, Limited Series (May 1)
Paramount+
Fatal Attraction, Season 1 (Apr. 30)
Peacock
Hearts in the Game (Apr. 30)
Bupkis, Season 1 (May 4)
Amazon Prime Video
Jimmy O Yang: Guess How Much? (May 2)
Apple TV+
Silo, Season 1 (May 5)
Roku Channel
The Great American Baking Show, Season 6 (May 5)

This week, Netflix proves that streaming still works... so long as it's got ads.
Nielsen Ratings
Show Notes
Netflix To Launch Paid Password Sharing In U.S. In Coming Weeks As Part Of Global Rollout – Deadline
Netflix Delivers Mixed Results In First Quarter Since Reed Hastings’ Departure As Co-CEO – Deadline
Love Is Blind Reunion Finally Streaming on Netflix After Live Error - Variety
‘Love Is Blind’ Reunion Sets 12 P.M. PT Monday Launch On Netflix – Deadline
'Love Is Blind' Producers Respond to Contestants Claiming 'Emotional Warfare': 'We Have Rigorous Protocols in Place'
'Love Is Blind' is hell on earth: Contestants say producers deprived them of food and sleep, preyed on their anxieties, and refused to let them quit
Sega to acquire Angry Birds maker Rovio for $776 million
Warner Bros. Discovery Owes $52 Million for 'South Park' Streaming Rights, Paramount Alleges
Netflix Orders 'The Boroughs' Sci-Fi Series Via The Duffer Brothers' Upside Down Pictures From Creators Jeffrey Addiss & Will Matthews
‘Dear Edward’ Canceled at Apple – The Hollywood Reporter
Hannah Waddingham Lands Musical Holiday Special at Apple TV+
‘National Treasure’ Canceled By Disney+ After One Season
Paramount+ Sets 'Star Trek: Section 31' Film Starring Michelle Yeoh - Variety / Michelle Yeoh Section 31 Movie Will Launch Star Trek: Phase 2 – The Hollywood Reporter
Galaxy Quest TV Series in the Works at Paramount+ – The Hollywood Reporter
Recommendations
Jury Duty 
Tetris 

Highlights of what's new in streaming for the week of April 22, 2023:
Hulu
Saint X, Season 1 (Apr. 26)
Clock (Apr. 28)
Netflix
Ada Twist, Scientist, Season 4 (Apr. 22)
The Hateful Eight / The Hateful Eight: Extended Version, Season 1 (Apr. 25)
John Mulaney: Baby J (Apr. 25)
The Light We Carry (Apr. 25)
Risque Business: Japan, Season 1 (Apr. 25)
Workin’ Moms, Season 7 (Apr. 26)
Firefly Lane, Season 2, Part 2 (Apr. 27)
The Nurse, Season 1 (Apr. 27)
Sharkdog, Season 3 (Apr.. 27)
Sweet Tooth, Season 2 (Apr. 27)
King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch, Season 1 (Apr. 28)
AKA (Apr. 28)
Disney+
Matildas: The World at Our Feet, Limited Series (Apr. 26)
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, Season 1 (Apr. 26)
Peter Pan & Wendy (Apr. 28)
HBO Max
Somebody Somewhere, Season 2 (Apr. 23)
Love & Death, Limited Series (Apr. 27)
Warner Bros. 100 Years (Apr. 28)
Peacock
– Week of April 22nd –
A Pinch of Portugal (Apr. 23)
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, Season 1 (Apr. 27)
Amazon Prime Video
Citadel, Season 1 (Apr. 28)
MGM+
The Portable Door (Apr. 8)
FROM, Season 2 (Apr. 23)
Amityville: An Origin Story (Apr. 23)
Apple TV+
The Afterparty, Season 2 (Apr. 28)
Frog and Toad, Season 1 (Apr. 28)

This week, Warner Bros. Discovery revealed their new streaming service, Max.
Nielsen Ratings
Show Notes
Lawmakers Want Justice Department To Investigate Warner Bros Discovery Merger – Deadline
Warner Bros Discovery Confirms Rebrand Of HBO Max To Max; Launch Date Set – Update
‘The Big Bang Theory’ Spinoff In Works At Max From Chuck Lorre – Deadline
Warner Bros Discovery Unveils 3 Price Tiers For New Max Streaming Service
Harry Potter TV Series On Max: Release Date, Cast, How To Watch, More – Deadline
Tiny Toons Reboot Images Reveal All Returning Looniversity Characters
Warner Bros. Discovery Unveils 'Max': Everything Revealed at Combined HBO Max-Discovery+ Streaming Presentation
'Game of Thrones' prequel and 'Harry Potter' series are a go | AP News
Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Drops After Max Presentation
HBO Max Rebrand: All the New Shows Coming to the Max Streaming Service
Max is charging more money for 4K, and that means it can't suck this time
Here's what NFL 'Sunday Ticket' will cost through YouTube TV
Google TV’s live guide is getting crammed full of over 800 free channels - The Verge
'Stranger Things' Animated Series Ordered at Netflix - Variety
‘Sex/Life’ Canceled After Two Seasons On Netflix – Deadline
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson to Reunite After 'True Detective' in Apple TV+ Comedy
Robert De Niro To Star In Crime Drama Series 'Bobby Meritorious' In The Works At Paramount+ From Billy Ray
Recommendations
Ted Lasso
The Mandalorian
Top Chef
Jury Duty
Star Trek: Picard

Highlights of what's new in streaming for the week of April 15, 2023:
Hulu
Algiers, America (Apr. 19)
Quasi (Apr. 20)
Netflix
Love Is Blind, The Season 4 Live Reunion (Apr. 16 at 8 p.m. EST)
How to Get Rich, Season 1 (Apr. 18)
Longest Third Date (Apr. 18)
The Marked Heart, Season 2 (Apr. 19)
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always (Apr. 19)
Chimp Empire (Apr. 19)
The Diplomat (Apr. 20)
A Tourist’s Guide to Love (Apr. 21)
Welcome to Eden, Season 2 (Apr. 21)
HBO Max
100 Foot Wave, Season 2 (Apr. 16)
Barry, Season 4 (Apr. 16)
Fired on Mars, Season 1 (Apr. 20)
Paramount+
Mike Judge’s Beavis And Butt-Head, Season 2 (Apr. 20)
Peacock
Cocaine Bear (Apr. 14)
Mrs. Davis, Season 1 (Apr. 20)
Amazon Prime Video
Dead Ringers (Apr. 21)
Judy Blume Forever (Apr. 21)
Apple TV+
Ghosted (Apr. 21)
Drops of Gold, Limited Series (Apr. 21)

This week, Harry Potter on HBO Max, WWE to Endeavor, MGM Plus International, and Disney's Chief Brand Officer.
Nielsen Ratings
Show Notes
‘Harry Potter’ TV Series For HBO Max Inching Closer To Reality With JK Rowling In Talks To Produce – Deadline
Endeavor’s UFC, WWE to Merge; Vince McMahon Named Executive Chairman – The Hollywood Reporter
Lionsgate Takes Key Step In Separation Of Studio And Starz – Deadline
MGM's Streaming Service to Relaunch as MGM+ International in Europe - Variety
Netflix Restructures Film Group as It Scales Back Movie Output
Disney Names Asad Ayaz as First-Ever Chief Brand Officer - Variety
‘Gattaca’ Reboot in the Works at Showtime From ‘Homeland’ Bosses – The Hollywood Reporter
‘King Shaka’ Becomes Latest Series Axed At Showtime Ahead Of Debut – Deadline
‘Heist 88’ Moves To Showtime As Network Picks Up ‘Seasoned’ To Series – Deadline
Recommendations
Time Team 
Murder in Oregon 
Wrestlemania 
The Night Agent 
Ted Lasso 
The Mandalorian 

Highlights of what's new in streaming for the week of April 8, 2023:
 
Hulu
 
Am I Being Unreasonable?, Season 1 (Apr. 11)
 
Netflix
 
CoComelon, Season 8 (Apr. 10)
 
Leanne Morgan: I’m Every Woman (Apr. 11)
 
American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing, Limited Series (Apr. 12)
 
Boss Baby: Back in the Crib, Season 2 (Apr. 13)
 
Florida Man, Season 1 (Apr. 13)
 
Alex Schwazer: Running for my Truth (Apr. 13)
 
Obsession, Limited Series (Apr. 13)
 
The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (Apr. 14)
 
Queenmaker, Season 1 (Apr. 14)
 
Weathering (Apr. 14)
 
Disney+
 
Rennervations, Season 1 (Apr. 12)
 
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit (Apr. 14)
 
HBO Max
 
A Black Lady Sketch Show, Season 4 (Apr. 14)
 
Paramount+
 
Yonder, Season 1 (Apr. 11)
 
Rugrats, Season 2 (Apr. 14)
 
Peacock
 
The Professional Bridesmaid (Apr. 8)
 
The Blessing Bracelet (Apr. 10)
 
Amazon Prime Video
 
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 5 (Apr. 14)
 
Apple TV+
 
The Last Thing He Told Me, limited series (Apr. 14)

This week, Disney fires Ike Perlmutter and David Zaslav's 2022 compensation was revealed.
Show Notes
WBD CEO David Zaslav Sees $39 Million Pay Package In 2022
Disney Absorbs Marvel Entertainment Amid Layoffs, Dismisses Chairman Ike Perlmutter
Disney General Entertainment Layoffs Include Mark Levenstein, Jayne Bieber & Elizabeth Newman As TV Production Gets Consolidated, IP Acquisitions Dissolved
Kerry Washington Comedy Series 'UnPrisoned' Debuts As Onyx Collective's Most-Watched Hulu Premiere To Date
YES Network launching streaming service to give non-cable viewers access to Yankees games
Amazon May Buy Distressed AMC Theater Chain in Seismic Hollywood Streaming Shift
Regal Parent Cineworld Expects Bids For Theaters Outside US/UK, Says Plan To Exit Chapter 11 Nearly Ready
Netflix Orders New Anime Series Based On 'Scott Pilgrim'; Original Cast From 2010 Movie To Voice
The Night Agent Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix – The Hollywood Reporter
Amazon Wins Auction For Thriller Short Story 'The Dwelling;' Michael B. Jordan & Outlier Society Producing & Aaron Guzikowski Scripting
‘Star Trek’s ‘Strange New Worlds’ & ‘Lower Decks’ Renewed Paramount+ – Deadline
Paramount+ Orders Diverse, Teen-Focused 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Series
Recommendations
Tony Robinson’s Cunningcast 
The Night Agent 
Magic the Gathering 
Resident Evil 4 

Highlights of what's new in streaming for the week of April 1, 2023:
Hulu
AREA 21: Live on Planet Earth (Apr. 5)
The Good Mothers, Season 1 (Apr. 5)
The Pope: Answers (Apr. 5)
Tiny Beautiful Things, Season 1 (Apr. 7)
Netflix
Surviving R. Kelly, Part III (Apr. 3)
My Name Is Mo’Nique (Apr. 4)
Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now (Apr. 5)
Beef, Season 1 (Apr. 6)
IRL: In Real Love, Season 1 (Apr. 6)
Hunger (Apr. 6)
Chupa (Apr. 7)
Transatlantic, Season 1 (Apr. 7)
Disney+
The Crossover, Season 1 (Apr. 5)
HBO Max
Looney Tunes Cartoons, Season 5 (Apr. 6)
Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed (Apr. 7)
Paramount+
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Season 1 (Apr. 6)
Peacock
WWE: Wrestlemania (Apr. 1-2)
Love in the Maldives (Apr. 2)
Praise This (Apr. 7)
Amazon Prime Video
On a Wing and a Prayer (Apr. 7)
Apple TV+
Schmigadoon!, Season 2 (Apr. 4)