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Insider news and analysis on the streaming industry from Vulture’s Joe Adalian.

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Let’s Talk About Max’s First Week

 An emergency discussion about the streaming service formerly known as HBO Max.

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  9. Little Britain, Big TV: Inside the BBC’s Streaming StrategyThe Beeb’s most popular shows are spread out across American streaming services. That’s by design.
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  13. HBO’s Big Dragon Bet Paid Off“My No. 1 feeling is relief,” says HBO chief Casey Bloys.
  14. Pluto TV Joins the Big LeaguesAnd other insights from a new Nielsen report.
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  17. It’s Time to Start Worrying About PeacockCan the streaming service come back from the dead?
  18. Dragons vs. Elves: Who Has the Better Release Strategy?Streamers say time slots are irrelevant. Maybe they’re wrong.
  19. The Rings of Power Ratings Are In, and They’re GoodNielsen weighs in on the Lord of the Rings versus Game of Thrones battle.
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  22. House of Questions: All Eyes on HBO’s DragonWhat’s at stake for HBO Max — and the Game of Thrones franchise — in the weeks ahead?
  23. Why Disney+ and Hulu Just Got a Lot More ExpensiveLess bang for more bucks.
  24. The HBO Max Rumor Mill Was Wrong — But There’s Still Pain to ComeDavid Zaslav faces more bad headlines as he remakes Warner Bros. Discovery.
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  26. Netflix Averted Disaster. So Now What?A look at the good and not-so-good news lurking in the company’s future.
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  32. Maybe Bob Chapek Was RightThe Disney CEO made waves when he fired one executive and promoted another. But the move actually has an upside.
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  34. CBS’s Success and the Case for Paramount+Turns out, people love to stream old-fashioned network television.
  35. The Revenge of the Budget StreamersWith Netflix down, the Tubis and Freevees of the world are looking to pounce.
  36. Netflix’s Bad Habits Have Caught Up With ItA hard look at what happened to the company, and what will happen next.
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  41. How Netflix Plans to Win the Cartoon WarsThe adult animation market is booming right now.
  42. Why Commercials Are Coming to the Biggest StreamersHigher subscription rates for some, ads for everyone else.
  43. Is Amazon Paving the Way for Streaming Awards Shows?Tonight’s ACM Awards could be a test for future events like the Emmys and the Oscars.
  44. Will Smith Zoom Calls and a ‘Four-Quad Weekend’: Inside Peacock’s Bel-Air PushHow the nascent streamer decided to go all in.
  45. HBO Max’s Ratings EuphoriaA niche show for HBO’s cable channel is a monster hit on streaming.
  46. Why Season 4 of Stranger Things Will Be Split in TwoThe streamer is making a slight adjustment to the binge model.
  47. Paramount Is Finally Getting Serious About the Streaming FutureA name change, more Sheridan content, and a move away from the ‘arms dealer’ strategy.
  48. Have the Oscars Finally Accepted the Streaming Reality?Plus, a closer look at Disney+’s big earnings report.
  49. CNN Will Be Better OffThe network needs to be reinventing itself for the streaming future, and Jeff Zucker was not the man for the job.
  50. Will Peacock Get the Olympics Right This Time?After a rocky performance last summer, the streamer could use a win in Beijing.
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