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Network
Lionsgate Launches MovieSphere Gold Nationwide
Lionsgate and Debmar-Mercury have introduced MovieSphere Gold, a new all-movie digital network built from Lionsgate’s 20,000-title library. The channel is now available in over 30 million homes through DirecTV, Dish, Frndly, Sling Freestream, and major broadcast groups reaching more than 80% of US viewers.
International
Streaming Boosts Taiwan’s Economy, but Regulations Pose Risks
A new report finds that streaming services added nearly NT$9.7 billion (about $300 million) to Taiwan’s economy in 2023 and supported more than 100,000 jobs. Experts caution, however, that restrictive policies such as content quotas could slow growth and limit exports as the industry shifts into a post-growth, ad-supported phase.
Streaming
AMC Networks Unveils ‘All Reality’ Streaming Service
AMC Networks is rolling out All Reality, a $4.99-per-month streaming service debuting on Prime Video with more than 2,500 hours of reality TV, including Love After Lockup and Bridezillas. The launch aligns with AMC’s shift from linear TV toward focused, genre-driven streaming platforms.
Industry
Producers Form Coalition To Protect the Craft
A coalition of working “career producers” has launched Producers United, cautioning that without stronger protections and industry standards, the producer role may become unsustainable, ultimately diminishing the work audiences see on screen.
Sports
MLB Lands Major New Media Deals
MLB has finalized three-year agreements worth roughly $800 million per year with NBCUniversal, ESPN, and Netflix, returning baseball to NBC, giving Netflix its first live games, and reshaping ESPN’s overall package. .
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