Dean Devlin’s production and distribution company has secured an agreement to bring the comedy series, which amassed more than 6 million subscribers on YouTube, to Vizio’s free streaming service in the U.S.

Electric Entertainment, Dean Devlin’s Los Angeles-based production and distribution company, has entered into an agreement with Vizio to bring Sideswiped to WatchFree+, the company’s free streaming service.

The deal expands the distribution of the series, which originally premiered on YouTube and amassed more than 6 million subscribers. WatchFree+ has secured exclusive U.S. streaming rights to the series, with all eight episodes of its first season now available on demand.

Created by and starring Carly Craig, Sideswiped also stars Rosanna Arquette and Chelsea Frei. The comedy follows Olivia, a career-driven 35-year-old woman who, after waking up on her birthday with 252 matches on a dating app, sets out to date every one of them. The series explores relationships, family and the dynamics of modern dating in the digital age.

For Electric Entertainment, the agreement represents a new distribution window for a production that initially built its audience on YouTube and is now expanding into Vizio’s FAST ecosystem.

“From the moment I watched Sideswiped, I knew it was something special. The series is witty, relatable, and laugh-out-loud funny, driven by exceptional writing and a pitch-perfect ensemble cast,” said Dean Devlin, CEO of Electric Entertainment.

Devlin added that bringing the series to WatchFree+ will allow the company to reach new viewers, expand its devoted fanbase and give greater visibility to the comedy.

All eight episodes of the first season of Sideswiped are now available on demand on WatchFree+ for customers with Vizio or onn TVs powered by Vizzio OS in the United States.

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The project comes from Apple Studios and will be executive produced by Cuarón through his production company Esperanto Filmoj, under his overall deal with Apple.

Apple TV has announced Ascension, a new one-hour psychological horror thriller from Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón, starring and executive produced by BAFTA TV Award winner and five-time Golden Globe nominee Caitríona Balfe. No premiere date has been announced yet.

The series will be co-showrun by Natalie Erika James and Christian White, who will also serve as executive producers. James, who previously directed Apartment 7A and Relic, will serve as lead director, while the series will be written by James, White, Alfonso Cuarón and Carlos Cuarón.

The project comes from Apple Studios and will be executive produced by Cuarón through his production company Esperanto Filmoj, under his overall deal with Apple. Gabriela Rodriguez and Richard Schwartz will executive produce for Esperanto Filmoj, alongside Cuarón and Carlos Cuarón. Steve Golin, David Levine and Zack Hayden will executive produce for Anonymous Content.

Ascension marks the latest collaboration between Alfonso Cuarón, Anonymous Content and Apple TV following the acclaimed limited series Disclaimer, which received Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG and Critics Choice Award nominations for stars Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline.

Based on Adam Nevill’s novel

Inspired by Adam Nevill’s novel Last Days, Ascension follows Rose, a relentless documentary filmmaker and recently divorced mother who is highly skilled at uncovering other people’s truths while struggling to resolve her own.

When Rose begins working on a project about the mysterious 20th-century Church of Ascension, she finds unexpected refuge in its teachings. However, she soon discovers something far more insidious beneath the surface.

The series will explore themes of evil, innocence, family and sacrifice, while examining how far people are willing to go to protect those they love.

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NBCUniversal will operate as an independent company, bringing together the group’s media and entertainment portfolio, including NBC and Telemundo, streaming platform Peacock, Universal Studios, Bravo and Sky.

Comcast has announced plans to separate its media and technology businesses into two independent publicly traded companies, a move designed to accelerate the growth of both businesses and strengthen their ability to invest in increasingly specialized markets.

Going forward, NBCUniversal will operate as a standalone company encompassing the group’s media and entertainment assets, including NBC and Telemundo, streaming platform Peacock, Universal Studios, Bravo, Sky, its television and film studios, as well as its theme parks.

Meanwhile, Comcast will remain focused on its connectivity, infrastructure and technology businesses, including broadband, wireless, networking and enterprise solutions.

The company said the new structure will allow both businesses to pursue independent strategies, allocate capital more efficiently and respond more quickly to changes in their respective markets.

Under the new leadership structure, Mike Cavanagh will become CEO of NBCUniversal once the separation is completed, while Michael Angelakis will serve as CEO of Comcast. Brian Roberts will remain Chairman and continue to play an active role across both organizations.

According to Comcast, shareholders will receive equity stakes in both companies, while Comcast will retain up to a 19.9% ownership stake in NBCUniversal for up to one year following the completion of the transaction.

Comcast Chairman Brian L. Roberts described the separation as “a very exciting day” for the company, saying the transaction will enable each business to adopt a more entrepreneurial approach and unlock new growth opportunities. He highlighted that Mike Cavanagh will lead the new NBCUniversal as an independent company with some of the industry’s most valuable brands and assets, while Michael Angelakis returns to lead Comcast, building on the company’s technological strength, innovation and strong customer base.

Mike Cavanagh said both companies begin this new chapter from positions of strength. He noted that Comcast will continue to strengthen its leadership in connectivity, while NBCUniversal, together with Sky, will have the scale, brands, content and financial resources needed to compete as one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies.

Michael Angelakis said he is excited to return to Comcast and work once again alongside Brian Roberts and the leadership team. He emphasized that the company’s assets, entrepreneurial culture, customer relationships and long history of technological innovation provide a strong foundation to drive growth, invest in new opportunities and create value for customers, employees and shareholders.

The company expects to complete the transaction within the next 12 months, subject to board and regulatory approvals.

The announcement represents one of the year’s most significant corporate moves for the media and entertainment industry, transforming NBCUniversal into an independent company exclusively focused on the creation, distribution and commercialization of content worldwide.

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Developed by Netflix in partnership with iHeartMedia, the program will begin streaming live on Netflix starting June 1 and will air every weekday.

Netflix continues to expand its push into live content and has announced the launch of its first daily live show: The Breakfast Club, the popular radio program syndicated by iHeartMedia and hosted by Charlamagne tha God, DJ Envy, and Jess Hilarious.

The show will stream live on Netflix beginning June 1, airing every weekday for nearly three hours simultaneously with its radio broadcast across more than 100 stations in the United States.

The initiative further deepens the partnership between Netflix and iHeartMedia, which had previously collaborated on video podcast content. According to both companies, the Netflix version will feature exclusive material, behind-the-scenes footage, and extended segments during commercial breaks from the radio broadcast.

With this move, Netflix aims to strengthen its live programming strategy and expand its slate of unscripted and current affairs formats, following recent ventures into sports, comedy specials, and video podcasts.

The Breakfast Club is considered one of the most influential radio shows in US pop culture and entertainment, known for its interviews with figures from music, politics, and entertainment. Past guests have included Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Kendrick Lamar, and Alicia Keys.

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With a new and highly praised venue, LA Screenings Independents opened the doors to its 2026 edition today at the SLS Hotel in the renowned Los Angeles neighborhood.

By Luis Cabrera, from Los Angeles, USA

LA Screenings Independents held the first of two days of its 2026 edition today at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, showcasing a new venue that has been well received by attendees.

The SLS Hotel’s facilities have been the most praised aspect of this year’s event. Both its bright suites—some of which feature a beautiful garden—and its prime location have enhanced the event’s atmosphere, leaving attendees satisfied.

In total, more than 50 companies were present at LASI 2026, spread across the suites and the table area, located on the first floor and accompanied by a comfortable networking space that, like The Nook, the hotel’s restaurant, also hosted various meetings.

The Rise of Micro-Dramas

The industry continues to strongly invest in the vertical micro-drama genre, which takes center stage at LA Screenings 2026 thanks to the commitment of numerous companies from around the world.

From Turkey, Inter Medya—always at the forefront—is presenting a catalog of 20 vertical microseries at LA Screenings 2026, covering a wide range of genres: “I’m confident that after this market we’ll announce several sales,” said Beatriz Cea Okan, vice president and head of Sales and Acquisitions at Inter Medya.

Screenbright, for its part, is innovating by using artificial intelligence to produce its title Mia Rockstar: “It’s very well produced, and that’s what we’re banking on—that it will be the first of many,” predicted Andrés Santos, CEO and founder of Screenbright Media. “The first season ends on a pretty interesting cliffhanger, and the idea is to keep producing more seasons—to make it an ongoing series for many seasons—so the story builds more anticipation. We already have several clients who’ve asked us for episodes.”

Even a giant like Globo, which currently focuses on selling its top-rated content as well as the scripts of the major hits in its library, is also betting on the new genre with titles such as Todo Por Una Segunda Oportunidad and Una Niñera Milionaria.

Drama Reigns Supreme

Of course, the emergence of vertical series complements—rather than replaces—traditional offerings of series and feature films.

Among Turkish content, in addition to the aforementioned Inter Medya with titles such as Halef and Eshref Ruya, other well-known distributors at LASI 2026 include ATV Distribution, Calinos Entertainment, Kanal D International, and Mediahub.

Calinos is presenting one of the freshest dramas on Turkish TV, Ugly (La fea, in its Spanish title): “It’s a series that has aired eight episodes in Turkey on Sundays, leading the ratings in all demographics,” said Cristina Duffy, Sales Executive for Latin America at Calinos Entertainment.

Kanal D International, for its part, is celebrating the sale of Sins & Roses, one of the season’s biggest hits—with a second season already confirmed—which has just been acquired by Mega in Chile.

Meanwhile, Elif Turna, Sales and Business Development Manager at Mediahub, revealed that “We will likely announce new deals for Bitter Justice within a month.”

In South America, Seriella is experiencing a boom in its drama division, with four productions in the pipeline for 2026, all of which have already been acquired by Disney+: “This agreement is very gratifying for us, because it recognizes the quality of our products—past, present, and future,” noted Natan Oletto, Commercial Projects and Acquisitions Coordinator at the company.

Another Latin American company showcasing the best of its catalog in Los Angeles is Comarex, featuring content from Mexico’s Canal Once, dramas from Chile’s Canal 13, and religious programming from Mediaset.

The Success of Formats

Running alongside the drama content are formats, with titles such as Power Couple, The Auction, and ¿Apostarías por mí? from Dori Media finding success in different territories and continents.

“The success of ¿Apostarías por mí? is very important to us. We want to sell it globally, just as we continue to do with Power Couple,” emphasized Nadav Palti, CEO of Dori Media.

The production company JK Media, responsible for the docu-reality series Sin Filtro, also visited the SLS Hotel to present its latest offerings, which include new episodes of Sin Filtro and the production of live events.

LA Screenings Independents 2026 will continue tomorrow with another full day of events at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills.

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The captivating love story Trespasses, from Wildgaze Films, and the powerful factual drama I Fought the Law, from Hera Pictures, will premiere on PBS platforms later this year.

All3Media International has closed a major deal in the United States after PBS Distribution acquired the US rights to Trespasses (Wildgaze Films) and I Fought the Law (Hera Pictures), both slated as high-profile launches for 2026.

The two four-part miniseries, created by and starring acclaimed female talent, will debut on PBS platforms later this year, joining the lineup of All3Media International titles already available on the channel.

Trespasses is an unforgettable story of forbidden love set against the backdrop of the Northern Ireland conflict in 1970s Belfast. The US acquisition follows previous deals in Europe and Australia, four nominations at the Irish Film and Television Awards, and a European premiere at the Geneva International Film Festival.

Jennifer Askin, EVP, Americas at All3Media International, commented: “As the home of world-class drama, PBS is the perfect destination for Trespasses and I Fought the Law, and we are delighted that US audiences will soon be able to immerse themselves in these powerful female-led stories. Featuring renowned on-screen talent alongside some of the industry’s best creative talents behind the camera, these unmissable dramas are earning outstanding reviews and generating awards buzz. It is an honor to bring them to a global audience through continued partnerships with leading broadcasters such as PBS.”

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Fubo and ESPN announced plans to establish a resale and marketing agreement aimed at expanding the reach and distribution of Fubo’s services.

FuboTV reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended December 31, 2025, highlighting strong revenue growth following the completion of its business combination with Hulu + Live TV, owned by The Walt Disney Company.

The company reported North America revenue of $1.543 billion, compared with $1.106 billion in the same period last year. On a pro forma basis, which reflects the impact of the Hulu + Live TV integration as if it had been completed at the beginning of the comparable period, North America revenue reached $1.675 billion, compared with $1.579 billion a year earlier.

At the same time, Fubo and ESPN announced plans to enter into a resale and marketing agreement to expand the reach and distribution of Fubo’s services.

Under the agreement, Fubo Sports — which already includes ESPN Unlimited, along with content from FOX and CBS — will be available for purchase within ESPN’s commercial ecosystem. In addition, ESPN will promote Fubo’s services across various digital platforms. The agreement remains subject to negotiation of definitive contracts.

“2025 marked a transformational year for Fubo as we completed a historic business combination with Hulu + Live TV,” said David Gandler, Co-Founder and CEO of Fubo. “Our goal is to enhance consumer choice and expand programming flexibility by leveraging the combined strengths of both platforms. We remain focused on delivering value and options across both Fubo and Hulu + Live TV.”

Key Financial Highlights

Globally, Fubo reported revenue of $1.549 billion, representing year-over-year growth of 40%. On a pro forma basis, revenue reached $1.683 billion, an increase of 6% compared with the prior year.

Net loss was $19.1 million, compared with a loss of $38.6 million in the same quarter last year. On a pro forma basis, net loss was $46.4 million, compared with $130.4 million a year earlier.

Pro forma adjusted EBITDA was positive at $41.4 million, exceeding the $22 million reported in the same period last year. The company ended the quarter with a cash position of $458.6 million, including cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash. Loss per share (EPS) was $0.02.

In North America, Fubo ended the quarter with 6.2 million subscribers, slightly down from 6.3 million a year earlier. Outside North America, the company reported revenue of $5.8 million and a total of 335,000 subscribers, compared with 362,000 in the same period last year.

Over the last twelve months, Fubo achieved reported revenue of $4.9 billion and pro forma revenue of $6.2 billion. Pro forma net loss for the period was $94 million, while pro forma adjusted EBITDA totaled $77.9 million.

Reverse Stock Split Announcement

The company also announced it will conduct a reverse stock split of its Class A and Class B common shares at a ratio between one-for-eight and one-for-twelve, to be determined by its board of directors. The action has already been approved by the board and by shareholders representing a majority of the voting power.

The objective of this decision is to make the stock more accessible to a broader base of investors and to align the number of shares outstanding with the company’s current size and scale. Fubo plans to file the corresponding information statement with the SEC and expects the shares to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis during the current quarter.

Full results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 are available in the shareholder letter published on the company’s Investor Relations website and in the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 3, 2026.

Finally, David Gandler and CFO John Janedis will host an investor conference call to discuss the quarterly results, followed by a question-and-answer session, which will be available live and on demand via Fubo’s website.

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The company recorded total revenues of $5.18 billion, an increase of 2% compared with the same quarter last year.

Fox Corporation reported its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, posting revenue growth despite a challenging environment for political advertising and higher operating costs.

The company recorded total revenues of $5.18 billion, up 2% year over year, driven by a 4% increase in distribution revenues, mainly due to a 5% rise in the cable network programming segment.

Advertising revenues increased 1%, supported by higher pricing in sports and news advertising inventory, as well as digital growth led by the ad-supported streaming service Tubi (AVOD) and the impact of additional MLB postseason games. This growth was partially offset by lower political advertising revenues and a decline in ratings in certain time slots.

In terms of net results, FOX reported net income of $247 million, compared with $388 million in the same period last year. Net income attributable to shareholders was $229 million, or $0.52 per share, versus $0.81 per share in fiscal Q2 2025.

The company also reported adjusted EBITDA of $692 million, down from $781 million in the comparable prior-year quarter, due to higher amortization and production expenses related to sports rights, as well as increased digital marketing costs.

Lachlan Murdoch, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FOX, said the results reflect “solid performance with broad-based contributions across our portfolio, even against a difficult prior-year comparison in political advertising.” He added that this performance is the result of “a differentiated strategy and high-quality execution that reflect the strength of our leading brands in news, sports, streaming and entertainment.”

In addition, FOX declared a dividend of $0.28 per share for Class A and Class B shares, payable on March 25, 2026, with a record date of March 4, 2026.

The company also continued its share repurchase program, having bought back approximately $750 million of Class A shares and $800 million of Class B shares during the quarter, with $3.6 billion remaining under its current authorization.

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