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Paramount to combine HBO Max and Paramount+ to challenge Netflix

The company expects the transaction to close in the third quarter

This partnership between Sony Music Entertainment and YeaH1 aims to realise the goal of exporting Vietnamese culture to international markets.

Sony Music deepens Vietnam push with 49% voting stake in YeaH1 subsidiary

The deal builds on YeaH1’s hit local TV shows that have helped usher in a new era for Vietnamese pop culture

Analysts say Netflix is driven by a desire to lock up long-term rights to hit shows and films and rely less on outside studios.

Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s studios, streaming unit for US$72 billion

The deal will further tilt the power balance in Hollywood in favour of the streaming giant

Warner Bros Discovery has been exploring a sale of all or part of its business, which includes film and television studios.

Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery combo seen lowering costs for consumers: sources

Alphabet’s YouTube remains US’ largest streaming platform by viewership

Disney+ is currently the third-largest streaming platform in Asia.

Disney eyes sports and anime to boost Asia streaming business

It is projected to end 2025 with US$1.4 billion in revenue across the region, excluding India and China, said Media Partners Asia

For the fourth quarter, Netflix expects to earn US$5.45 a share on sales of US$12 billion.

Netflix says tax dispute hurt solid quarter; shares tumble

The company has expressed interest in buying some of the assets owned by Warner Bros Discovery

The deal comes on the heels of Apple’s theatrical release in June of 'F1:The Movie', starring Brad Pitt.

Apple wins Formula One US streaming rights, besting ESPN

More broadly, services have become a vital source of growth for the Cupertino, California-based tech giant

Warner Bros Discovery's strategy to catch up with rival platforms comes as the Asian market shows relatively strong growth in subscriptions, with particular affection for Korean content.

Warner joins race to develop K-drama with South Korea streaming deal

US media giant will host streaming service TVING on its HBO Max platform across 17 Asian markets

The previous film version, 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour',  is the highest-grossing concert movie ever.

Taylor Swift to debut Eras Tour finale, documentary series on Disney+

Taylor Swift has won 14 Grammys, including a record four album of the year awards

All of the games in this first offering are free.

Netflix brings video games to its TV service for first time

The company has been offering games for four years, part of a plan to extend its reach beyond films and TV shows