Friday at last! Did everyone make it through their week ok? NFL fans have likely been wrapped up in free agency news since Monday, and college basketball aficionados have likely been glued to their TV for various conference championship tournaments. Non-sports fans had a busy week in TV too, with shows like “One Piece” and “The Madison” either premiering or releasing new seasons.

With all of that going on, there’s no way that even the most diligent reader was able to keep up with all the news emanating from the streaming world over the course of the week. We’ll catch you up on the streaming stories you may have missed from the week’s news here!

Which streaming stories did you miss this week?

NFL interested in Thanksgiving Eve game

The NFL has a tendency to get what it wants. The league’s current media contracts ostensibly run through 2033, but none of its partners have objected to its desire to start new deals as early as this season. On Wednesday, Sports Business Journal reported the NFL wants to open a new game window this season as well: Thanksgiving Eve.

The league could target teams coming off bye weeks to play in the game, and viewers can expect platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube to be in on the bidding for the package, as well as linear partners like ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC.

YouTube becomes largest media company in the world

YouTube has held the title of most-watched streaming service in the United States for years, but it achieved a new milestone this week. As detailed by The Hollywood Reporter, the research firm MoffettNathanson has crunched its numbers and come to the result that YouTube’s estimated $62 billion in revenue in 2025 will allow it to pass Disney as the biggest media company in the world. The service brought in over $40 billion in ad revenue over the course of the year, outstripping Disney, NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Paramount combined.

MoffettNathanson also says that YouTube’s scale as a distributor and use of creator-led content will allow it to continue growing at its current rate, unlike other media companies that will continue to face significant headwinds as they try to evolve in the years to come.

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YouTube TV is a live TV streaming service with more than 60 channels for $82.99/month. This plan includes local channels 32 of the top 35 cable channels, and regional sports networks (RSNs) in select markets. The base plan includes more than 100 live channels, including major broadcast networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, as well as popular cable channels such as ESPN, CNN, FX, USA Network, and TNT. Local channels are included in most markets, making YouTube TV a full replacement for traditional cable for many viewers.

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Sports are a major focus for YouTube TV, with access to national and regional coverage, league networks, and marquee events. The service also serves as the exclusive home of NFL Sunday Ticket, available as an add-on, giving fans access to out-of-market Sunday afternoon games. YouTube TV also offers a smaller sports plan, allowing subscribers access to 30+ sports-oriented channels, including local networks in select markets.

YouTube TV includes unlimited cloud DVR storage at no extra cost, allowing subscribers to record as many shows as they want and keep recordings for up to nine months. The service is available across a wide range of devices, including smart TVs, streaming players, mobile devices, and web browsers. New subscribers can typically start with a free trial, though the trial length may vary by promotion.

With its broad channel lineup, strong sports offerings, unlimited DVR, and wide device support, YouTube TV remains one of the most comprehensive live TV streaming services for viewers who want a traditional TV experience without a cable contract.

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Byron Allen purchases 10% of STARZ, but company initiates ‘poison pill’

Allen Media Group (AMG) founder and CEO Byron Allen purchased a 10.7% stake in STARZ for $25 million last week, but the company’s top executives are clearly wary about such investments. The move by Allen comes less than a year after STARZ finished splitting from Lionsgate. AMG may increase or decrease its position in STARZ, but it could have trouble if it tries to make a sizable increase in its holdings past its previous purchase.

This week, STARZ adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan, known in industry parlance as a “poison pill.” The plan is intended to stave off hostile takeover attempts and will be triggered if a person or group acquires more than 17.5% of STARZ’s outstanding shares. If that happens, STARZ investors will be able to dilute the value of the company’s shares by purchasing more at a 50% discount off the market price, making it much more expensive for any one person or group to buy a significant piece. It won’t do anything to stop Allen’s recent purchase of shares, but it could keep him or another investor from making an unwelcome takeover attempt in the future.

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STARZ offers a subscription video streaming service that gives access to content on the STARZ channel without the need of a cable subscription. With your subscription, you’ll get access to 7,500+ films and episodes, including all of their current originals like “Outlander,” The Serpent Queen,” “BMF,” and “Power.”

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The service also offers a large rotating library of older films like “Die Hard, The Big Lebowski, Fargo, 12 Monkeys,” and “A Beautiful Mind.”

You can subscribe for $10.99 a month either directly from STARZ, or through Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV Channels, or Roku Premium Subscriptions.

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‘Somebody Feed Phil’ to stream on YouTube starting in 2027

Traditionally, the Netflix-YouTube content pipeline has fed shows from the free streaming platform to the paid one. But the flow is about to be reversed, as Deadline reported on Monday. Phil Rosenthal’s feel-good food and travel series “Somebody Feed Phil” will begin streaming non-exclusively on YouTube starting in 2027. The transition comes as Rosenthal enters a strategic agreement with Banijay Americas and Banijay Rights, naming the two companies as partners to help him expand his brand.

The last eight seasons of “Somebody Feed Phil” will continue to stream on Netflix, but the brand may be expanding to ad-supported streamers and free platforms as well.

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Netflix is a leading subscription-based video streaming service that offers on-demand access to an extensive library of over 3,000 movies, 2,000+ TV shows, and a growing collection of acclaimed Netflix originals. Renowned for producing groundbreaking content, Netflix has become a cultural powerhouse with hit originals like “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Squid Game,” “The Crown,” “Tiger King,” “Bridgerton,” “The Witcher,” and “Black Mirror.”

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The platform constantly updates its catalog, introducing fresh content alongside timeless classics and international hits. Netflix’s commitment to storytelling has also earned critical acclaim, with award-winning exclusives such as “Roma,” “Marriage Story,” “The Power of the Dog,” “Mank,” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” In 2023, their animated film “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, further solidifying Netflix’s reputation for high-quality content.

Recently, Netflix has expanded beyond standard movies and TV titles with the addition of video podcasts, and is also exploring a digital store that would offer third-party streamers within the app.

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Development, casting, and renewal news

Disney+ in development on new Tinker Bell series

The scoopage at Deadline continued on Monday, when it reported exclusively that Disney+ had begun developing “Tink,” a new live-action drama series featuring the iconic Peter Pan character Tinker Bell. The studio has been at work on a new version of the character “for some time,” and the show will be a priority for Disney+ moving forward. Liz Heldens and Bridget Carpenter are helming the show for Disney+, with casting news and more plot details to come.

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Disney+ is a video streaming service with over 13,000 series and films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, The Muppets, and more. It is available in 61 countries and 21 languages. It is notable for its popular original series like “The Mandalorian,” “Ms. Marvel,” “Loki,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and “Andor.”

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Disney+ has several plans with or without ads. Disney+ Basic with Ads costs $11.99 / month. If you don’t want ads, you can choose Disney+ Premium with No Ads, which costs $19.99 / month.

The Premium plan also offers an annual option for $189.99 / year ($15.83/mo.).

If you’d like to add Hulu, you can bundle the two services as well, but Disney+ is also continuing to integrate the two, which will soon be an all-in-one offering.

Sports fans can also bundle ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited, with or without ads.

Disney+ most recently raised prices on September 23, 2026 — the fourth time in as many years.

The app supports unlimited downloads (on their Premium Plans), four simultaneous streamers, up to 7 profiles, 4K streaming, and includes hundreds of avatars.

The service includes 25+ original series, 10+ original movies, 7,500 past episodes, 100 recent movies, and 400 library titles, including the entire Disney Vault.

You can see the full list of available Disney, Disney Channel, Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel, Nat Geo shows and movies, or all available Disney+ content by checking out our Disney+ streaming movie listings.

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AMC announces renewal of ‘The Audacity’ ahead of premiere

The Silicon Valley dark comedy series “The Audacity” is still around a month away from its premiere, but AMC is clearly excited about the show’s prospects. On Monday, AMC announced that it had renewed “The Audacity” for a second season.

Set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, “The Audacity” takes on the warped dreams, outsized egos, and ethical lapses of the self-styled inventors of the future. In a world of jaded billionaires, psychiatrist-gurus, bio-hacked tech bros, AI labs, and disillusioned teens being optimized in elite private schools, an audacious data-mining CEO strives to turn insight and influence into profit and power. The darkly comedic drama confronts reality, privacy, and the delusions fueling our ever-changing world.

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AMC+ is a premium subscription streaming bundle owned by AMC Networks. It offers curated access to award-winning originals, indie films, and prestige television. Launched in June 2020, the service combines content from AMC with flagship brands such as BBC America, IFC, Sundance TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited, delivering a rich library of exclusive programming and early episode access.

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AMC+ features exclusive original series like “Gangs of London,” “Ragdoll,” “Firebite,” “Anne Boleyn,” and “Kin,” along with critically acclaimed films and simulcasted favorites such as those from The Walking Dead universe. The service supports up to five simultaneous streams and includes access to six live channels — including AMC, BBC America, and The Walking Dead Channel — alongside on-demand content. It also allows for offline downloads for ad-free subscribers.

The service is available directly via amcplus.com or the AMC+ app on platforms such as Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, iOS, Android, and smart TVs. It’s also accessible through Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video Channels, The Roku Channel, Sling TV, Dish, and YouTube TV. However, free trial eligibility and app access may vary depending on the provider. Viewers can sign up for a 7-day free trial when subscribing directly through AMC+ or its app, though eligibility may vary depending on the platform.

With its depth of high-quality content, flexible pricing, and seamless streaming capabilities, AMC+ remains a top-tier choice for horror fans, prestige dramas, indie films, and compelling originals.

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Jeff Daniels boards ‘The Morning Show’ Season 5

Deadline revealed on Monday that Jeff Daniels will continue his stay on Apple TV, and has joined Season 5 of the newsroom drama “The Morning Show.” Daniels will play Lukas, a self-made billionaire who has founded a well-known investment firm. Fans can also find Daniels in the third season of the Apple TV comedy series “Shrinking.”

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Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

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In October 2025, Apple TV agreed to a deal with Formula 1 to exclusively broadcast all Formula 1 races starting with the 2026 season.

Apple TV also features coverage of all regular-season matches for Major League Soccer (MLS) at no additional cost.

On August 28th, 2026, the price of Apple TV was increased from $12.99 per month to $14.99 per month, the second increase in as many years.

The service is available worldwide through the Apple TV app, which is built into Apple devices and supported on most smart TVs, streaming players like Roku and Fire TV, game consoles, and web browsers. Subscribers can watch on demand, download episodes and movies for offline viewing, and stream in 4K with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, where available. Apple TV also offers family sharing, allowing up to six people to use one subscription at no extra cost.

With a competitive monthly price and bundles available through Apple One — which combines Apple TV with Apple Music, Apple Arcade, iCloud storage, and more — the service continues to grow as a key part of Apple’s ecosystem. Apple TV delivers one of the strongest collections of exclusive content in the streaming space for viewers seeking prestige originals, cinematic storytelling, and seamless access across devices.

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