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☆ Paramount falls short of revenue expectations but posts surprise profit, strong streaming results
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Laya Neelakandan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Paramount Global missed revenue expectations for the fourth quarter on Wednesday but posted a surprise quarterly profit and posted strong results from its streaming platform Paramount+. Paramount — home to brands such as CBS, Showtime, BET, Nickelodeon and its namesake movie studio — reported a 6% year-over-year revenue decline but posted notable strides in its streaming segment. Paramount+, its flagship streaming service, reached 67.5 million subscribers during the period, a net increase of 4.1 million, and recorded 69% revenue growth year over year. Subscription revenue in the fourth quarter grew 43%, partially driven by price increases, and revenue across its entire direct-to-consumer segment grew 34%. Paramount saw a 27% jump in global viewing hours across Paramount+ and Pluto TV during the fourth quarter.

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☆ What the cast of Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' live-action show looks like in real life
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Netflix has brought back the beloved animated series "Avatar: The Last Airbender" as a live-action show. The show follows Aang, a young airbender who is also the Avatar, the single person with the ability to bend all four elements and a responsibility to restore balance to the world. While there are some differences between the live-action and the cartoon, the show features plenty of easter eggs for the broader "Avatar" universe. AdvertisementHere's what the cast of the live-action show looks like compared to their animated counterparts.

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☆ 23 details even die-hard fans might have missed in Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Netflix's live-action "Avatar: The Last Airbender" adapts the original cartoon, and has plenty of easter eggs. They include recreations of shots from the cartoon and references to the "Avatar" comics and books. Here are 23 details you may have missed — spoilers for the live-action, cartoon, comics, and books ahead. As the Avatar, the only person in the world able to master all four elements, he's responsible for restoring balance. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’: Been There, Saved That
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Maya Phillips | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Nickelodeon’s 2005 series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” was a sprawling odyssey that combined intricate world-building, meticulous references to Asian and Native cultures, lively humor and sharply plotted drama, all animated in a charming, anime-inspired style. In 2010 there was the famously whitewashed live-action film “The Last Airbender,” which was, deservedly, met with a ferocious torrent of fan-fury. The sequel series, “Avatar: The Legend of Korra,” was more in touch with the original, but still unnecessary. And the same can be said for Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” the streamer’s latest big money, live-action adaptation that proves just how difficult it is to capture the magic of a beloved original. Like the original series, Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” also takes place in a fictional Eastern world of four nations: Air Nomads, Water Tribe, Earth Kingdom and Fire Nation.

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☆ Critics say Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' is better than panned 2010 film but doesn't capture the 'heart' of the original series
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Netflix's much-anticipated "Avatar: The Last Airbender" live-action series is out now. Critics agree the new series is better than M. Night Shyamalan's disastrous 2010 movie adaptation. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementNetflix's "Avatar: The Last Airbender" live-action series has received mixed reviews, but critics seem to agree on one thing — it's better than the widely panned 2010 movie adaptation. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ What to know about 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' breakout star Sebastian Amoruso
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In the live-action, Jet is played by actor Sebastian Amoruso. AdvertisementWarning: Spoilers through episode four of the live-action "Avatar: The Last Airbender" ahead. Sebastian Amoruso and Kiawentiio as Jet and Katara in "Avatar: The Last Airbender." AdvertisementVideos of some of those performances are available on YouTube, showing that Amoruso played JD in "Heathers" and also appeared in shows like "American Idiot." Jet in the original "Avatar: The Last Airbender" cartoon.

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☆ A millennial relocated for a job and was laid off 3 months later. Now, she's questioning why she was hired in the first place.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Gabrielle Dawson was laid off from her job at a Michigan news station on February 13. Dawson said she was confused about why her job was cut, as she'd only been hired three months prior. She added that management knew she relocated for the job, making the layoff even more surprising. AdvertisementA millennial who worked for a Michigan news station owned by Paramount Global said she was laid off three months after she moved to take the job. On February 13, Gabrielle Dawson recorded the moment a general manager told her that layoffs were impacting her role.

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☆ Paramount Lays Off Hundreds of Workers
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Benjamin Mullin | More About Benjamin Mullin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Paramount, the owner of TV networks like Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central, is laying off hundreds of employees, cutting costs as it continues its painful transition away from traditional television. About 3 percent of the company’s roughly 24,500 employees will be affected by the layoffs, according to a person familiar with the cuts, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive corporate information. Bob Bakish, Paramount’s chief executive, said in a memo to employees that the cuts were part of a bid to “return the company to earnings growth.”“While I realize these changes are in no way easy, as I said last month, I am confident this is the right decision for our future,” Mr. Bakish wrote. “These adjustments will help enable us to build on our momentum and execute our strategic vision for the year ahead — and I firmly believe we have much to be excited about.”

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☆ Paramount Global lays off about 800 employees, a day after announcing record Super Bowl ratings
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Paramount Global is laying off hundreds of employees, just one day after the company announced CBS had record Super Bowl viewership, Chief Executive Officer Bob Bakish said Tuesday in an internal memo to employees. Paramount Global ended 2022 with about 24,500 full-time and part-time employees. Paramount Global owns a variety of assets including CBS, Paramount Pictures, Pluto TV, Paramount+ and cable networks including Nickelodeon, BET and Comedy Central. The media company had warned employees of impending cuts in an internal memo last month. Bakish said at the time that Paramount Global needed to "operate as a leaner company and spend less."

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☆ Super Bowl Viewership Rose to 123.4 Million, a Record High
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( John Koblin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Sunday night’s overtime Super Bowl shattered ratings records. An audience of 123.4 million watched the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers, according to preliminary figures from Nielsen and CBS, which broadcast the game. That figure easily eclipsed last year’s record high of 115.1 million, when Kansas City defeated the Philadelphia Eagles. Final Nielsen ratings for the Super Bowl will be issued on Tuesday. At a moment when traditional television ratings have been in free fall, the N.F.L., particularly the Super Bowl, has stood immune to massive viewership changes affecting the rest of the media world.

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☆ Opinion: A thrilling Super Bowl that was also about something more
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Opinion Amy Bass | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Amy Bass Rodney BedsoleThis time around, football pundits wondered if Super Bowl LVIII would be the coronation of Chiefs coach Andy Reid and the establishment of a Kansas City dynasty with a third title in five years. This Super Bowl matchup, of course, had history. “We’re not done.”Key to any Super Bowl, of course, is the halftime show. Compared to Usher on roller skates, the commercials – which often take center stage of any Super Bowl broadcast — were relatively tame. “Taylor Swift is in Las Vegas,” commentator Ian Rappoport had assured Taylor Nation.

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☆ Record ratings for NFL’s Super Bowl LVIII at a staggering 123.4 million viewers, TV’s biggest audience since the moon landing
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Super Bowl LVIII was the most-watched television broadcast in a generation. Sunday’s overtime thriller, which featured the Kansas City Chiefs facing off against the San Francisco 49ers, averaged 123.4 million viewers, CBS said Monday, breaking Super Bowl viewership records. The audience for Super Bowl LVIII was so large that it approached the all-time most watched television broadcast set in 1969, when an estimated 125 to 150 million viewers watched the Apollo 11 moon landing. The Super Bowl was no different. That makes the NFL and the Super Bowl all the more valuable to advertisers trying to reach a mass market.

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☆ What to know about the Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl matchup
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-11 | by ( Hannah Brewitt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Super Bowl LVIII is finally upon us and only two teams remain in the fight for the NFL’s biggest prize. Their next challenge is to defeat the Chiefs and win the franchise’s first Super Bowl title in nearly 30 years. Sunday’s matchup will be the second time in just four years that these two teams will meet in a Super Bowl. When the rivals squared off in Super Bowl LIV back in 2020, Kansas City came back from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to earn its first Super Bowl title since 1970. He’s won two Super Bowl titles, two Super Bowl MVP awards, and two league MVP awards - all before his 30th birthday.

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Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas on Sunday is shaping up to be quite a doozy. The 49ers haven't won a Super Bowl since 1995 but have been among the NFL's best teams the past several years, losing to the Chiefs in Super Bowl 54. Here's a guide for watching Sunday's game:What time does the Super Bowl start? Who is performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? In previous years, most Super Bowl performers have included guest stars — except for Rihanna, who was a solo act last year.

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We also use them to unlock streaming content throughout the year, such as:How to watch Super Bowl halftime show live stream in the USAThe US Super Bowl live stream is available via multiple services carrying CBS. The Super Bowl halftime live stream will be shown on CBS in the USA, which you can see on most cable packages. Alternative options include watching it on Paramount Plus or picking up a live TV service like Fubo or Hulu with Live TV. How to watch Super Bowl halftime show live stream in the UKThere's no need for a DAZN pass to watch the Super Bowl halftime show live stream in the UK. How to watch Super Bowl halftime show in AustraliaThe good folks over at 7+ have bagged a free live stream of the Super Bowl halftime in Australia.

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We use them to unlock sports streaming throughout the year, such as:How to watch the Super Bowl live streams in the USAThe US Super Bowl live stream is available via multiple services carrying CBS. The Super Bowl live stream for Chiefs vs. 49ers will be shown on CBS in the USA, which you can see on most cable packages. Australian TV channel 7+ and UK channel ITV both have a free Super Bowl live stream. How to watch Super Bowl live stream in the UKThere's no need for a DAZN pass to watch the Super Bowl live stream in the UK. How to watch Super Bowl live stream in AustraliaThe good folks over at 7+ have bagged a free live stream of the Super Bowl in Australia.

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Live updates from the Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Taylor Swift reached LAX in her journey from Tokyo to the Super Bowl, online sleuths sayWill she make it in time? Read moreThree longtime friends have attended every Super Bowl — and don’t intend to stopAs long as they still have each other, they’re still going to go to every Super Bowl. Here’s why millions are excited for Super Bowl SundayMillions of Americans will find something to be excited about when it comes to Super Bowl Sunday. Four in 10 U.S. adults are extremely or very excited for at least one part of the Super Bowl day’s festivities.

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Now, if a league or network isn't doing something to appeal to younger fans, they are behind the times. Nickelodeon will air its fifth NFL game on Sunday when the Kansas City Chiefs face the San Francisco 49ers for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Networks and leagues also continue to experiment with social media and creating more viral highlights to keep younger fans interested. “There’s just so many more tools now at our disposal to address the complex consumption habits of young fans. The pie has many more pieces to it for young fans,” Lehanski said.

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☆ Here’s how to stream the Super Bowl on Paramount+ — even for free
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Tuning into the Super Bowl used to be easy — flick on the TV and find the broadcast channel or channels it was airing on. Subscribers to both tiers of Paramount+ can watch the Super Bowl, which kicks off at 6:30 pm ET, the company said. It’s the first time Paramount+ has aired the Super Bowl. Attention from the Super Bowl could boost subscribers to Paramount+, which trails in compared to its competitors. For the majority of fans who are watching it traditionally, CBS is available via an antenna for free or through a cable, satellite or live TV streaming services like Hulu + Live TV or DirecTV Stream.

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It will be the 22nd time that CBS has carried the Super Bowl, which is the most among the four broadcast networks. Cohen said CBS analyst Jay Feely, who kicked in the NFL for 14 seasons, also gave his input on where to position the cameras. The upright cameras are part of 165 cameras CBS has for Sunday. There are also 23 augmented reality cameras that both CBS and Nickelodeon will use. While various bells and whistles, like AR, are nice, they also have to be used for the right reasons, which Cohen sees with the Nickelodeon broadcast.

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☆ Cultural differences between the US and Europe: Americans bond over similarities while Europeans connect on differences
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Allie Hutchison | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But in my conversations in Europe, I've noticed people connect because of our differences. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . When I moved to Europe, I noticed that conversations felt differentI moved to Europe seven years ago and spent time in Italy, Switzerland, France, Spain, and the UK. I'm currently living in Portugal, and during my time abroad, I've noticed that conversational glue tends to be of a different nature. Though I'm not sure there's a correct answer, I've found beauty in seeing others through the lenses of both our similarities and our differences.

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☆ Dan Schneider created a Nickelodeon empire that was 'traumatizing' to his cast and crew. Now, it's the subject of a 4-part docuseries.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Investigation Discovery is releasing a docuseries about the toxic work environment on some famous Nickelodeon shows. BI previously reported allegations from actors, writers, and crew members that Dan Schneider's sets were "traumatizing." "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" premieres across two nights on March 17 and 18. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Dan Schneider's, —, Dan Schneider, Sony's Maxine Organizations: Nickelodeon, Service, Kids, Sony's Maxine Productions, Business

☆ SpongeBob SquarePants is going to announce this Super Bowl broadcast
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Football’s youngest fans will be able to watch Super Bowl LVIII announced by SpongeBob SquarePants and the rest of the gang from Bikini Bottom. Characters from the cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants will join the telecast live. Sandy Cheeks (voiced by Carolyn Lawrence) will make her sideline reporting debut during the Super Bowl LVIII telecast live "Super Bowl LVIII Live from Bikini Bottom". But fans of the long-running show will recognize a 2001 classic next Sunday — there will be a “Sweet Victory” performance in the Super Bowl telecast. In the 2019 Super Bowl, halftime act Maroon 5 paid tribute to the song that the SpongeBob characters sang in a 2001 episode (in the episode, the characters of the Bikini Bottom were performing in the Bubble Bowl, a spoof of the Super Bowl.)

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☆ Paramount, even with a takeover offer, may still prove a rare losing bet for Berkshire Hathaway
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Paramount Global shares got a boost last week after reports of a potential takeover offer , but the media company could still prove a rare losing bet for Berkshire Hathaway , its biggest institutional investor. The media company's Class B shares climbed almost 5% last week to close Friday at $14.43 as investors cheered billionaire media mogul Byron Allen's $14.3 billion buyout bid. Allen Media Group offered $21.53 for each Class B nonvoting share of Paramount, about 50% above the 90-day average price. The Omaha-based conglomerate owns 93.7 million shares of Paramount nonvoting Class B stock, or a 15.4% stake, according to FactSet. It may have been the case that Berkshire was betting on Paramount being an acquisition target.

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☆ Super Bowl ticket prices have dropped, but they still cost a fortune
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Ticket prices for this year’s Super Bowl have dropped since last week, but it still might require hitting a casino jackpot to afford it. Despite the drop, this year’s Super Bowl still remains the most expensive on record, with the average purchase price currently at $9,850 — 70% more than the average purchase price of last year’s big game. The 2020 game, which was between the same two teams, was previously the most expensive Super Bowl on record, according to TickPick, which had an average purchase price of $6,370. Compared to the ticket prices, getting to Las Vegas and finding a place to sleep might seem like a bargain. San Francisco to Las Vegas roundtrip flights are slightly less, with the cost hovering around $383 (a 262% increase from last year on the same route).

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