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Scripted content releases declined 13.4% year over year to 857 projects, while L.A.'s market share dropped for a second consecutive year, according to FilmLA's 2024 Scripted Content Study.

87% of German adults now stream video content, overtaking linear TV at 86%, while mobile usage dominates, FAST channels gain traction, and paid subscriptions face mounting pressure from rising costs and demand for free alternatives.

According to Nielsen’s “The Gauge,” streaming captured 47.3% of total TV watch-time in July 2025, with Netflix climbing to a platform record of 8.8%, YouTube reaching 13.4%, and The Roku Channel surging 7.5% month-over-month to 2.8%.

According to Horowitz Research, 60% of U.S. viewers now stream live content weekly, with 21% relying on FAST platforms like Pluto TV and Tubi; usage among Black and Latinx audiences reaches 47% and 46% respectively, outpacing White viewers at 30%.

The merger will unite 38 million customers across 48 states under the Spectrum brand, with $500 million in projected annual cost synergies. Cox Enterprises will hold a 23% stake, while Charter CEO Chris Winfrey leads the combined entity.