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Universal Composers Initiative Announces 2026–2028 Cohort, Supporting the Next Generation of Film and Television Composers

NBCUniversal's newsroom page has been updated with new press releases, including the announcement of the Universal Composers Initiative 2026-2028 cohort and a special appearance by 'The Traitors: New Blood' cast at Universal Orlando Resort.

“The Traitors: New Blood” Cast Made a Special Appearance at Universal Orlando Resort

The NBCUniversal newsroom page has been updated with a new article about the cast of 'The Traitors: New Blood' making a special appearance at Universal Orlando Resort. The page also includes a new image and link for this story, while other content remains largely unchanged.

How to Watch the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards: Who’s Performing and What to Expect

NBCUniversal's newsroom page now features a new article about the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, including details on how to watch, performers, and what to expect. The article is tagged under Telemundo, NBC News Group, Peacock, and Media.

Netflix Reports Weakest Growth in Years

Netflix reported its weakest quarterly revenue growth in three years, with revenue up 12% year-over-year to $12.9 billion, matching analyst expectations. Net profit rose 44% to $3.66 billion. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos acknowledged slower growth than hoped, prompting a strategic focus on user engagement. The company cut about 6% of its workforce (~1,000 jobs) and replaced programming chief Bela Bajaria and film chief Dan Lin with Peter Rice, formerly of Disney. Netflix plans limited theatrical releases for select films like Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia' for 45 days before streaming. It is also exploring expanding its content-sharing partnership with French broadcaster TF1 to other partners. Meanwhile, Netflix lost a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount last year, and its stock has fallen over 40% from a year ago.

• Netflix revenue grew 12% year-over-year to $12.9 billion, the weakest growth in three years.
• Net profit increased 44% to $3.66 billion.
• Netflix cut about 6% of its workforce, approximately 1,000 employees.

Legendary Revives Lionsgate Acquisition Talks

Lionsgate Studios shares surged over 15% on reports that Legendary Entertainment revived acquisition talks and submitted a formal takeover offer, lifting the stock above $12 and market cap near $3.6 billion. Legendary, backed by Apollo Global Management, previously explored a bid after Lionsgate's separation from Starz. A deal would give Legendary theatrical distribution and access to Lionsgate's library of 20,000+ titles. No financial terms disclosed; both companies declined to comment. Lionsgate, led by Jon Feltheimer, has long been seen as an acquisition target amid industry consolidation.

• Lionsgate Studios shares rose more than 15% after Legendary Entertainment revived acquisition talks with a formal takeover offer.
• Lionsgate's market capitalization reached nearly $3.6 billion following the stock surge.
• Legendary is jointly owned by Apollo Global Management and its management team; it distributes theatrical releases through Paramount.

JustWatch Launches Free, Rental, and Ad-Free Streaming Service

JustWatch, the popular streaming search guide, has launched its own streaming service called JustWatch TV, entering the streaming business with a multi-tier offering. The service is available in 12 markets, including the US, UK, Germany, and France, and integrates directly into JustWatch's existing website and apps. JustWatch TV features a free ad-supported tier with curated content, a rental store for recent movies, and an ad-free subscription tier (JustWatch TV Plus) at $3.99 per month or $49.99 for a lifetime subscription. At launch, it partners with 30 content providers, including Paramount, New Regency, Fremantle, Cineverse, Leonine Studios, SND, and Altitude. Leveraging its audience data and 50 million users, JustWatch aims to curate independent and harder-to-find films, with user-driven title requests shaping the library, complementing its core streaming guide service.

• JustWatch launched its own streaming service called JustWatch TV, available in 12 markets including the US, UK, Germany, and France.
• JustWatch TV offers three tiers: free ad-supported, rental store, and ad-free subscription (JustWatch TV Plus) at $3.99/month or $49.99 lifetime.
• The service launches with 30 content partners, including Paramount, New Regency, Fremantle, Bleecker Street, and Vortex Media.