Netflix Gets the NFL for Christmas, The Streaming Wars Become the Bundle Wars, Leagues and Studios and Internet Realities

Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson Podcast

A variety of notable Netflix developments over the past few weeks, Hollywood's continued move to a (kinda) rebundled future, and what sports leagues are learning as internet realities take hold across entertainment. At the end: Andrew finally watches "Her" and shares his review.

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Netflix and the NFL, Netflix Internalizes Ads, Comcast’s Bundle — Stratechery Update

Netflix to Show NFL’s Two Christmas Day Games in 2024 — Wall Street Journal

The NFL-Netflix Broken Hearts Club — Puck

The Coming Comp War at Netflix — Puck

Netflix Says Ad Tier Has 40M Users, Plans to Bring Ad Tech In-House in Shift From Microsoft — The Hollywood Reporter

Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery to Launch Disney+, Hulu, Max Streaming Bundle — Variety

Comcast to Launch Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ Bundle at a ‘Vastly Reduced Price’ — Variety

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