The partnership includes an initial slate of 25 live-action series for My Drama and gives Fox Entertainment Studios first-look rights to develop films and television series based on stories launched under the Codeblack, Essence and Revolt brands.

Fox Entertainment and Hartbeat, the company founded by Kevin Hart, have announced a strategic partnership to turn short-form vertical content into new intellectual properties for film and television. Under the agreement, Fox Entertainment Studios will have first-look rights to evaluate film and television projects based on microseries launched under the Codeblack, Essence and Revolt brands.

The initiative will kick off with an initial slate of 25 live-action vertical series available on My Drama, the vertical video platform developed by Holywater Tech, a strategic partner of Fox. The offering will include a dedicated Codeblack section, which will become the platform’s first branded channel.

Following their initial distribution on the platform, Fox Entertainment Global will handle the international distribution of the vertical series. Meanwhile, Fox Entertainment Studios will be able to identify stories with the potential to evolve into longer-form productions, expanding their opportunities for exploitation across television and film.

“Hartbeat has a powerful creative voice and an exceptional instinct for stories that resonate with audiences,” said Hannah Pillemer, head of scripted content at Fox Entertainment Studios. According to the executive, the agreement will enable the company to identify new ideas emerging from the vertical content ecosystem, assess audience reception and provide the best-performing stories with a pathway to film and television.

“My vision has always been to bring the leading cultural brands serving our audience together in one destination, and the partnership with Essence and Revolt makes that vision a reality,” said Jeff Clanagan, founder of Codeblack and president and head of distribution at Hartbeat.

The executive emphasized that these brands have built relationships of trust with their audiences over decades, while the vertical format offers a new avenue for developing stories aimed at those communities. “The vertical format is where these stories begin, not where they end,” he said.

For their part, Anatolii Kasianov and Bogdan Nesvit, co-founders and co-CEOs of Holywater Tech, said the initiative will expand My Drama’s offering and create new opportunities for brands, creators and audiences to connect.

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The combined company will have one of the largest streaming businesses in theUS, including Tubi and The Roku Channel.

Fox Corporation and Roku today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which FOX will acquire Roku for US$160.00 per share in a combination of cash and FOX Class A common stock, valuing Roku at approximately US$22 billion in enterprise value.

The transaction combines FOX’s leading sports, news and entertainment content and the Tubi service, with Roku’s leading connected TV platform, The Roku Channel, first-party data and direct relationship with more than 100 million global streaming households. Together, FOX and Roku will create a scaled next-generation media and technology company positioned at the intersection of two of the most important forces reshaping video consumption: the enduring primacy of live sports and news, and the continued rise of streaming.

FOX and Roku are committed to continuing to operate Roku as an open, partner-friendly platform and to the continued ubiquitous distribution of FOX content. On a pro forma basis, the combined company will become the third-largest player in U.S. television by share of viewing, with an attractive mix of FOX’s sports, news, and entertainment content, alongside streaming services Tubi and The Roku Channel. That distribution and engagement scale spans every major viewing environment – broadcast, cable, local and streaming – creating broad and diversified reach that benefits viewers, partners and advertisers.

Lachlan K. Murdoch, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Corporation, said: “This is a defining moment for FOX, and a natural extension of the deliberate and focused strategy we have been executing for nearly a decade. In 2019, we reoriented the company around live news and sports. In 2020, we acquired Tubi and under our stewardship it has become one of the most successful businesses in streaming. Today, we take the next step: bringing together the most valuable live content portfolio in video consumption with the preeminent streaming platform through which America watches it. This combination will transform the scope of our company into high-growth verticals and yield a step change in our overall growth profile. And we are executing this acquisition from a position of financial strength – maintaining our investment grade balance sheet while providing our shareholders with an uninterrupted return of capital program in the form of share buybacks and dividends. Roku pioneered streaming TV and scaled it into a leading CTV platform. Together, we intend to lead its next chapter.”

Anthony Wood, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Roku, said: “Over the past two decades, we’ve built Roku into the leading TV streaming platform, reaching more than 100 million households globally and reshaping how people discover and enjoy entertainment. I’m incredibly proud of what our team has built, and the combination with FOX is an extraordinary opportunity to accelerate our vision, scale faster and innovate more aggressively for viewers, partners and advertisers. That’s why our Board of Directors unanimously determined after concluding its strategic review process that this transaction offers a significant premium to Roku shareholders while also providing them with the opportunity to participate in the compelling future upside of the combined company. I couldn’t be more excited about what we’ll accomplish together.”

Roku Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Anthony Wood will have an ongoing role at the combined company and will join the FOX Board of Directors following the close of the transaction.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approvals by FOX and Roku shareholders, receipt of U.S. and certain non-U.S. regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.

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Coverage will be available across FOX and FOX+ linear television channels, FOX One streaming and selected content on Tubi.

Fox Corporation and the NFL have announced a multi-year agreement that will bring a broad slate of live games and exclusive league content to FOX platforms in Mexico beginning with the 2026 season.

The deal includes some of the NFL’s most valuable properties, including Thursday Night Football, weekly Sunday regular-season games, Thanksgiving games, all NFC playoff matchups, the NFL Pro Bowl Games and the Super Bowl.

Coverage will be available across FOX and FOX+ linear television channels, FOX One streaming and selected content on Tubi, allowing the company to deliver a comprehensive multiplatform experience for American football fans in Mexico.

In addition to live games, FOX will develop a complementary slate of original programming featuring four weekly NFL-focused shows. The offering will include analysis, news, entertainment and two weekly fantasy football programs created specifically for Mexican audiences.

“For FOX, this partnership with the NFL reinforces our longstanding relationship with one of the world’s most exciting sports leagues and our commitment to bringing the best sports content to our audiences. Mexico is a market with tremendous passion for American football, and we are proud to offer fans a substantial NFL package in the country, with a robust content experience designed to engage audiences year-round,” said Carlos Martínez, EVP of FOX Latin America.

Arturo Olivé, General Manager of NFL Mexico, added: “We are excited to strengthen our relationship with FOX and expand access to NFL content for fans in Mexico. The passion for American football continues to grow in the country, and this partnership will allow us to connect with audiences through extensive coverage, original content and an engaging experience throughout the season.”

With this agreement, FOX strengthens its sports strategy in Mexico and expands its portfolio of premium rights, adding one of the world’s most valuable sports properties and one of the fastest-growing audience drivers in the Mexican market.

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The company recorded total revenues of $5.18 billion, an increase of 2% compared with the same quarter last year.

Fox Corporation reported its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, posting revenue growth despite a challenging environment for political advertising and higher operating costs.

The company recorded total revenues of $5.18 billion, up 2% year over year, driven by a 4% increase in distribution revenues, mainly due to a 5% rise in the cable network programming segment.

Advertising revenues increased 1%, supported by higher pricing in sports and news advertising inventory, as well as digital growth led by the ad-supported streaming service Tubi (AVOD) and the impact of additional MLB postseason games. This growth was partially offset by lower political advertising revenues and a decline in ratings in certain time slots.

In terms of net results, FOX reported net income of $247 million, compared with $388 million in the same period last year. Net income attributable to shareholders was $229 million, or $0.52 per share, versus $0.81 per share in fiscal Q2 2025.

The company also reported adjusted EBITDA of $692 million, down from $781 million in the comparable prior-year quarter, due to higher amortization and production expenses related to sports rights, as well as increased digital marketing costs.

Lachlan Murdoch, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FOX, said the results reflect “solid performance with broad-based contributions across our portfolio, even against a difficult prior-year comparison in political advertising.” He added that this performance is the result of “a differentiated strategy and high-quality execution that reflect the strength of our leading brands in news, sports, streaming and entertainment.”

In addition, FOX declared a dividend of $0.28 per share for Class A and Class B shares, payable on March 25, 2026, with a record date of March 4, 2026.

The company also continued its share repurchase program, having bought back approximately $750 million of Class A shares and $800 million of Class B shares during the quarter, with $3.6 billion remaining under its current authorization.

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Commissioned by RTL 4 in the Netherlands, The House of Hide & Seek will premiere in 2026 on RTL 4 and will be available to stream on Videoland. The partnership with FOX Entertainment Studios naturally positions the format for a potential US adaptation.

Talpa Studios announces a new creative partnership with FOX Entertainment Studios and acclaimed director-creator David Grifhorst to bring the new family entertainment format The House of Hide & Seek to life.

Inspired by the classic childhood game known around the world, the series turns hide and seek into a prime time family show set entirely within an enormous, purpose-built studio environment – a unique approach that transforms the familiar game into a cinematic spectacle.

Commissioned by RTL 4 in the Netherlands, The House of Hide & Seek will premiere in 2026 on RTL 4 and will be available to stream on Videoland. The partnership with FOX Entertainment Studios naturally positions the format for a potential US adaptation.

In each episode, six celebrity contestants take on a series of nerve-racking rounds inside a gigantic two-story house with more than 120 hiding spots – a larger-than-life set built to feel as though its residents just stepped out. From the grand staircase to the kitchen, garden, living room and a maze of other rooms, every corner is crafted to draw players deeper into the game. Secret passages, unexpected doors and cleverly concealed spaces give the house an escape-room-like thrill, sparking instant childhood excitement. Contestants race through hallways, slip behind hidden panels and try to outsmart one another in a game that blends suspense, humor and tactical play, with viewers following every move in real time.

John de Mol, founder Talpa Studios, said: “The House of Hide & Seek is unlike anything we’ve built before. The open, two-story house with its many rooms and hidden spaces gives the format a scale and level of immersion that truly define its character and make it ideal for primetime. It allows the simple, familiar game to gain a surprising level of pace and tension. Having successfully partnered with the FOX network on U.S. adaptations of The Floor and The Quiz with Balls, FOX Entertainment Studios immediately recognized the potential of this standout format – and together we identified this project as a creative collaboration with the ambition to adapt the series in the U.S. and build it out internationally”.

“Talpa Studios is an exceptional, long-time creative partner, and from the moment we saw The House of Hide & Seek, we knew they had all the makings of a breakout format we could create together – bold scale, smart game design and a premise every viewer understands in seconds,” said Allison Wallach, Head of Unscripted Programming for FOX Entertainment Studios. “Our combined creative vision and ability to turn a universally loved idea into premium, modern family entertainment makes for a powerful collaboration – one with enormous potential to resonate in the U.S. and travel to markets around the world.”

About the show:

Each episode consists of multiple rounds and a grand finale. Every round starts on the studio floor, in front of the house – before a live studio audience. Here, the players face a visual puzzle or quiz. Correct answers add money to their personal ‘Moneyball’, a portable vault they must protect at all cost. After each puzzle, the players get 90 seconds to hide inside the gigantic house. They have to try and outsmart the only – empty handed – player left on the studio floor. This player becomes the hunter and has exactly one minute to find one of his opponents. If he succeeds, he steals a Moneyball and stays in the game: the discovered player is eliminated. Fail, and the seeker is out. In the finale, the last two players go head-to-head: one hides with the final Moneyball, the other has limited time to find him. Whoever succeeds wins the Moneyball for their personal charity.

The House of Hide and Seek is a game that blends suspense, humor and tactical play, with viewers following every move in real time.

The House of Hide & Seek is created by Talpa Studios and David Grifhorst, in creative partnership with FOX Entertainment Studios and produced by Talpa Studios.

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The collaboration marks the first time the two companies have co-produced a scripted feature project, uniting their creative and production expertise to bring a fresh, globally appealing holiday story to audiences worldwide.

Globo, the biggest production force in Latin America, and FOX Entertainment Studios – the world’s leading producer of Christmas movies – today announced a partnership to develop and produce an original English-language Christmas movie set and filmed in Brazil.

The collaboration marks the first time the two companies have co-produced a scripted feature project, uniting their creative and production expertise to bring a fresh, globally appealing holiday story to audiences worldwide.

The film is being developed as a true co-production, with FOX Entertainment Studios and Globo partnering throughout development and production. The companies will collaborate on all key creative elements, with Globo overseeing production in Brazil and providing local facilities and crew. The partnership is designed to ensure cultural authenticity, with Globo providing creative guidance to accurately reflect Brazilian culture and traditions, including the country’s unique celebration of Christmas, which there, takes place during the summer months.

Under the agreement, Globo will retain all distribution rights in Brazil, while FOX retains all other worldwide rights on behalf of both partners.

“Brazil provides the perfect backdrop for a warm, visually stunning and globally resonant holiday story,” said Hannah Pillemer, Head of Scripted for FOX Entertainment Studios. “Partnering with Globo allows us to combine FOX’s storytelling and production expertise with the authenticity and creative depth that only Brazil’s leading media company can deliver. We are thrilled to be working together to create a film that celebrates the universal spirit of the holidays in a uniquely Brazilian way.”

“By joining forces with a global studio like FOX Entertainment, we’re showing that localization is a creative strength, not a limitation. This collaboration combines FOX’s global expertise in storytelling and production with Globo’s deep creative roots and world-class Studio in Brazil. The world will discover what a summer Christmas looks like: warm, vibrant, and full of life. Our traditions may differ, but the spirit of family and union that defines the holidays is universal,” said Gabriel Jacome, director of content at TV Globo.

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Lachlan Murdoch will be able to oversee the family’s media business unti 2050.

Fox Corporation announced that the trustee and beneficiaries of the Murdoch Family Trust informed the company that they have reached a mutual resolution of the legal proceedings in Nevada related to the MFT, resulting in the termination of all litigation.

New trusts will be established for the benefit of Lachlan Murdoch, Grace Murdoch and Chloe Murdoch; and Prudence MacLeod, Elisabeth Murdoch and James Murdoch will cease to be beneficiaries in any trust holding shares in FOX or News Corporation.

New trusts for the benefit of the Departing Beneficiaries will receive cash consideration funded in part using proceeds from the public sale of approximately 16.9 million shares of FOX Class B common stock and approximately 14.2 million shares of News Corporation Class B common stock previously held by the MFT.

Following these transactions, LGC Holdco, LLC, a company which was established, and is owned, by the Remaining Beneficiary Trusts, will own all of the remaining shares of FOX and News Corporation previously held by the MFT, which is expected to consist of approximately 36.2% of FOX’s Class B common stock and less than 0.1% of FOX’s Class A common stock and approximately 33.1% of News Corporation’s Class B common stock and less than 0.1% of News Corporation’s Class A common stock. During the six-month period following these transactions, the Departing Beneficiaries will also sell their de minimis personal holdings in FOX and News Corporation such that after this six-month period none of the Departing Beneficiaries will have any interest, directly or indirectly, in FOX or in News Corporation. The Departing Beneficiaries will be subject to a long-term standstill agreement preventing them, and their affiliates, from acquiring shares of FOX and News Corporation and taking certain other actions with respect to the companies.

A term of 2050 will be established for the Remaining Beneficiary Trusts and that, following the above transactions and throughout the term, voting control with respect to the FOX and News Corporation shares owned by LGC Holdco will rest solely with Lachlan Murdoch through his appointed managing director. Rupert Murdoch will continue in his role as Chairman Emeritus of the Company.

“FOX’s board of directors welcomes these developments and believes that the leadership, vision and management by the Company’s CEO and Executive Chair, Lachlan Murdoch, will continue to be important to guiding the Company’s strategy and success”, the company said in a statement.

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The platform will launch on August 21 for US$19.99 per month or US$199.99 annually.

Fox Corporation announced that FOX One, the new wholly-owned direct to consumer streaming service, will launch on August 21 for US$19.99 per month or US$199.99 annually.

This month, FOX One will bring all of FOX’s leading News, Sports and Entertainment branded content together in one dynamic streaming platform. For the first time, cord-cutters and cord-nevers will have live streaming and on-demand access to the real-time thrills, bold, trusted voices and defining stories being told across the full portfolio of FOX brands including FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, FOX Weather, FOX Sports, FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes, B1G, FOX Local Stations and the FOX Network.

FOX Nation and B1G+ will also be available in the FOX One platform.

Users will be able to bundle FOX One and FOX Nation for $24.99 per month or the equivalent of $19.99 per month when purchasing the annual plan at launch.

“We’re eager to launch FOX One in just a few weeks and super serve our viewers with the best in live news, sports and entertainment content all in one place,” said Pete Distad, CEO, Direct to Consumer, Fox Corporation. “In bringing together the full power of the FOX content portfolio in one service, we have created a great value proposition and user experience that will appeal to the cord-cutter and cord-never fans currently not served by conventional pay TV packages.”

In addition to many other exciting features, FOX One will feature advanced, AI-powered personalization technologies that seamlessly integrate live and video on-demand content in a cohesive experience.

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