With press freedoms seemingly on the line, the show's longtime executive producer Bill Owens shockingly departed over editorial meddling by corporate higher ups.

TelevisaUnivision CEO Daniel Alegre in a recent earnings phone call talked about how TV shows are not "physical goods" and that tariffs "probably" will not affect things. Still, we have seen that in tariff-land things can change - almost daily.

Oscar voters will no longer be able to cast final ballots in categories in which they haven't seen all of the nominees, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences now says.

One key piece of the puzzle is adding in "short-form" video content, which other digital platforms have: TikTok, YouTube, Reels and X. Younger consumers are already comfortable with this.

YouTube has a higher valuation than media companies, but it continues to outdo other legacy media businesses with its virtual pay TV provider YouTube TV.

Netflix believes there can be a difference in its content from YouTube. During its earnings call, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos used the word "premium" when speaking about podcasts.

TV consumer surveys suggest only streaming remains top of mind. A new survey from Adtaxi shows 70% of U.S. adults make streaming their first choice for TV and video content viewing.

Netflix believes it is "less exposed" than other streamers when it comes to tariff issues.

A survey by iSpot finds 16% of advertisers believe there will be declines in their budgets (1% to 49%), and 27% will see gains (1% to 49%) - while just 1% see their budgets climbing by 50% or more.

Another strange moment in a different marketplace could be occurring - the upfront market for national TV networks and premium streaming platforms.