Films and streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you

BBC News Tuesday 06 October 2026, 13:00 UTC 1 min read

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The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?

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The television industry’s marquee awards show is heading to streaming starting next year. Amazon’s Prime Video platform will be the “exclusive global home” of the Emmy Awards for a six-year period starting in 2027, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced Tuesday morning. “Television has never been more global, and the Emmys should be a celebration that the world can share,” said Cris Abrego, the chair of the Television Academy.

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