Streaming Into the Void - March 29, 2026 - Josh D'Amaro's First Week at the Top Could Have Gone Better

This week's episode of Streaming Into the Void dives into a turbulent start for new Disney CEO Josh DeMauro, whose first week was marred by the sudden cancellation of a $1 billion deal with OpenAI to integrate 200 Disney characters into Sora, and the announcement of 1,000 layoffs at Epic Games, undermining Disney’s planned Fortnite collaboration. The hosts critique Disney’s pattern of investing in cutting-edge tech only to see it collapse or underperform, citing past failures like Club Penguin and Maker Studios. Meanwhile, Netflix’s live broadcast of a Major League Baseball game on its platform drew criticism for excessive promotional content, technical flaws, and a lack of respect for the sport, with the hosts questioning the logic of spending heavily on a single regular-season game to market other content. The episode also covers strong box office results for Project Hail Mary, stagnant Nielsen streaming ratings dominated by repeat shows, and a wave of renewals and cancellations across platforms, including Wonder Man’s second season renewal and the cancellation of AMC’s Talamasqua after one season. The hosts reflect on personal entertainment highlights, from beating Resident Evil Requiem to enjoying the return of Daredevil Born Again and the cult appeal of Hollywood Animal.