Gaia Premieres New Series StarCast Weekly Featuring Renowned Evolutionary Astrologer Richard James
Rhea-AI Summary
Gaia (NASDAQ: GAIA) premiered a new weekly original series, StarCast Weekly, featuring evolutionary astrologer Richard James, available for streaming now.
The show is produced by four-time Emmy Award–winning creator Shane Farley under Shane Farley Productions and joins Gaia’s content library of 10,000+ titles reaching members in 185 countries. Gaia said the series will offer weekly astrological insights to help members navigate relationships, personal growth, and life purpose.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, GAIA gained 3.22%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
Peers show mixed moves: CPOP up 6.36%, CNVS up 3.38%, while NIPG, MPU, and LVO are down, suggesting GAIA’s move is more stock-specific than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 04 | Investor conference | Neutral | +2.7% | Sidoti virtual conference presentation and investor meetings announcement. |
| Dec 03 | Investor forum | Neutral | -3.5% | Wedbush Digital Content Forum participation and one-on-one meetings. |
| Nov 13 | Conference participation | Neutral | -7.1% | ROTH Technology Conference meetings and small group sessions. |
| Nov 03 | Earnings results | Positive | +1.2% | Q3 2025 results with revenue growth and ongoing positive free cash flow. |
| Oct 20 | Earnings call setup | Neutral | +7.8% | Scheduling of Q3 2025 earnings conference call and dial-in details. |
Earnings and scheduled earnings calls have tended to coincide with positive moves, while conference participation headlines have sometimes seen negative price reactions.
Over the last few months, Gaia issued several investor-focused updates and one earnings report. The Q3 2025 results on Nov 3, 2025 highlighted 14% revenue growth to $25.0 million and continued positive free cash flow, with a modestly positive price reaction. Multiple conference and forum presentation announcements in October–December 2025 produced mixed share responses, including both gains and notable selloffs. Today’s new original series announcement fits into a broader strategy of expanding content while maintaining active investor outreach.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Gaia’s continued push to expand original programming with StarCast Weekly, adding to a library of 10,000+ titles reaching members in 185 countries. Recent history shows the company pairing content growth with investor outreach and Q3 2025 revenue up 14%. Investors may watch how prominently the new series features in engagement metrics, member additions, and future earnings commentary as indicators of its strategic impact.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
James Will Help Viewers Navigate Their Daily Lives Based on the Upcoming Celestial Energies Every Week
BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaia (NASDAQ: GAIA) – the world’s largest streaming and community platform dedicated to personal transformation, health, wellness, and spirituality – announced today that a new weekly original series StarCast Weekly featuring renowned astrologer Richard James is available for streaming now.
James’ rise to national prominence began by providing trusted astrological guidance to millions of Los Angeles residents through his ongoing Los Angeles Magazine horoscope column and regular appearances on FOX’s Good Day LA and NBC Access. With Starcast Weekly, James will provide weekly empowering insights to help Gaia members navigate relationships, personal growth, and life purpose.
Created by four-time Emmy Award–winning television creator and executive producer Shane Farley, StarCast Weekly will be produced under Shane Farley Productions as part of Gaia’s rapidly expanding content library featuring 10,000+ titles reaching members in 185 countries.
“Richard James has established himself as the new face of Astrology with his modern, engaging and inspirational voice and we are excited to welcome him to the Gaia family, along with four-time Emmy Award-winning executive producer Shane Farley,” said Gaia CEO Kiersten Medvedich. “StarCast Weekly will provide unrivaled insight Gaia members can use to enhance their daily lives and elevate their intuition and consciousness.”
“Gaia is the ideal home for a series like this,” said James. “Their audience is curious, receptive, and truly committed to their own evolution. It’s a privilege to bring weekly astrological guidance to a platform that values depth, clarity, and transformational insight.”
“Working with Gaia and Richard James has been one of the most creatively energizing experiences of my career,” said Farley. “Gaia’s mission aligns beautifully with Richard’s gift for making astrology feel intimate, actionable, and profoundly relevant. We’re thrilled to bring StarCast Weekly to life.”
About Gaia
Gaia is a member-supported global video streaming service and community that produces and curates conscious media across four primary channels—Seeking Truth, Transformation, Alternative Healing, and Yoga—in four languages (English, Spanish, French, and German) and in 185 countries. Gaia’s library includes over 10,000 titles, over
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Rick Pendrick, Prism PR, 310-351-3510, rick@prismprdigital.com
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