Amazon has revealed that The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power attracted more than 25 million global viewers on its first day, breaking all previous records, marking the biggest premiere in the history of Prime Video. The series launched exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. “It is somehow fitting that Tolkien’s […]
A+E Networks EMEA has launched its dedicated true-crime direct-to-consumer streaming service, Crime+Investigation Play, available to viewers in the UK for £3.99 a month. With over 1,000 hours of premium programming and local originals available at launch, Crime+Investigation Play is a dedicated true-crime streaming service that vows to bring true-crime enthusiasts “closer to every story, deeper […]
Netflix is planning to introduce adverts to its streaming platform sooner than expected, as it seeks to beat Disney+ in launching an ad-tier. With Disney+’s ad-tier set to launch in the US on December 8th, Netflix is now set to launch its own ad-tier option in November rather than the originally mooted early 2023. The […]
Netflix has announced a slate of upcoming made-in-Indonesia films and series. The seven new titles, spanning sci-fi thriller, comedy and period drama, were unveiled at the Waktu Netflix Indonesia (Time for Netflix Indonesia) event held today [September 2nd]. “The Indonesian film industry has evolved rapidly in recent years. More and more creators and stories from […]
Ad-supported streaming specialist Future Today has revealed findings from a study examining viewing and advertising preferences of families who stream kids and family-focused programming. “More families have shifted away from traditional linear TV altogether,” advises Vikrant Mathur, Co-Founder, Future Today. “As that has occurred, it’s important to better understand how families are choosing to view […]
The Walt Disney Company is considering a member programme offering discounts and awards to encourage customers to spend more on its streaming services, theme parks, games and merchandise. Internally, executives have referenced “Disney Prime”, referring to the Amazon premium shopping/music/streamer approach, according to a WSJ report. Discussions at Disney are in the early stages and […]
Disney+ has confirmed that the critically-acclaimed original series The Bear will launch on the streaming platform in the UK and Ireland on October 5th, with all eight episodes from season one available to stream on that day. “The Bear” follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (played by Jeremy Allen White), a young chef from the fine dining […]
The acclaimed novel Stolen by author Ann-Helén Laestadius is being adapted into a film for Netflix. Directed by Elle Márjá Eira and written for the screen by Peter Birro, the film adaptation is planned to have its global premiere in 2024. In Stolen, Laestadius portrays a young woman’s struggle to defend her indigenous heritage in […]
Samsung Electronics America says it is ushering in a new chapter of Samsung TV Plus, the TV manufacturer’s free ad-supported TV (FAST) and VoD service reaching 24 countries and 465 million devices globally across TV and mobile. Launched in 2015 as one of the first FAST services by a device manufacturer, Samsung TV Plus has […]
New movie, Me Time, starring Kevin Hart, Mark Wahlberg and Regina Hall debuted atop Netflix’s English Films List with 59.23million hours viewed in the week beginning August 22nd, as the Netflix brand turned 25. The buddy comedy appeared in the Top 10 in 92 countries. Look Both Ways remained in the second spot with 29.89 […]