ViacomCBS Networks International has confirmed the official launch of Pluto TV, its AVoD service, in Brazil. Pluto TV Brazil offers audiences a diverse line-up of premium, curated linear channels and content from major media partners worldwide. Users in Brazil can now access Pluto TV via the pluto.tv website, by downloading the app on iOS and […]
Media Partners Asia has published its first report on the Middle East region, entitled GCC Video & Broadband Distribution 2020. The report provides analysis of the current state and future outlook for telecoms, online video & pay-TV industries across the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia […]
Apple TV+ has ordered a new six-part documentary series from Box to Box Films and the World Surf League (WSL) that will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the aspirations, failures and accomplishments of the world’s best surfers as they battle for the WSL Title and struggle to remain on the elite WSL Championship Tour (CT). […]
Warner Bros Pictures Group has announced that it is “committed to releasing its 2021 film slate via a unique, consumer-focused distribution model” in which the studio will continue to exhibit its movies theatrically worldwide, while adding an exclusive one month access period on the HBO Max streaming platform in the US concurrent with the film’s […]
Increases in both co-commissions between traditional broadcasters and SVoDs, and in sole commissions, drove investment in British TV drama to a record £2.6 billion (€2.88bn) in 2019, according to a new report commissioned by COBA, the industry association for commercial broadcasters and on-demand services. Fuelling the growth, co-commissions surged by 17 per cent, from 30 […]
Since the onset of the pandemic, 71 per cent of US consumers say they have increased their use of paid streaming services. The findings come from a new TransUnion survey administered in November – a follow up to a May survey which found 56 per cent of consumers had increased their usage since the pandemic began in […]
On December 5th and 6th viewers in India can watch all of Netflix’s content free of charge as part of a ‘Streamfest’ promotional weekend to encourage more subscribers. This is the first-ever such event anywhere on the planet and designed to see Netflix’s current 5 million or so subscribers (as stated by Media Partners Asia) […]
Disney+ Hotstar has collaborated with MediaMath, a Demand-Side Platform (DSP) that delivers accountable, and performant advertising technology for brands to buy addressable media. This association enables advertisers and agencies to measure reach and frequency on OTT programmatic inventory in a brand-safe environment. With this offering, brands can purchase premium inventory through Programmatic Guaranteed (PG) and […]
The live-action remake of Mulan is now available to stream for all Disney+ subscribers. Previously the movie had only been available to Disney+ customers afyer paying an additional £19.99 / €21.99 / $29.99 to gain access to it. The film was pulled from cinemas following multiple delays brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. Disney chief […]
BritBox UK has announced that Katherine Jenkins: Christmas Spectacular from the Royal Albert Hall will be streaming on the service from December 7th. This festive celebration sees classical music superstar Jenkins present a unique Christmas musical from the iconic Royal Albert Hall. With exclusive access to the historic venue, the Welsh singing sensation performs seasonal […]