The UK is still the dominant player in the broadcast content and services market even as Brexit approaches. In fact the Office of National Statistics reveals the booming film and TV production sector made a significant contribution to the UK narrowly avoiding going into recession in the third quarter. The European Audiovisual Observatory, part of […]
Despite the growing dominance of subscription services with global buying power, pay-TV channels are still licensing the most premium US dramas in major revenue generating markets. Over the last three years, pay-TV channels have been the most important buyers of US scripted shows according to data from the 3Vision Show Tracker service. Monitoring the distribution […]
Amazon Prime Video Channels has launched in Mexico, offering a range of SVoD services, including HBO, Paramount+, MGM, TV Azteca, Acorn TV, Pongalo, Noggin, CBeebies, STARZPLAY and more. “We are excited to bring even more selection to our Prime members in Mexico with the launch of Prime Video Channels,” said Greg Hart, VP of Amazon […]
STARZPLAY, the SVoD service, has utilised its in-house technology, by providing its managed service that encompasses the STARZPLAY Connect Platform to mark the successful launch of Lionsgate Play, a premium entertainment service in India. Developed by STARZPLAY, the STARZPLAY Connect platform enables the delivery of subscription management, billing, content management, video content delivery and connected […]
Comcast’s NBCUniversal is naming new management roles as streaming becomes more of a priority. Comcast executive Matt Strauss is moving over to NBCU as chairman of Peacock. Strauss will also oversee the company’s digital enterprises and report to NBCU CEO Steve Burke. Veteran Bonnie Hammer, who had been overseeing the development of Peacock, was named […]
Netflix has announced that Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman will have an historic theatrical run at the celebrated Belasco Theatre in New York. The Irishman, starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, will screen at the famed theatre from November 1st to December 1st. This will mark the first time the Broadway theatre has […]
Rakuten and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have announced that all games from the 2019-20 NBA season, due to begin on October 23rd, will be streamed live and on demand on the new service, NBA Rakuten, in Japan. The season starts with defending champions Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans followed by an LA derby […]
The BBC is preparing a complete revamp of iPlayer as it prepares for more global SVoD competition. The BBC now says it expects iPlayer to eventually become the main way people view its programmes. Shows will now be made available by default for up to a year, rather than the 30-day limit. iPlayer had a […]
Amazon has revealed that the third series from The Walking Dead universe will be coming to its Prime Video streaming service in the Spring of 2020. The series follows the global success of The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead. “TV audiences around the world have demonstrated their passion for The Walking Dead universe, […]
Multichannel programmer Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) and UK multiplay operator Virgin Media have agreed a new multi-year distribution deal in the UK and Ireland spanning TV channels, on-demand rights and a range of new streaming applications. The renewed partnership ensures Virgin Media customers will continue to enjoy access to some of their favourite TV […]