Concentration is the main characteristic of VoD usage in Europe with 85 per cent of viewing time generated by only three services (Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+). Of that viewing, 30 per cent is of European (including UK) content. These are the main takeaways from two new reports SVOD Usage in the European Union and […]
Netflix has announced an adaptation of Agatha Christie’s The Seven Dials Mystery which will be written by Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall, executive produced by The Crown executive producer Suzanne Mackie (of Orchid Pictures) and Chris Sussman. Chris Sweeney, director of The Tourist and Back to Life, will direct. Mackie commented: “I am excited to be […]
Disney has announced that The Beach Boys, an all-new documentary, will stream exclusively on Disney+ from May 24th. The Beach Boys is a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionised pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created, captivating fans for generations to come. The documentary traces the band from humble family beginnings and […]
The Gentlemen, Guy Ritchie’s aristocratic gangster series starring Theo James and Kaya Scodelario, continued its reign atop Netflix’s English TV List with 11.7 million views in the week commencing March 18th. 3 Body Problem, the new sci-fi series from David Benioff, D. B. Weiss and Alexander Woo, began its invasion in second place with 11 […]
Data from consumer research company GWI reveals that broadcast TV is still central to Brits’ media consumption, with nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of TV viewing time spent on live TV, rather than online streaming (36 per cent). Despite the rise of streaming platforms over the years, GWI’s 2024 Global Media Landscape Report shows the […]
In a speech on the BBC’s future at the Royal Television Society, BBC Director General Tim Davie said the broadcaster has a central role in ensuring the UK retains a healthy democracy, a strong creative economy and a more cohesive society. Davie said the BBC had been reforming at pace to remain at the heart […]
A report from Ampere Analysis reveals an 18 per cent decline in 2023 in the UK’s market for scripted TV commissions (Drama, Sci-Fi, Crime & Thriller, etc.) as major UK broadcasters cut spend and most global SVoDs trimmed investment in international content. Changes in consumer behaviour and a weak advertising market saw pay-TV operators and […]
OTT TV episode and movie revenues for 22 Eastern European countries will reach $6.96 billion (€6.43bn) in 2029, up from $3.82 billion in 2023, according to the Eastern Europe OTT TV & Video Forecasts report from analyst firm Digital TV Research. From the $3.1 billion additional revenues between 2023 and 2029, Russia will provide $1 […]
At AnimeJapan 2024, Netflix took to the AJ Stage to present anime showcase. Anime continues to be a popular genre on Netflix, with at least 100 million households tuning in every year, and this momentum shows no signs of slowing. The event offered a glimpse into the key titles for 2024. Premiering on April 17th, […]
The Italian government has adopted amendments to the Audiovisual Media Services Law that prioritise investment in original Italian content, particularly for streaming services. Streaming players like Netflix and Prime Video must now invest 16 per cent of their Italian revenue in European productions (down from 20 per cent, but 70 per cent must be Italian […]