For the second week in a row, All of Us Are Dead claimed the top spot on Netflix’s Top 10 non-English TV list with a 236.23 million hours viewed, appearing in the Top 10 in 94 countries. For the second straight week it is the most viewed title on Netflix. In just 10 days, the […]
The annual Video Redefined study from Hub Entertainment Research, which examines how American consumers divvy up their entertainment time, highlights the impact that new sources of video-based entertainment are having on traditional TV and movie viewing. Key findings: 1) TV and movies account for less than half of all consumers’ screen-based leisure time—the lowest level […]
A report from Juniper Research has predicted that end-user spend via carrier billing will increase to $73.8 billion (€64.6bn) in 2024, from $54.4 billion in 2021, with growth driven by 5G-based mobile gaming and video subscriptions. To leverage this growth, the report advises operators to forge new partnerships with content providers to build frameworks that […]
BritBox UK has announced that Hugh Laurie’s three-part adaptation of Agatha Christie’s 1934 novel, Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?, will launch exclusively on the streaming service this spring. The series is commissioned by BritBox North America and produced by Mammoth Screen and Agatha Christie Limited. The cast features Will Poulter (The Revenant, Detroit, Dopesick) as […]
Disney has announced that Original limited series The Dropout and a brand new series of The Kardashians will both premiere exclusively on the Disney+ streaming service. The Dropout will premiere with three episodes on March 3rd on Disney+, with new episodes streaming weekly. From Executive Producer Elizabeth Meriwether, The Dropout is the story of Elizabeth […]
Denmark is to levy a tax on streaming services in order to help fund home-grown TV and film output. The tax will be “up to 5 per cent” according to local reports. However, the OTT players – including Netflix, Disney+ and HBO Max – will be required to reveal their company algorithms which determine which […]
Amazon has reported Q4 revenues up 9 per cent to $137.4 billion (€119.7bn), and has also revealed that it is increasing its Amazon Prime subscription price in the US. An Amazon Prime subscription will rise to $14.99 (from $12.99) for a monthly membership, and to $139 from $119 for an annual membership. US subscribers will […]
Anthem Sports & Entertainment ahs announced that two of the Company’s popular sports-themed properties – the combat sports outlet Fight Network and the professional wrestling promotion IMPACT Wrestling – are now available on YouTube TV as part of the platform’s Sports Plus add-on package. The agreement expands the reach of Fight Network and IMPACT Wrestling’s […]
Comcast Corporation and ViacomCBS have confirmed that SkyShowtime, their new streaming joint venture, has received full regulatory approval and plans to launch in more than 20 European markets encompassing 90 million homes starting later this year. “We are pleased that SkyShowtime has received all regulatory approvals and are excited to bring this new, unique and […]
February is shaping up to be a big month for TV fans, with a handful of big name shows returning and debuting. Whip Media, leveraging the viewing habits of TV Time app users, the world’s largest TV and movie tracking app, is helping shed some light on the shows fans can’t wait to see. The […]