3 Body Problem, the sci-fi series from David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo, claimed the top spot on Netflix’s English TV List in the week commencing March 25th with 15.6 million views and was the most-watched title of the week. Making their list debuts were the docudrama Testament: The Story of Moses in second […]
HBO Max, the streaming service from Warner Bros Discovery, is now available to all customers of the Movistar’s Ficción Total package, at no extra cost. Customers can enjoy HBO Max via direct access through the main Movistar Plus+ navigation and the on-demand service. HBO Max offers a selection of series, movies and special programmes from […]
With over 260 million registered subscribers at the beginning of 2024, Netflix continues to show unwavering grit when it comes to streaming market domination. In February 2024, the company confirmed a major live sports deal after signing a 10-year contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The Dates of the Programmes With the programmes scheduled to […]
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 […]
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, […]