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Curiosity University passes 100k subs

Curiosity has announced that the former One Day University, now rebranded Curiosity University, has surpassed 100,000 paying subscribers. The streaming service, with hundreds of lectures and talks from some of the world’s best subject matter experts, was acquired by Curiosity to complement Curiosity’s offering of premium factual content across all global platforms and territories and […]

March 18, 2024

Germany: NBA League Pass on YouTube Primetime Channels

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and YouTube have announced an agreement to make NBA League Pass, the league’s live game subscription service, available for purchase on Germany’s YouTube Primetime Channels. Through the agreement, YouTube Primetime Channels subscribers in Germany will have access to live and on-demand NBA games and content via NBA League Pass, including […]

March 15, 2024

Prime Video orders Allen Iverson doc

Prime Video has greenlit a new feature-length documentary from Shaquille O’Neal’s Jersey Legends and Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media about the inspiring journey of former NBA superstar Allen Iverson. The documentary will premiere exclusively on the streaming platform in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on a date TBC. “I’m ready to tell my story […]

March 15, 2024

Mega Movie Weekend returns for March

Mega Movie Weekend has returned, running from March 15th to 17th offering big-budget action films to download and keep at promotional prices. The campaign runs across key retailers, including Prime Video, Sky Store, the Apple TV app, Rakuten TV, Virgin Media and EE TV Store, with prices starting at £2.99. An array of some of […]

March 15, 2024

Research: Free streaming increases lead over SVoD

Data from Omdia has revealed that after more than five years of an increase in SVoD stacking behaviours, the once-dominant model is beginning to show signs of strain. According to Omdia’s analysis from November 2023, the number of SVoD services per home has declined in a number of markets for the first time. Simultaneously, free […]

March 14, 2024

Research: Revenue worries beset streamers

Digital video experiences and security specialist Irdeto, in partnership with Caretta Research, has released research that explores the current state of the video streaming market, with increasing revenues remaining a major challenge for service providers. Focused on how pay-TV, telco and streaming operators can build profitable video streaming platforms, Irdeto and Caretta’s research reveals the […]

March 14, 2024

Sven-Goran Eriksson doc coming to Prime Video

Prime Video has announced a documentary about football legend Sven-Goran Eriksson, set to launch on the streaming service in the UK, Ireland and Nordics later this year. Titled Sven, the documentary will follow the highs and lows of the first foreign manager of the England National Team throughout his entire career. Following the rise (and […]

March 14, 2024

Research: SVoDs struggle to find identity with consumers

As Hollywood works to get its groove back in 2024, Hub Entertainment Research’s annual Evolution of Video Branding study confirms that consumers struggle to differentiate streaming platforms in an ecosystem full of options. Key findings include: Awareness of leading streaming services is universal, but many consumers aren’t confident what differentiates one platform from another. Nearly […]

March 13, 2024

The Gentlemen debuts at Netflix #1

The Gentlemen, Guy Ritchie’s new gangster series starring Theo James and Kaya Scodelario, debut atop Netflix’s English TV List in the week commencing March 4th, with 12.2 million views. Avatar: The Last Airbender, which was recently renewed for two more seasons, held strong in second place with 9.1 million views. True crime and true love […]

March 13, 2024

Outer Range Season 2 on Prime Video in May

Prime Video has announced that the second season of the genre-bending drama Outer Range will premiere on May 16th. All seven episodes will be dropping at once, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Building on Season One’s foundation that set the central mystery in motion, Prime Video teases that […]

March 13, 2024By Nik Roseveare