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Research: Cash-strapped Brits not cancelling SVoDs

Research from streaming infrastructure provider Bitmovin reveals that over half (57 per cent) of Brits have NOT cancelled any streaming service despite the cost-of-living crisis. Value for money (57 per cent) and the availability of their favourite content (48 per cent) are what will keep consumers subscribed to video streaming services amidst the cost-of-living crisis. […]

October 26, 2022By Colin Mann

Research: Most Americans want ad-supported Netflix for free

Attest, a consumer research platform, has released the findings from the latest edition of its Quarterly US Media Consumption Tracker. It provides continuous insights into how Americans’ habits across television, audio, news, and social media continue to evolve. In addition, Attest conducted some further research into consumers’ attitudes toward Netflix’s plans to introduce advertising to […]

October 26, 2022

Australia: SVoD revenue to grow at 8.9% CAGR to 2027

SVoD service revenue in Australia is expected to increase at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9 per cent from $2.2 billion (€2.19bn) in 2022 to $3.4 billion in 2027, driven by a healthy growth in subscriptions and unique SVoD households, as well as a steady rise in the average monthly revenue per unique […]

October 26, 2022

VIZIO rolls out My Watchlist

Connected entertainment specialist VIZIO has introduced My Watchlist, a new feature that allows viewers to add their favourite TV shows and movies from different streaming services into one central location on VIZIO SmartCast TVs. Adding shows and movies to My Watchlist is as easy as searching for a title, actor or selecting the ‘+ Watchlist’ […]

October 26, 2022

The School for Good and Evil debuts at Netflix #1

The School for Good and Evil, starring Charlize Theron and directed by Paul Feig, debuted atop Netflix’s English Films List in the week beginning October 17th with 78.83 million hours viewed. Based on the best-selling series by Soman Chainani, the epic tale was in the Top 10 in 93 countries. Horror-comedy, The Curse of Bridge […]

October 26, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special debuts in Nov on Disney+

Disney has released the trailer for the new Marvel Studios’ Special Presentation, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, and announced that the feature will premiere on November 25th, exclusively on Disney+. The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, sees the Guardians embark on a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Peter Quill, as they […]

October 26, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Lionsgate+ on Sky platforms

Lionsgate+, the SVoD service from Starz, is now available on Sky Glass and Sky Q in the UK and Ireland, as well as via Sky Stream in the UK. Later in 2022, the app will arrive on Sky Q and Sky Glass in Italy, and Sky Q in Germany. Customers in the UK, Ireland, Germany […]

October 25, 2022By Colin Mann

Doctor Who on Disney+ internationally

Disney+ is to become new global home for upcoming seasons of Doctor Who outside the UK and Ireland. The BBC and Disney Branded Television have come together to transform Doctor Who into a global franchise for UK audiences and the rest of the world. Under a shared creative vision, they will deliver this quintessentially-British show […]

October 25, 2022By Colin Mann

Apple TV+ raises subscription price by 40%

Apple has confirmed it is raising the prices for its TV+, Music and services-bundle subscriptions for the first time since their respective launches. Since its launch, Apple TV+ has been priced at £4.99 per month in the UK. Effective immediately, the SVoD service will now cost £6.99 per month, and the annual price has gone […]

October 25, 2022

M6, Canal+ Group renew distribution agreements

French broadcasters M6 Group and Canal+ have renewed their multi-year agreements for the distribution of all free DTT channels (M6, W9, 6ter, Gulli), pay services (Paris Première, téva, M6 Music, Canal J, Tiji, RFM TV, MCM) and their associated services and features, as well as the SVoD service GulliMax for Canal+ subscribers. This agreement covers the […]

October 25, 2022By Colin Mann