UK comms regulator Ofcom is proposing to revise its guidance on how the ‘net neutrality’ rules should apply in the UK. This follows the announcement of its new programme of work to ensure that digital communications markets are working well for people and businesses in the UK. Ofcom is responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance […]
Prime Video will launch Rio Ferdinand’s Tipping Point, a three-part UK Original documentary series fronted by Rio Ferdinand, exploring key issues impacting football today. The series will launch exclusively on Prime Video on November 11th in more than 50 countries and territories worldwide. Rio Ferdinand’s Tipping Point follows the former Manchester United and England footballer, […]
Premier League matches streamed on Prime Video on October 19th resulted in a record spike in internet usage, according to network data from connectivity provider TalkTalk. The new peak record of 9.105Tbps – the equivalent to downloading 379 hours of HD video per second – was set on TalkTalk’s network at 21:20 on October 19th, […]
Over 40 per cent of SVoD customers in Spain could be affected by Netflix’s decision to put an end to the common practice of password-sharing, changing the face of the market accordingly, according to a report by Barlovento Comunicación. Out of those 40.6 per cent that share their passwords, 57.3 per cent do so with […]
Disney has spent months in negotiations with the French media and regulatory authorities over their current obligations over movie release dates. The FT reports that Disney has warned that future movie releases could bypass cinemas if the regulatory framework does not modernise. Disney has asked for a “clear timeline for those discussions” to be set […]
Disney has announced that the Disney+ streaming service will launch in the Philippines on November 17th, offering a full library of movies and TV shows from Disney’s iconic brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star. Disney+ Philippine subscriptions are available in two price pans: Mobile and Premium. The Mobile Plan is […]
Data from B&Q, the DIY and home improvement retail company, has revealed that sales for home security cameras have increased massively following the launch of thriller series The Watcher. The series, which premiered on Netflix on October 13th, has inspired over 30,000 Brits to search online for security cameras, with home experts from B&Q saying […]
As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, 20 per cent of SVoD customers are considering cancelling their subscriptions, with 19 per cent agreeing that these platforms are ‘a luxury I can live without right now’. The research, carried out by Yonder, reveals that 39 per cent of UK SVoD homes are worried enough about rising prices to […]
Prime Video has announced having sealed several movie agreements in France with major US studios. Revealing its European strategy at the Seaview Producers Hub during MIPCOM in Cannes, Sahar Baghery, head of Acquisition in France, said the SVoD service had signed for a second window with Sony Pictures for Marvel titles such as Spider-Man: No […]
US producer Ryan Murphy dominated the Netflix charts in the week beginning October 10th, with three titles in the Top 10. Since its debut on October 13th, Murphy’s real-estate thriller The Watcher has taken the #1 spot with 125.01 million hours viewed on the English TV List. Starring Naomi Watts and Bobby Cannavale, the series […]