The two prototype Amazon Kuiper broadband satellites are working as planned in orbit. Amazon states that the demo-spacecraft have demonstrated controlled manoeuvring in orbit using their purpose-built electric propulsion systems. The propulsion system is key to positioning and maintaining the satellites in orbit. “A recent series of test firings provided critical on-orbit data to further […]
Prime Video has released the official trailer for Reacher Season Two and announced the adrenaline-fueled series will return on December 15th. After the overwhelming response to the debut season, the new instalment ups the ante with even higher stakes and action. The eight-episode season will roll out weekly, with the first three episodes premiering on […]
Amazon Freevee has released the official teaser for the Tell-All Flashback Week episodes coming to Neighbours the week of November 13th. The lookback episodes will focus on what’s happened in Erinsborough over the last two years. Neighbours fans can expect to see the return of some of their favourite characters, including Takaya Honda (as David […]
In collaboration with the Academy of Country Music and producer Dick Clark Productions, Prime Video has announced the return of the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) on the streaming service for the next two years, taking the show through its milestone 60th anniversary in 2025. The 59th ACM Awards is set for May 2024 […]
Innovid, an independent advertising platform, has announced the hiring of Alex Rowe as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Enterprise Sales. Based in Seattle, Rowe will report to Tim Braz, Executive Vice President of Global Sales. In this role, Rowe will be leading Innovid’s enterprise sales efforts, working closely with brand and agency clients to advance […]
Crunchyroll, the anime specialist, and Prime Video have entered into a global agreement to distribute the Crunchyroll subscription service on Prime Video. Crunchyroll is now available via Prime Video Channels immediately in the US – with the UK, Canada, Sweden launching later this week and additional territories to follow throughout 2024. Prime members can now […]
ShortsTV, the short film network, has expanded its Prime Video Channels service to France and Sweden. First launched in 2020 in the UK, Netherlands and Italy under the ShortsTV brand, and in Spain as TVCortos, the streaming service is now available in eight markets, including the US and India. This comes in addition to ShortsTV being in […]
Prime Video has ordered a second season of the hit series Gen V, which comes from the world of The Boys. Gen V, from Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television, began its eight-episode freshman season on September 29th, and will conclude with an epic season finale on November 3rd. “Expanding the universe of The Boys with a series […]
The rise of Retail Media in the advertising landscape has been speedy. Its global advertising spend is poised to reach $128.2 billion (€121.3bn) this year, forecasts WARC Media, with Amazon the biggest winner. Up 10.2 per cent year-on-year, ad investment is forecast to rise to $141.7 billion in 2024 and is on track to overtake […]
Project Kuiper is the Amazon-backed broadband-by-satellite system which will comprise 3,236 craft circling the planet. Amazon says that its first two prototype satellites now in orbit are working well. They were launched on October 6th. Further tests to further validate the technology will take place over the next few weeks. In its statement, Amazon says […]