Advanced Television

movies

Get Ready to be Thrilled: 5 Amazing Gambling Movies and TV Shows

Have you ever thought that some of the most epic movies include a gambling topic? For example, in the movie Grease from 1978, there’s a memorable moment where Danny bets he can win a race with his car, Greased Lightening. And in Trading Places, which came out in 1983, there’s a famous scene where two […]

March 19, 2024

New FAST channel launched for Must-See MoviES!

#ConUnPack Distribution, the producers behind the renowned Must See MoviES! channel, have announced their partnership with FAST Channels TV to introduce their FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel to global audiences. Viewers can access the channel on various free TV streaming services via http://mustseemovies.es/ #ConUnPack, a specialised distributor in ‘truly independent; cinema based in Spain, […]

February 26, 2024

HBO, Max sign A24 output deal

The HBO and Max brands have announced a multiyear pay-1 US output deal with A24 that brings the entertainment company’s theatrical film slate exclusively to Warner Bros Discovery’s HBO, Max and Cinemax. Among the films to be available under the new deal are Sofia Coppola’s award-winning Priscilla starring Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny, Kristoffer Borgli’s […]

December 8, 2023

Samsung TV Plus boosts viewership; updates product

Samsung Electronics America has unveiled a slew of new titles, channels and product features coming to Samsung TV Plus, the TV manufacturer’s FAST/AVoD service reaching 24 countries and 535 million devices globally across TV and mobile. Launched in 2015 as one of the first FAST services, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed more than 300 channels […]

November 16, 2023

India: Major action to curb film piracy

With the Indian film industry facing losses of up to Rs. 20,000 crore (€2.2m) every year as a result of piracy, the country’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has taken strong steps to check film piracy in the country. After the Parliament passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 1952, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has […]

November 3, 2023By Colin Mann

Rakuten TV launching Top Movies Polska

Rakuten TV has announced the launch of its first owned and operated channel Top Movies Polska, a new FAST channel, which will be available to households in Poland from mid-July. Top Movies Polska will be available for streaming on the Rakuten TV app across all devices, providing convenient access to a wide range of movie […]

June 29, 2023

Research: Multitasking hinders immersion

Marking the brand’s 30th anniversary, audio solutions specialist DTS  has released its Tuning In To Sensational Entertainment Trends report, uncovering consumers’ preferences and habits around their entertainment experiences, at home and on the go. The survey, in partnership with Opinium, showcases that sound quality is very to somewhat important to 85 per cent of respondents […]

June 21, 2023

Pure Flix merges with Great American Media

Pure Flix, a faith and family streaming platform owned by Sony Pictures Television, and Great American Media, home to a portfolio of family-friendly media brands, have announced the signing of an agreement to merge the two companies. Pure Flix will become part of the merged company, with Great American Media contributing two cable networks (Great […]

May 12, 2023

Redbox expands kiosk deal with Dollar General

Redbox, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company, has signed an expanded partnership agreement with Dollar General Corporation to add 1,500 Redbox kiosks over the next two years. This will bring the number of Redbox kiosks at Dollar General to over 5,000 US locations by the end of 2024. “Dollar General has been an […]

April 19, 2023

Great American Family is fastest-growing US network again

Great American Family has extended its streak as the fastest-growing network on US TV ranking #1 in ratings growth for First Quarter 2023.  The new leader in original Christmas movies, seasonal rom-coms and family-friendly series and specials closed out the quarter with the highest increases for Total Day ratings in Households and Total Viewers, and […]

March 30, 2023