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Data: Movies account for 48% of US streaming revenue

A Parrot Analytics analysis of thousands of titles across Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix and HBO Max in the US finds that movies deliver disproportionately high engagement relative to the volume of content hours they represent. The recent narrative has been that movies, in contrast to TV series, were in decline – casualties of a once-in-a-century […]

October 17, 2025

The Celebrity Traitors sets BBC viewing record

The first episode of The Celebrity Traitors has already been watched by over 11.7 million viewers to date [October 16th] and continues to grow reports the BBC – with 2.2 million 16-34 year olds tuning in, breaking its own record for most viewed episode of the programme. This makes the series debut of The Celebrity […]

October 17, 2025

DirecTV adds Hallmark & AMC Networks to MyEntertainment

DirecTV has announced the addition of Hallmark and AMC Networks to the DirecTV MyEntertainment Genre Pack and MyCinema Mini-Pack Add-On, bringing movies, dramas, and seasonal favourites together at no additional cost to subscribers in the US. Effective immediately, Hallmark Channel joins the MyEntertainment Genre Pack, in unison with Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas event, which […]

October 17, 2025

Survey: Sports content rules, but fragmentation causing frustration

Sports media continue to dominate the US streaming landscape in attracting and retaining viewers and subscribers, but as sports rights splinter across multiple platforms, fan frustration is growing. Presented at Cynopsis’s ScreenShift in New York, data from Hub Entertainment Research’s Evolution of Sports survey reveals that the fan experience is being strained by complexity, even […]

October 16, 2025

Warner Bros Discovery, CJ ENM sign K-content deal

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) and CJ ENM have announced content production and distribution partnership, underpinned by a mutual commitment to bringing global audiences more K-entertainment.   The multi-year partnership includes exclusive premieres of original K-drama, hundreds of hours of CJ ENM’s and TVING’s series, and a branded TVING hub on HBO Max in 17 markets […]

October 16, 2025By Nik Roseveare

CNN launching new subscription tier

Warner Bros Discovery’s news company, CNN, has announced that its new ‘All Access’ subscription tier will launch on October 28th in the US, providing audiences with one centralised destination for CNN’s journalism, including live and on-demand video programming to stream.   Available for $6.99 (€5.99) per month or $69.99 annually, the new tier will deliver […]

October 17, 2025

Report: Infotainment systems an opportunity for car manufacturers

A report by Gracenote, the content data business unit of Nielsen, highlights a significant opportunity for car manufacturers to provide consumers easy access to entertainment content across a range of services and types. By optimising the native in-car infotainment experiences people want, auto brands can gain the power to influence decision-making and drive more revenue. […]

October 16, 2025

Toshi.bet: A deep dive into the technology powering decentralised betting

This article explores the technological foundations of Toshi.bet, a decentralised betting platform. We’ll delve into the blockchain technology that ensures transparency and security, smart contracts that automate betting processes, and innovative features that enhance the user experience. It will also address challenges and future developments in the field of decentralised betting. Blockchain Foundation: Trust and […]

October 16, 2025

EBU, WBD score 2026 Paralympic Winter Games deals

The exclusive media rights across continental Europe (excluding Italy and the UK) for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games have been awarded to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Additionally, WBD Sports Europe has strengthened its association with The Olympic Movement by securing rights to show daily highlights coverage of the Games on a pan-European […]

October 16, 2025By Nik Roseveare

XR Sports Alliance adds 6 new members

The XR Sports Alliance (XRSA) has announced the third cohort of members. The new members include MLSE, Vegas Golden Knights, Pro Climbing League, FansXR, Focal Point VR and Nexus Studios, bringing the total member count up to 22. The XRSA is a strategic initiative designed to accelerate time-to-market and commercialisation of XR sports services by […]

October 16, 2025