The Walt Disney Company and ITV have announced an initiative to carry each other’s streaming services, in the form of a promotional selection, billed as a ‘Taste of ITVX’ and a ‘Taste of Disney+’ respectively. Starting on July 16th, a curated, and regularly refreshed selection of shows and movies from Disney+ and ITVX will be […]
As smart devices and digital services become more prevalent in American homes, two-thirds (66 per cent) of consumers indicate they would likely switch to a bundle from one provider for not only streaming TV services but also home security, fitness, smart home, music and other subscription services, according to Horowitz’s latest annual report, State of […]
Following the announcement in May that the Max streaming service would be returning to its HBO Max branding – the change has now officially rolled out. The Max website now redirects to hbomax.com, whilst Apple’s App Store includes a new version of the app that notes: “Same app. New-ish name. The plot twist everyone has […]
Netflix anime titles like Baki Hanma and Pokémon Concierge may live on opposite ends of the genre spectrum, but their global fandom reflects something bigger: anime is no longer niche, it’s now mainstream, according to the streaming giant. “With over 50 per cent of global Netflix members watching anime, the genre is reaching more audiences […]
According to the Global Streaming Study 2025 from consultancy firm Simon-Kucher, 42 per cent of users believe they are spending too much on streaming platforms. The study, based on data from over 12,000 users across 11 countries, reveals that 88 per cent are consuming the same or more streaming content compared to 2024 – a […]
Japan’s Nippon TV has announced that its new travel reality show, Traveling with Snow Man, featuring the popular nine-member boy band Snow Man, will premiere on July 27th on Nippon TV with the uncut version streaming globally on Disney+ immediately afterwards. Produced by Nippon TV, the series will be the first-ever unscripted travel show from […]
The recently announced deal between Netflix and French TV giant TF1 might have a deeper meaning than appears obvious at first sight. Will it lead to a closer connection between streaming services and traditional media in the future? By looking at this deal and other examples, we can see that the switch towards new ways […]
French internet traffic saw an increase of 9.2 per cent year-on-year, to 50.8 Tb/s, according to Arcep’s annual The State of Internet in France report. Five ‘Big Tech’ US companies – Netflix, Akamai, Google, Meta and Amazon – together generated 47 per cent of this traffic, down from 53 per cent in 2023. With a […]
Amazon has confirmed that Freevee, its stand-alone free streaming TV service, will shutter in August, with its content being absorbed into Prime Video. An in-app notice informed users: “Prime Video is the new exclusive home for Freevee TV shows, movies and Live TV. The Freevee app will be accessible until August 2025. Continue watching your […]
On the heels of the distribution deal between TF1 and Netflix, French PSB group France Télévisions has announced an agreement with Prime Video to have its content streamed on the platform. Whereas the contract between TF1 and Netflix will become operative in 2026, the France Télévisions/Prime Video deal is effective immediately. The deal also includes […]