Asia Pacific OTT TV episodes and movie revenues will reach $52 billion (€48bn) in 2028; up by 56 per cent from the $33 billion recorded in 2022, according to the Asia Pacific OTT TV and Video Forecasts report from analyst firm Digital TV Research. From the $19 billion additional OTT revenues, China will add $4 […]

Automotive manufacturer Porsche has partnered with media tech company ScreenHits TV to provide an in-car portal for Porsche customers worldwide to access their favourite TV streaming platforms, as well as premium video content and leading news channels for a number of their vehicles, starting with the Cayenne model year ‘24, which will be on roads […]

Netflix has announced that the original cast of cult classic Scott Pilgrim vs The World will be reuniting for an anime series adaptation. The 2010 movie, directed by Edgar Wright and based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s comic books, featured Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as the lead stars, who will both reprise their roles […]

Apple has announced a new 10-part documentary series, Big Beasts, narrated by Hollywood star Tom Hiddleston. The series will premiere globally on April 21st, exclusively on Apple TV+, ahead of Earth Day on April 22nd. Two new episodes will premiere each week until May 19th. From the creative team behind the Apple TV+ award-winning Tiny […]

Following publication by the UK government of its draft Media Bill, which it says will enable public service broadcasters better to compete with streaming giants, a number of political and industry figures have shared their thoughts on the proposals. Shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell said that the bill was “long overdue”, adding: “British TV and […]

The BBC has published its Annual Plan for 2023/24 which commits to providing a wealth of programming and services for all audiences across the UK, but which recognises the increased savings requirement caused by the 2022 licence fee settlement and economic environment. The publication confirms the BBC maintains its position as the UK’s number one […]

Business process outsourcing specialist VeriCall Ltd/MAS has agreed a partnership with sports streaming service DAZN. The launch of DAZN 1 HD, on Sky channel 429, is powered by VeriCall’s MAS technology, with the MAS subscriber management platform specifically built for the pay-TV sector. DAZN Group launched DAZN 1 HD in the UK and Ireland on […]

Britain’s biggest broadcasters will get new privileges and freedoms to make more hit shows and better compete with global streaming giants under new draft legislation. The government claims the draft Media Bill will enable public service broadcasters (PSBs) – the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, STV and S4C – to unleash their potential to […]

As the global video streaming market continues to grow and become increasingly crowded, streaming businesses are looking for ways to maintain their growth and competitive edge. According to a global B2B industry survey by NPAW, a provider of video analytics and business intelligence for the online video industry, 76 per cent of SVoD companies plan […]

Currently, nearly seven in 10 (69 per cent) TV content viewers in the US use free streaming services at least monthly, a sharp increase from 42 per cent in 2019, according to Horowitz Research’s State of Media, Entertainment & Tech: Subscriptions 2023 study. This rapid growth in usage of free streaming services is driven by […]