Netflix, has issued a statement regarding its “fully financed definitive agreement” with Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) to acquire Warner Bros, including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO. The news comes after reports emerged that WBD was reportedly close to reopening discussions with Paramount Skydance following a renewed offer. WBD confirmed today [February […]

More than half of Portugal’s adult population (53.3 per cent, or 4.6 million people over 15 years of age) watched content via streaming services between September and December 2025. This represents a new national record and a 1.2 per cent increase from the previous year, an addition of 107,000 users. The study, conducted by Marktest’s […]

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have announced an agreement to ensure that content on HBO Max streaming service in the UK carries the BBFC’s rating and content advice when it launches on March 26th. The agreement focuses on the BBFC producing new, or supplying existing BBFC Classifications for […]

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced that HBO Max will launch as a direct-to‑consumer streaming service in New Zealand, available from mid-2026. Following the launch in Australia in 2025, as well as Germany and Italy so far in 2026 and the UK and Ireland scheduled for March, the New Zealand direct-to-consumer launch is part of the next […]

Japan’s premium VoD sector reached a significant milestone in 2025, expanding 15 per cent year-on-year to reach $7.2 billion (€6.07bn) in total revenue. The market is increasingly defined by layered monetisation strategies, including the expansion of ad-supported tiers and a strategic shift toward deeper local content, live events and sports, according to the Japan Online […]

At the 76th Berlinale Film Festival, Prime Video announced that The House of the Spirits, the first Spanish-language television adaptation of Isabel Allende’s iconic novel, will premiere on the streaming platform globally on April 29th. Based on Isabel Allende’s internationally acclaimed novel, The House of the Spirits is an eight-episode family saga spanning half a […]

Research shows that while social media remained a core channel for advertisers in terms of ROI, investment declined as platform fragmentation, creative demands and regulatory uncertainty created real challenges for marketers.  The 2026 Marketing Investment Framework & Decision Guide from Keen Decision Systems, a next-generation marketing mix SaaS company, analysed data from over 400 brands and […]

Prmie Video reports that its non-English language movies and series are engaging global audiences more than ever, with an abundance of new titles in the pipeline that were presented at the inaugural Prime Video Presents: International Originals showcase in London. Introduced by Vice President of Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios International, Kelly Day, and hosted […]

Sky has announced that new customers will be able to get Sky, HBO Max, Disney+, Hayu and Netflix together as part of Sky Ultimate TV from £24 a month – rolling out this March. Existing customers will get access as part of their Sky TV subscription, with over £20 worth of streaming apps included each […]

Channel 4 reports it is outgrowing the biggest streaming platforms in the UK and increasing its linear commercial share ahead of the pack, driven by a slate of original British programming and live coverage of the African Cup of Nations tournament. Across January, Channel 4 streaming viewer minutes (individuals) increased by 25 per cent year […]