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Report: Netflix invests $200m in Thai content

Netflix has unveiled new insights into its support for Thai storytelling, with a report – Netflix in Thailand: Supporting the Future of Local Storytelling – detailing how the streamer’s ongoing investment in local content and talent has significantly contributed to Thailand’s creative economy, tourism, and global recognition.  The report highlights that Netflix has invested $200 […]

August 21, 2025

Nielsen: Streaming nears 50% of TV consumption in US

Streaming viewership continued to rise across the US in July 2025 as its portion of TV watch-time edged closer to the 50 per cent threshold, according to Nielsen’s monthly report of The Gauge – a snapshot of total TV and streaming consumption. Driven by an influx of streaming options across platforms, streaming usage trended upward slightly […]

August 20, 2025

Bundesliga PPV matches on Prime Video UK

Prime Video is expanding its sports offering in the UK with football from Germany’s top-flight Bundesliga joining Ligue 1 and UEFA Men’s National Team matches as part of its Pay-Per-View (PPV) lineup. Bundesliga on Prime Video kicks off on August 24th for the opening weekend of the 2025/26 season, in a multi-year deal. Prime Video […]

August 20, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Report: Demand for K-content grows as commissions shrink

A report by Ampere Analysis reveals that while global audiences are watching more South Korean content than ever, both international streaming platforms and local commissioners are producing fewer new TV titles. Local companies have struggled with rising production costs and the broader macroeconomic challenges, while international SVoDs are shifting their content strategy towards acquisitions and […]

August 18, 2025

Korea’s premium VoD market tops $1.1bn in H1

Korea’s premium VoD market reached $1.1 billion (€0.94bn) in H1 2025, with paid SVoD subscriptions climbing to 24.5 million and 1.5 million net new additions during the period, according to insights from ampd, the measurement platform owned and operated by Media Partners Asia (MPA). Growth was concentrated among scaled leaders, while the introduction of connected […]

August 18, 2025

India: OTTplay collborates with Amazon Prime

OTTplay Premium, India’s AI-powered OTT aggregator, has partnered with Amazon Prime to offer Prime Lite benefits to its customers. Amazon Prime Lite subscriptions will be available through OTTplay in two ways – through bundled offerings with OTTplay’s partner Internet Service Providers (ISPs) such as NetPlus, KCCL, NXT, Railtel, and more, making it even easier for […]

August 18, 2025

Fallout Season 2 on Prime Video this December

Prime Video and Kilter Films have shared a first-look from Season 2 of Fallout. The new season will pick up in the aftermath of the debut season finale and take audiences along for a journey through the wasteland of the Mojave to the post-apocalyptic city of New Vegas. Season 2 will premiere this December exclusively […]

August 18, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Netflix doubles US Upfronts commitment

Netflix has reported “another successful” Upfront in the US, finalising deals with a number major holding companies and independent agencies. “This year, we more than doubled our overall commitments, which is in line with our expectations, and saw year-over-year growth across all key categories like Retail, CPG, Telco, Health & Wellness, Entertainment and Tech,” said […]

August 15, 2025

Thunderbolts sets Disney+ release date

Disney+ has announced that Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* will debut on the streaming platform on August 27th. The movie assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes consisting of Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must […]

August 15, 2025

Report: CTV usage on the rise in Spain 

Connected TV consumption continues to surge in Spain, significantly reshaping viewing habits, according to Barlovento Comunicación’s July 2025 report. SVoD platforms remain the market leader in penetration, while AVoD/FAST models are also showing solid growth. The report highlights 34.9 million exclusive monthly Connected TV viewers, including 15.3 million daily unique viewers and 3.8 million who […]

August 14, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid