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Netflix’s strategic investment in European content amid new regulatory landscapes

Netflix is significantly ramping up its production efforts in Europe, with over 40 productions currently shooting across the continent. This ambitious slate, announced by Larry Tanz, Netflix’s vice president of EMEA Content, underscores the streaming giant’s commitment to investing in European storytelling. This surge in investment coincides with new regulatory requirements in several European countries, […]

June 19, 2024

India: Excitel partners with Amazon Prime

Excitel, the Indian home internet start-up, has partnered with Amazon Prime to offer Prime benefits to its customers. Subscribers of Excitel’s Cable Cutter plan will be able to subscribe to Prime Lite, and access Prime Video’s  content library, as well as enjoy shopping incentives on Amazon. In addition to Prime Lite with Excitel, the enhanced […]

June 18, 2024

Release date confirmed for Apple F1 movie

Formula 1 and Apple Original Films have announced that their highly anticipated movie about the sport will be distributed in theatres and in IMAX by Warner Bros Pictures internationally on June 25th, 2025, and in North America on June 27th, 2025. Created in collaboration with F1, the motion picture is being directed by Joseph Kosinski […]

June 18, 2024By Colin Mann

TF1+ rolls out in Belgium, Luxembourg

TF1 group’s free streaming platform, TF1+, will launch in Belgium and Luxembourg on June 18th. The TF1+ app will be available across all screens (mobile, tablet, PC, smart TV) across a range of devices (Google TV, Android TV, Samsung, LG, Hisense, Sony, Philips, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, etc). An ad-free ‘TF1+ Premium’ service is […]

June 17, 2024

Germany: 77% use video streaming services weekly

Nielsen has released a study on media consumption in Germany. The report looks at the current trends in usage habits across video, TV and audio, as well as social media platforms, trust in advertising and trust in news reporting.The report reveals a significant shift in German viewing habits with the use of streaming services being […]

June 17, 2024

Brightcove powers FrightPix

Brightcove, the streaming technology company, is adding FrightPix – the new AVoD platform – to its roster of media customers. Launching on June 15th, FrightPix will rely on Brightcove’s platform to distribute its content to audiences across the US. FrightPix will blend classic scares, modern thrillers, true crime tales, and FrightPix Originals into a free […]

June 14, 2024

Research: CEE SVoD growth driven by pay-TV, telco bundles

Data from Omdia reveals that approximately 25 per cent of all paid SVoD subscriptions in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) now originate from pay-TV and telco bundles. This shift highlights the growing importance of strategic partnerships in the region’s streaming landscape. According to Omdia’s research, indirect net additions – those through partnerships rather than direct-to-consumer […]

June 13, 2024

Survey: Brits spend £696 per year on subscriptions

Despite high cost of living concerns, UK subscribers are now spending £696 (€826) on subscription apps and services every year — on top of standard bills such as TV, phone and broadband. Furthermore, one in eight are paying more than £100 a month for their subscriptions, amounting to £1,200 per year. This is according to […]

June 12, 2024

Italy: VoD market shows signs of slowdown

The Italian market for VoD splatforms added 400,000 subscribers in 2023, reaching 8.8 million. While subscriber growth continues, the pace has decelerated compared to previous years (+800,000 in 2021 and +500,000 in 2022), according to research by EY’s OTT Observatory, presented at the European Digital Fed-Forum in Lucca. Silvestro Demarinis, director of Technology, Media & […]

June 12, 2024From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Hit Man takes Netflix #1

Richard Linklater’s latest dark comedy, Hit Man, which he co-wrote with star Glen Powell, debuted atop Netflix’s English Films List in the week commencing June 3rd – with 10.8 million views in its first three days. Sci-fi blockbuster Atlas, starring Jennifer Lopez, continued to perform strongly, coming in at #2 with 8.9 million views. Brooke […]

June 12, 2024