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Disney+ reveals launch day content and more

Disney has revealed the film titles and TV series that will be available at launch for its Disney+ SVoD service. At the D23 Expo fan convention in Anaheim, California, it was announced that Disney+ will initially have 300 movie titles – rising to 500 within the first 12 months. Some 100 of them will be […]

August 24, 2019By Nik Roseveare

Report: LatAm pay-TV execs ‘optimistic’

The Latin American edition of the 2019 Pay-TV Innovation Forum, from content protection and multiscreen television solutions provider NAGRA and international research and strategy consultancy MTM, has unveiled the challenges, opportunities and priorities that are driving the future of the Latin American pay-TV market. The report features insights collected from senior executives representing leading pay-TV […]

August 23, 2019

Acorn TV and UMC on YouTube TV

AMC Networks has announced the launch of two of its subscription streaming services on YouTube TV – Acorn TV, a streaming service for British and international television; and UMC, the streaming service for Black TV and film. The services will join sister services Shudder, Sundance NOW, and AMC Premiere as part of YouTube TV’s expanding […]

August 23, 2019

Disney+ going global Nov 12

The Walt Disney Company has confirmed global launch dates and pricing for Disney+ in Canada, The Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand, and announced it has reached global agreements with nearly all the major platforms to distribute the Disney+ app across partner mobile and connected TV devices. Disney+ will offer what the company calls ‘unparalleled content […]

August 19, 2019By Colin Mann

Kevin Smith revives He-Man for Netflix

Cult film-maker Kevin Smith has revealed he is bringing back the popular 1980s He-Man character for a new animated series on Netflix. The series, entitled Masters Of The Universe: Revelation, will return to Castle Grayskull and the fantasy realm of Eternia to wrap up key storylines involving He-Man and his arch-enemy Skeletor that have remained […]

August 19, 2019By Nik Roseveare

Marvel to Netflix: “We weren’t finished”

Despite several new Marvel TV shows recently being confirmed at San Diego Comic Con, there’s still a Hulk-sized hole where Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, The Punisher and Iron Fist once were. Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb, has finally spoken out about the Netflix Marvel cancellations – and is teasing the as-yet-unannounced projects that […]

August 13, 2019By Nik Roseveare

EPIX on AT&T TV NOW

Premium TV network EPIX has launched on the AT&T TV app, the company’s streaming service, for $6 (€6.70) per month. The launch follows EPIX and AT&T’s recently-announced distribution agreement and the network’s launch across DirecTV’s satellite platform on May 19th. Customers with the AT&T TV NOW experience can now sign up for a monthly subscription […]

August 9, 2019

SPI/FilmBox, Discover Digital Sub Saharan Africa channel boost

Global media company SPI/FilmBox and converged online television service Discover Digital have expanded their existing partnership in Sub Saharan Africa by adding another seven channels from SPI’s channel portfolio to the DEOD (Digital Entertainment On Demand) platform. The newly-expanded partnership with DEOD will include FilmBox Africa, FilmBox Arthouse, Fast&FunBox HD, DocuBox HD, 360 TuneBox, Gametoon […]

August 9, 2019

Amazon acquires Pegg & Frost’s Truth Seekers

Amazon Prime Video has secured global rights to Truth Seekers from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Miles Ketley’s UK based production company Stolen Picture. This new UK produced Amazon Original comedy horror series will launch exclusively on the Prime Video streaming service in over 200 countries and territories. Truth Seekers is a horror comedy series about […]

August 5, 2019By Nik Roseveare

HBO Max is Doctor Who’s exclusive US streaming home

HBO Max has secured the exclusive US streaming rights to BBC’s longest running global franchise, Doctor Who. All 11 seasons of the British sci-fi hit drama will be available on WarnerMedia’s streaming service at launch in spring 2020, marking the SVoD premiere of season 11. As part of HBO Max’s new long-term deal with BBC Studios, […]

August 2, 2019