Netflix officially opened its new Italian headquarters in Rome on May 6th, and unveiled its upcoming local-language slate, which will include a new series adaptation of the Italian classic Il Gattopardo (‘The Leopard’). “Today we celebrate our new Italian home, our growing business in Italy, the creative community we are so honored to be part […]

AVoD revenues for TV series and movies will reach $70 billion (€66.4bn) in 2027, up from $33 billion in 2021, according to the Global AVOD Forecasts report from analyst firm Digital TV Research. Thirteen of the 138 countries covered will generate more than $1 billion in 2027, up from only five countries in 2021. “US […]

The Council of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA/the Authority) has resolved that, based on ongoing developments in what is a rapidly changing market, the consultation process in respect of the Inquiry into the Subscription Broadcasting Services Market must be extended into the current financial year. This extension builds upon and will update […]

Netflix and Formula 1 have confirm that the popular docu-series, Formula 1: Drive to Survive, has been renewed for a 5th and 6th season on Netflix. The series has grown in popularity over time, with Season 4 attracting the biggest audience to date and breaking into Netflix’s weekly Top 10 in 56 countries. The new […]

Findings from a study on the rise of family co-viewing among streaming audiences commissioned by ad-supported streaming specialist, Future Today, suggest that 94 per cent of parents have upped co-viewing in the last year. “There is a misperception that the explosion in screens has created siloed TV viewing, with families watching from different devices and […]

In March, Netgem teamed with Point Topic and commissioned an independent firm to conduct a UK survey on TV and streaming habits, ISPs and what channels people were watching. The study suggests that even though bundling of pay-TV is still high at 45 per cent of households, adoption of streaming services is even higher – […]

Prime Video has announced three new reality series: The One That Got Away, Forever Summer: Hamptons and Cosmic Love –  will all three set to premiere this summer. The new slate of reality shows will join Prime Video’s unscripted hits like Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, now streaming on Prime Video, and Making […]

Gangubai Kathiawadi, an Indian crime drama about a woman who rises from the underworld to become a powerful political figure, is currently the most popular non-English film on Netflix globally. The movie is also among the Top 10 films in 25 countries this week, including Canada, UK, South Africa, Australia and UAE, and is #1 […]

Disney+ joined in the Star Wars celebrations on May 4th by showcasing two new exclusive series from Lucasfilm. Firstly, Disney Gallery: The Book of Boba Fett explores the behind-the-scenes story of the legendary bounty hunter’s return to the sands of Tatooine with mercenary Fennec Shand, who together seek to claim the territory and crime syndicate […]

In today’s world with ubiquitous online subscriptions, sometimes password sharing means putting sensitive information at risk. And it’s especially ill-advised during this golden age for hackers and digital thieves, suggests authentication platform Beyond Identity. Nevertheless, sharing streaming accounts, such as Netflix and Hulu, is incredibly common. The company recently surveyed more than 1,000 people across […]