User-generated content (UGC) or more broadly speaking, short-form video (from services such as YouTube and Dailymotion), has become far more than cats playing the piano, according to ABI Research. The firm notes that companies are using viral ads to extend brands and reach a wider breadth of customers than traditional media channels. Professionally-generated short-form content […]
Following reports that the US Netflix service and the BBC were parting ways, the streaming service has clarified that many of its most popular British series are staying put. Shows that will still be available on Netflix are classic and current Doctor Who series, Luther, Top Gear, Torchwood, Wallander, Keeping Up Appearances, and the original The Office and House of […]
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has launched its OTT service, WWE Network, in the UK and Ireland, with the channel now also available through Roku devices. The WWE Network allows fans to sign up for the first-ever 24/7 streaming network featuring all 12 WWE Network live pay-per-view events – including WrestleMania – as well as original […]
NanoTech Entertainment has confirmed a licensing agreement with MGM. With the agreement NanoTech’s Ultra-HD network UltraFlix has been granted the distribution rights to 5 award-winning MGM films. UltraFlix subscribers are now able to stream the films in Ultra-HD from the comfort of their homes on a variety of 4K platforms and TVs. Fully restored and […]
Amazon’s first pilot season of 2015, featuring slate of 13 original comedy, drama, docu-series and kids offerings, is now available on Amazon Prime Instant Video in the UK, Germany, and US Seven new comedy, drama and docu-series pilots are available including hour-long shows Cocked, Mad Dogs, Man in the High Castle and Point of Honor, […]
Foxtel and Seven West Media will launch their Presto TV streaming VoD in Australia service on Janaury 18th, ahead of similar services Netflix and Stan. For A$9.99 a month, viewers will be able access the Presto TV catalogue — which draws from Seven and Foxtel’s library of television programmes and also includes ABC content — […]
The US Netflix service will reportedly be losing all of its BBC content at the end of January. The contract with the BBC expires on February 1st, meaning that all of the titles that come to Netflix courtesy of the BBC will be immediately removed including Top Gear, Luther, Doctor Who, Fawlty Towers and Little […]
Director Spike Lee is releasing his latest film, Da Sweet Blood of Jesus, on Vimeo On Demand, one month before its theatrical release on February 13th. The movie, which was funded via Kickstarter, will be available to rent ($9.99 for 24 hours) or buy ($14.99). “I’m hyped on my partnership with Vimeo to get my […]
Deloitte forecasts SVoD will generate about £5 billion (€6.4bn) globally this year, which is only around 3 per cent of the £168 billion pay-TV market. SV0D should not be considered solely as a competitor to pay-TV but more as a
Amazon Studios has signed Woody Allen to write and direct his first television series ever. Untitled Woody Allen Project, a half-hour series, has received a full season order and episodes will be written and directed by Allen. Customers will be able to see the series exclusively on Prime Instant Video in the UK, US and […]