Premium entertainment network EPIX, the joint venture between Viacom, its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Lionsgate, has confirmed the availability of the EPIX app on the PlayStation4 (PS4) system in November 2013. EPIX will be the first premium TV network to launch an authenticated app on the new PS4 system expanding the network’s current […]
The Walt Disney Company and Netflix have revealed an unprecedented deal for Marvel TV to make multiple original series of live-action adventures of four of Marvel’s most popular characters for Netflix, beginning in 2015. Led by a series focused on Daredevil, followed by Jessica Jones, Iron Fist and Luke Cage, the narrative will unfold over […]
With access to OTT subscription based video on-demand (SVoD) services more easily and readily available due to the integration of smart TVs as the main TV in many consumers’ homes, OTT SVoD services are gaining in popularity. Offering a cheaper media source with a competitive breadth of video content, subscriptions are increasing as these services […]
Decipher’s latest VoD Audit reveals YouView is now the largest catch-up TV provider in the UK, growing by 24 per cent to offer 2,677 assets. This gives it the lead over Sky by 85 assets with the satellite provider’s catch-up service totalling 2,592 assets, reflecting 11 per cent growth since June. Importantly however, Sky’s claims […]
Findings from SNL Kagan unit Multimedia Research Group (MRG) suggest that the OTT SvoD sector is set to record significant growth up to 2017, with North America the most developed market. The company’s report – Worldwide Over-the-Top Subscription Video on Demand Market – notes that
YOU On Demand the first national VoD platform in China, has announced that C Media Limited, a China-based mobile video service provider, has raised its strategic investment in YOU On Demand, increasing its present stake to $6 million with a $2 million Convertible Bridge Note financing. The Bridge Note would convert to Preferred Stock upon […]
Video-on-demand streaming service Wuaki.tv is partnering with UK commercial broadcaster ITV in a deal that will see hundreds of hours of fresh content added to Wuaki.tv’s UK service and made available to stream on-demand. Wuaki.tv users now have access to an extensive catalogue of TV series and movies from ITV, including primetime drama and comedy […]
YouTube is expected to launch a new subscription music service by the end of this year, competing with the likes of Spotify and other streaming music firms. YouTube’s new service will be “designed with mobile listening in mind” according to Billboard, which also reports there will be two tiers, with users able to choose between […]
Netflix has added more than 10 million subscribers in the last 12 months, taking it to 40 million overall, according to the company’s latest quarterly results. Netflix reported revenues of $1.1 billion and a net profit of $32 million for the third quarter of 2013. Around 31 million of its members are in the US, […]
Sky has reduced the monthly subscription cost of its NOW TV VoD service from £15 (€17.60) to £8.99, to more closely match rivals. The NOW TV website says the service will allow users to “Watch more of the latest and biggest movies 12 months before Netflix or Lovefilm Instant… Unlimited blockbusters whenever you want. No […]