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Data: NFL return lifts Prime Video, Peacock viewing in US

NFL season officially kicked off in September to the delight of fans across the US, and attracted viewers by the millions. Nielsen’s September 2024 report of The Gauge revealed that NFL viewership for the month notably reflected audiences’ familiarisation with the cross-platform distribution of its games. This was most clearly indicated by the 12 per […]

October 16, 2024

Outer Banks at Netflix #1

Part 1 of Season 4 of Outer Banks debuted at #1 on Netflix’s English TV List with 15.5 million views in the week commecning October 7th. Part 2 set to be released on November 7th. Romcom series Nobody Wants This took second place (9.6 million views) and a second season has now been confirmed. Two […]

October 16, 2024

Invincible Season 3 on Prime Video in Feb

Prime Video has announced that adult-animated superhero series Invincible, co-produced by Skybound Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere in February 2025. The first three episodes of Invincible Season 3 will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories beginning on February 6th 2025, with additional episodes dropping […]

October 16, 2024By Nik Roseveare

WBD readies Max roll out in SE Asia

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced that its Max streaming service will launch on November 19th in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Max brings together entertainment from brands including HBO, Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Cartoon Network, Max Originals, and Hollywood movies, as well as programming from Discovery, TLC, AFN, Food […]

October 15, 2024

Spain tops Netflix Speed Index

Fifty-three per cent of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) maintained the same speed, while 45 per cent saw an increase of 0.2 Mbps during September on the Netflix ISP Speed Index – a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience.  Spain was the only country in the top performance tier for […]

October 15, 2024

Crunchyroll, Bango sign bundling deal

Crunchyroll has entered into an agreement with Bango to further grow its international subscriber base through bundling partnerships with telcos and other third parties. Crunchyroll offers a dedicated anime streaming library with over 25,000 hours of content. With new titles arriving every season, it remains the go-to destination for anime fans everywhere, and currently boasts […]

October 15, 2024

SkyShowtime launching on A1

A1 Group has announced the launch of the SkyShowtime service in Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and North Macedonia. The CEE telco said its partnership with SkyShowtime reinforces its dedication to bring entertainment for the whole family directly to the homes and screens of its customers. Denis Filazafovitch, Director of International Business at A1 Group, said: […]

October 14, 2024

Study: Impatience, price drive US content piracy

For most US households (88 per cent), having at least one SVoD service is commonplace; the average household pays for four subscriptions. Nevertheless, some consumers turn to other methods, such as using someone else’s SVoD password or watching pirated TV shows and movies, to access media and entertainment content. These tactics – though a violation […]

October 11, 2024By Colin Mann

Starz, BritBox launch US bundle offer

Starz and BritBox have launched a bundle offer in the US that allows new customers to access both digital platforms through a single subscription. The launch coincides with the debut of new series from Starz and BritBox, offering audiences access to Starz’ lineup of action, thriller and female-driven programming alongside BritBox’s curated selection of classic […]

October 10, 2024

Apple TV+ launching on Prime Video US

Apple TV+ will be available via Prime Video in the US later this October as an add-on subscription for $9.99 per month. Prime members who subscribe to Apple TV+ via Prime Video will have access to premium entertainment including Severance, Slow Horses, Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Presumed Innocent, Shrinking, Hijack, Loot, Palm Royale, as […]

October 10, 2024