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One Day at Netflix #1

Valentine’s Day seemingly inspired Netflix viewers towards romantic content in the week commencing February 12th. On Netflix’s English TV List. One Day, the limited series starring Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall and adapted from David Nicholls’ celebrated romance novel, rose to #1 with 9.9 million views, whilst Season 6 of Love is Blind debuted at […]

February 21, 2024

Research: SVoD ad-tiers paying off in US

Following the news that Prime Video is introducing ad-funded content, research from Bango shows that ads are delivering serious gains for streaming and subscription giants. According to the data, the launch of ad-funded tiers has driven more than a third of US subscribers (36 per cent) to upgrade their services. But it’s a risky game […]

February 20, 2024

Peacock, Paramount eye streaming tie-up

Comcast, owner of Peacock, is reportedly looking to merge its SVoD service with Paramount+. Comcast and Paramount have already held talks about a potential streaming partnership that could see Paramount+ and Peacock being offered to subscribers together as a package deal, according to The WSJ. Along with making access to the two platforms cheaper than […]

February 19, 2024

Research: Content licensing mounts comeback

Research from Ampere Analysis shows that, after four years of major studios employing an exclusivity approach to the distribution of their TV content on streaming, licensing is steadily making a comeback. Analysis reveals that the number of TV seasons cross-licensed between Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery’s (WBD) Max and Discovery+ more than tripled in 2023. […]

February 19, 2024

Sweden: Interest growing in ad-supported streaming

Cheaper, ad-supported streaming options have launched with success in many markets. For example, in the US, Netflix has reported that the company’s ad-supported tier now has 23 million active users per month. But this is still a relatively new phenomenon in Sweden, reports Mediaivison. Currently, just 200,000 – around 7 per cent – of streaming […]

February 19, 2024

Prime Video greenlights Federer doc

Prime Video has greenlit a feature-length documentary chronicling the final days of Roger Federer’s professional tennis career. The documentary will premiere on Prime Video on a date TBC in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, and is the latest addition to the Prime membership. Helmed by Academy Award-winning director Asif Kapadia and co-director Joe Sabia, the […]

February 19, 2024

BTS j-hope’s Hope on the Street on Prime Video

Prime Video has announced that BTS j-hope’s docuseries Hope on the Street, produced by HYBE, will be available on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide from March 28th. Episodes will be released weekly every Thursday and Friday. j-hope is a member of the celebrated K-[op group group BTS. Hope on the Street […]

February 19, 2024

SkyShowtime launching Standard with Ads plan

SkyShowtime has announced the introduction of a new ad-supported plan – Standard with Ads – which will be offered alongside its existing plan, now renamed Standard Plus. Standard with Ads will include advertising at a cheaper subscription price, while Standard Plus remains ad-free. Standard with Ads will be available from April 23rd across all of […]

February 16, 2024

Napoleon premieres in March on Apple TV+

Following its acclaimed global theatrical run and Academy and BAFTA Award nominations, Apple Original Films has announced that Ridley Scott’s action epic feature Napoleon will become available to stream globally on Apple TV+ beginning March 1st. Since its debut, Napoleon has drawn broad critical acclaim, and the film has been nominated for three Academy Awards […]

February 16, 2024

Netflix reveals Nadal vs Alcaraz presenters

Netflix is gearing up present The Netflix Slam on March 3rd (at 8:30pm GMT) at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, where 22-time Grand Slam men’s singles title champion Rafael Nadal will face off against World No 2 and fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz. The Netflix Slam, hosted by MGM Resorts International […]

February 15, 2024