Atresmedia-owned OTT platform Atresplayer is extending its presence in Latin America with its launch in Uruguay through local operators. The company has reached distribution agreements with public operator Antel and cable companies Montecable and TCC to distribute Atresplayer at a monthly price of €4.70. These deals are added to the existing ones with Claro Video […]
Griselda, the new limited series starring and executive produced by Sofía Vergara, topped Netflix’s English TV List in the week commencing January 22nd, debuting at #1 with 20.6 million views. The series, created by Eric Newman, directed by Andres Baiz and inspired by the life of notorious cartel boss Griselda Blanco, was #1 in 89 […]
Amazon MGM Studios has acquired worldwide rights to the feature-length Celine Dion documentary, I Am: Celine Dion. From Oscar-nominated filmmaker Irene Taylor, this documentary is a snapshot of a pivotal time in the life and career of one of the most successful performers in pop music history, Celine Dion. This intimate exploration takes viewers on […]
Following the debut of Prime Video’s ad-supported tier, analysis from Omdia reveals the streaming platform is set to generate more than $2 billion (€1.84bn) in incremental ad revenue in 2024, its launch year. This will be in addition to revenue already generated by the sale of advertising slots during live sports broadcasts on the service. […]
As the first native smartphone generation, Gen Z consumers are entertainment omnivores. Their handheld devices allow them immediate access to a wealth of platforms and content and they are taking full advantage. The latest 2023 results of Hub Entertainment Research’s annual Video Redefined survey shows that unlike their older counterparts for whom TV and movies […]
Mattel and Netflix have announced that Hot Wheels Let’s Race, Mattel Television Studios’ all-new animated children’s series, will debut on Netflix globally on March 4th. Inspired by Hot Wheels, the iconic toy brand, Hot Wheels Let’s Race is an action-packed comedy series for kids, and follows the newest generation of racers as they attend a […]
The French video market has grown by 6.3 per cent in 12 months to €2.46 billion revenues in 2023, largely driven by the SVoD sector. According to a study by French public funding body Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC), the SVoD segment topped the €2 billion revenue mark, to reach a […]
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment has formed a joint venture with FUEL TV, the specialist in action-sports content, to create FUEL TV branded SVoD and FAST channels. The companies will combine their respective content catalogues, including Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment-owned SVoD channels, which will become FUEL TV SURF, and LiftTicket will become […]
Netflix has acquired the rights to the kidnapping thiller movie Animals directed by Ben Affleck and written by Connor McIntyre and Billy Ray. The film will be produced by Affleck, Matt Damon, and Dani Bernfeld of Artists Equity, the artist-led studio founded by Affleck, Damon, and Gerry Cardinale/RedBird Capital Partners — and Brad Weston and […]
Prime Video has acquired the family drama series The Baxters from LightWorkers Media. The series stars and is executive produced by actress, producer, and best-selling author Roma Downey as the family matriarch, Elizabeth Baxter. Also starring is Ted McGinley as John Baxter. The Baxters is slated to stream spring 2024 exclusively on Prime Video in […]