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Revry viewing hours up 15% QoQ

Revry, the LGBTQ+ streaming media network, has released its Q3 2024 viewership findings, revealing a surge in audience engagement with queer-centric programming. The report, Q3 2024 LGBTQ+ Viewership Trends, provides an analysis of streaming preferences and offers advertisers data-driven strategies to build authentic connections with LGBTQ+ audiences. Key takeaways from the report include: Surge in […]

December 5, 2024

KC Global Media Asia launches distribution arm

Asian entertainment hub, KC Global Media Asia, has announced the launch of its new distribution arm – KC Global Media Distribution. With its headquarters based in Los Angeles, and regional offices in Singapore, Taipei, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, and Beijing, KC Global Media says this strategic expansion “underscores its commitment to championing premium storytelling and delivering […]

December 5, 2024

Survey: “Lovely Jubbly” tops Britain’s favourite TV phrases

A nationwide survey from Sky TV has revealed a list of the most enduring and well-loved phrases from British TV. Top of the list is Del Boy’s iconic “Lovely Jubbly” (37 per cent) from Only Fools and Horses and Homer’s “D’oh” from The Simpsons (25 per cent). “Here’s one I made earlier” from Blue Peter […]

December 5, 2024

FilmRise acquires Guava Juice library

FilmRise, the New York City-based film & television studio and streaming network, has acquired exclusive digital streaming rights including AVoD, FAST, SVoD and FVoD formats to 100 broadcast hours of programming featuring Guava Juice’s library. The popular digital creator, also known as Roi Fabito, is known for his humorous and family-friendly video library of DIY […]

December 5, 2024

DAZN to stream FIFA Club World Cup 2025 globally

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has been confirmed as the exclusive global broadcaster of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The agreement, worth a reported €1 billion, will see all 63 matches at the tournament, which involves 32 of the best clubs worldwide, live-streamed, free to view on DAZN worldwide, with the possibility of sublicensing to local […]

December 4, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Jadoo TV hit with $24.9m judgment, closure

The International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has confirmed that a long-running lawsuit brought by IBCAP member DISH Network against Jadoo TV and its US-based CEO, Sajid Sohail, has resulted in a final judgment of $24,969,911 (€23.7m) and a permanent injunction against Jadoo TV, and Sohail individually. Jadoo TV also agreed to permanently cease all […]

December 4, 2024By Colin Mann

The Day of the Jackal biggest new Sky series launch ever

Sky has announced that The Day of the Jackal has officially been marked as the biggest new series to ever launch on Sky, by any supplier, with the first episode reaching an audience of 4.5 million (after 26 viewing days). Having already claimed the accolade for the biggest Sky Original ever, the series has two […]

December 4, 2024

Our Little Secret at Netflix #1

Holiday movie Our Little Secret, starring Lindsay Lohan and Ian Harding, debuted at #1 on the Netflix English Films List with 32.4 million views in the week commencing November 25th, making it the most-watched title of the week. Fellow festive films The Merry Gentlemen and Hot Frosty were at #3 with 9.8 million views, and #7 […]

December 4, 2024

Canada: Corus acquires slate of ITV Studios titles

ITV Studios and Corus Entertainment are partnering to bring 80+ hours of lifestyle and entertainment content from the US and UK to Slice and the newly rebranded channels Flavour Network and Home Network. The extensive package deal was brokered on behalf of ITV Studios by Craig Bohland, VP Sales, Canada. Slice has acquired two seasons […]

December 4, 2024

Forecast: Programming spend revives in 2025

Programming spend is projected to rebound in 2025 forecasts Omdia, reaching $206 billion (€195.7bn) after a challenging 2024, representing a 5.3 per cent global growth. North America is set to lead this resurgence with a 6.7 per cent increase, signaling a shift toward renewed investment and a focus on profitability. Maria Rua Aguete, Head of […]

December 3, 2024