Sinclair Networks-owned Tennis Channel has launched an international subscription streaming service, the first-stage roll out for what is intended to become a global tennis-media destination. Initially launching in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with plans for other worldwide markets, the over-the-top (OTT) platform will offer content on the new Tennis Channel International app, with the service […]
Odeon Cinemas, owned by AMC, has banned all Universal films after the studio said it intends to release future movies on streaming platforms and cinema screens on the same day. AMC boss Adam Aron said the ban will cover its 1,000 cinemas worldwide. It follows comments from NBCUniversal which said the film Trolls World Tour […]
Netflix is not only surviving during the Covid-19 pandemic, but it is thriving. The company’s strong position during this crisis has gained it first place in GlobalData’s thematic ranking for the music, film and TV sector – beating Amazon for the top spot. Danyaal Rashid, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, commented: “The company added nearly 16 […]
beIN Sports has rolled out a new sports archive service available on beIN On Demand, featuring a wide selection of classic matches, exclusive documentaries, behind the scenes features, as well as official FIFA World Cup films for viewers to enjoy across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA). With most global live sport on pause […]
Sky original Dynamo: Beyond Belief launched over Easter weekend to a cumulative seven-day audience of 1.8 million viewers for the opening episode, making it Sky’s biggest entertainment launch in the last ten years. Director of Sky Arts and Entertainment for Sky, Phil Edgar-Jones, said: “We always felt Dynamo’s story was very special and that he brings something […]
At a time when the Great British Public is spending an unprecedented amount of time indoors, everyone has had to change and adapt how they are living their lives. It’s no surprise that Brits are consuming more TV, more apps and using more broadband, according to multiplay operator Sky. Sky’s research reveals what TV shows […]
The final chapter of the Skywalker saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, will begin streaming two months earlier than planned on Disney+ in honour of May the 4th, affectionately known by fans around the world as Star Wars Day. For the first time ever, fans will be able to stream the complete Skywalker saga […]
VOD365, a provider of branded OTT TV channels via Freeview, YouView, Freesat, mobile and smart TV devices, has agreed a major content deal with NBC Universal. Under the terms of the deal, VOD365 picks up exclusive UK VoD rights to many of NBC Universal’s globally recognised brands for the Company’s kids’ channels. The agreement will […]
With the extension of thelockdown period in Singapore, StarHub is stepping up to do more for its customers by enhancing its free preview with additional channels, and extending access till June 2nd. The enhanced free preview will now feature a line-up of 39 top-tiered channels from an eclectic mix of content genres globally, tailored to […]
The team at Ampere Analysis is publishing a regular podcast discussing the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the entertainment industry and has shared a top line summary of what it means for the entertainment industry now, and for a post-lockdown future: TV providers increase free offerings: Alexios Dimitropoulos, Senior Analyst Pay-TV operators have increased […]