Advanced Television

Articles

FilmBox Christmas channel on FilmBox+

SPI International, a Canal+ company and specialist in channel curation and management across Free-to-Air (FTA), pay-TV and digital platforms, has announced the addition of FilmBox Christmas to its expanding Smart Channel portfolio on FilmBox+. The new Smart Channel offers viewers a collection of heartwarming and festive movies to celebrate the joy of Christmas.“Our main goal […]

December 14, 2023

High Stakes on Screen: TV series that capture the thrills of the online casino world

In the dynamic realm of television, storytelling often takes an exciting turn when the plot revolves around the high-octane universe of online casinos. From heart-pounding poker matches to riveting casino heists, several TV series skillfully capture the thrills and suspense of the online casino world. As TV series enthral audiences with the drama of online […]

December 13, 2023

Study: 5.9k+ French titles available on SVoDs

France has become the most prevalent non-English speaking and production country on SVoD platforms across the world. According to findings from Cinema and TV export body Unifrance, around 5,943 French cinema and TV titles were available up to July 2023 on worldwide platforms, representing 4 per cent of the global SVoD worldwide library outside of […]

December 13, 2023From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris

Euro broadcasters welcome geo-blocking vote

Following a vote in the European Parliament Plenary regarding the IMCO (Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection) INI (Own-initiative procedure) Geoblocking report Grégoire Polad, Director General of trade body ACT, stated: “We salute the decision taken today in the European Parliament. This is a strong and powerful signal sent to all legislators and […]

December 13, 2023By Colin Mann

Apple TV app gets makeover

Apple has rolled out a redesigned Apple TV app. The simplified interface’s new sidebar allows users to quickly navigate the app, providing access to Apple TV+, Store (where users can buy and rent movies), and shortcuts to channels and apps viewersmay  already have, such as Disney+, Paramount+ and Max. “The redesigned Apple TV app makes […]

December 13, 2023

Anime Times on Prime Video India

Prime Video has announced the launch of its first dedicated anime Channel, Anime Times on Prime Video Channels in India. A streaming service focused on Japanese animation, Anime Times has been available on Prime Video Channels in Japan, and is now debuting into India with an array of anime movies and TV shows, along with […]

December 13, 2023

Oppenheimer hold off Indiana Jones on UK Film Chart

Oppenheimer makes it to a third week as the UK’s Number 1 film, despite tough competition from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Just 1,700 sales separate the Number 1 and Number 2 entries this week, as the fifth instalment of the Indiana Jones franchise – and former Number 1 itself – flies back […]

December 13, 2023

Leave the World Behind at Netflix #1

Leave the World Behind, the new apocalyptic thriller from director Sam Esmail starring Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke and Mahershala Ali, Myha’la, debuted at #1 on Netflix’s English Films List with 41.7 million views, making it the most watched title in the week commencing December 4th. Family films proved popular in the week; Family Switch, the […]

December 13, 2023

Slade get 5.5 weeks of airplay every Xmas

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Slade’s Christmas hit single Merry Xmas Everybody, first topping the UK charts on December 15th 1973, PRS for Music reveals the legendary band’s seasonal classic continues to be a firm favourite around the world, notching up plays in 139 countries. Merry Xmas Everybody is most popular in its home […]

December 13, 2023

Netflix to stream Nadal vs Alcaraz

Netflix has announced its next live sports event, The Netflix Slam, which will be headlined by 22-time Grand Slam men’s singles title champion Rafael Nadal facing off against World No. 2 and fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in a special one-night tennis exhibition match. The event, hosted by MGM Resorts International, is scheduled for March 3rd […]

December 12, 2023