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Monsters holds on to Netflix #1

Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true-crime drama Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story held strong at #1 on Netflix’s English TV List with 19.5 million views in the week commencing September 23rd, ranking in the Top 10 in 89 countries and was the most watched title of the week. The second installment of the […]

October 2, 2024

Max adds No Sleep October collection

Streaming service Max has launched the ‘No Sleep October’ collection, a month-long celebration for Halloween and horror fans alike. Max’s new exclusive films, a horror library, imaginative curations and specially designed art featuring iconic stars from fans’ favourite scary movies seeks to haunt viewers and keep them up all night with fear. No Sleep October […]

October 2, 2024

Beterbiev vs Bivol on TNT Sports Box Office

On October 12th, TNT Sports Box Office will show a night of boxing, headlined by the clash between Artur Beterbiev and Dimitry Bivol for the undisputed light heavyweight title, live from the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Beterbiev v Bivol will be the climax of an epic card that features four world title fights. […]

October 2, 2024

Music by John Williams doc for Disney+

Music by John Williams from Lucasfilm, Amblin Documentaries and Imagine Documentaries, which offers an insightful look at the prolific life and career of legendary composer John Williams, will premiere on Disney+ and have a limited theatrical release in New York, Los Angeles, and London on November 1st. The documentary will also open the 38th edition […]

October 2, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Prime Video orders Reacher spin-off

Prime Video has announced the expansion of the Reacher universe with a series order for spin-off The Untitled Neagley Project starring Maria Sten (Reacher, Swamp Thing). The announcement was made by Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, at the Prime Video Presents: Trailblazers event in London. The series is created for television by co-showrunners […]

October 2, 2024

Premiership Rugby extends ITV FTA deal

Premiership Rugby and ITV have agreed a two-year extension to the rights deal which sees seven Gallagher Premiership Rugby matches, including the Final, broadcast free-to-air. The new deal also sees a rebranded highlights show – Gallagher Premiership Unleashed – air on Wednesday nights to round-up all the thrills of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season. […]

October 1, 2024

Inside Out 2 already most streamed Disney+ movie of 2024

Following a record-breaking theatrical run, Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 – the highest-grossing animated movie of all time – has set even more records following its Disney+ debut (on September 25th). Inside Out 2 attracted 30.5 million views globally on Disney+, based on five days of streaming, making it the leading film premiere on […]

October 1, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Report: Australian SVoDs spend big on sport

With a variety of local streaming services owning exclusive sports rights and several international streamers investing in the genre, Australian SVoD spending on sports is uncharacteristically high. A report from Ampere Analysis explores why the country’s broadcasting landscape is unique. Key report facts: In 2023, Australia-based SVoDs dedicated 21 per cent of their overall content […]

September 30, 2024

Free kids channels on Virgin TV this October

Throughout October, all Virgin TV customers will be given access to additional kids TV channels free of charge including Sky Kids, Cartoon Network, Boomerang HD, Cartoonito HD, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Nick Jr Too and Nicktoons. The suite of children’s TV channels would normally cost £5 per month. Virgin Media O2 says the offer its way […]

September 30, 2024

Vodafone Spain adds DAZN

Vodafone Spain has added DAZN to its programming line-up, with the sports streaming platform offering football, Formula One and Moto GP, as well as documentaries and other TV programmes. All DAZN content will be available on Vodafone TV 4K and 4K Pro sep-top-boxes; through the DAZN app in Smart phones and tablets; via its website; […]

September 27, 2024From David Del Valle in Madrid