BBC Studios Benelux has officially launched BBC NL+, a brand new multi-genre video on demand and streaming platform. Starting now, subscribers of both KPN TV+ and NLZIET can access the service and enjoy a rich selection of iconic brands from the BBC and beyond on BBC NL+. A new agreement with NLZIET marks the second […]
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to explore the provision of children’s TV and video content in the UK and what can be done to ensure future generations continue to have access to high-quality British-made programming. Research from Ofcom shows a structural shift in the viewing habits of young people, […]
A 29-year-old man has been arrested by the Hyderabad cybercrime police following a complaint filed by the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) in connection with piracy of the movie Single. A complaint was registered on June 5th by Yarra Manindra Babu, representing the anti-video piracy cell of the TFCC, alleging that Single, released on […]
US homes now own an average of two smart TVs – dominated by LG and Samsung – but Roku and Fire TV continue to make headway in 2025. But how exactly are users leaning into new TV features and content on their ‘most-used’ TV set? Hub Entertainment Research has released its annual Evolution of the […]
During VidCon in Anaheim, US, Jill Nicholson, CMO of Chartbeat, parent company to Tubular Labs, presented some data and insights around YouTube views and engagement, including: Mobile Dominates Viewership But TV Has Surprising Share of Minutes Watched: 69 per cent of YouTube viewership occurs on mobile devices. While only 16 per cent of views occur […]
Starting in summer 2026, all Netflix members in France will be able to watch TF1 channels and on demand content from TF1+ directly on Netflix. This distribution partnership will see TF1 Group’s popular services – both live channels and on-demand content – available to Netflix members in France as part of their existing subscription, without […]
Sports entertainment platform DAZN has agreed a new strategic partnership with football’s governing body FIFA to launch and operate the FIFA+ service across the globe, suggesting the move will transform the way football fans access and engage with the sport. The new FIFA+ service will be the digital home for global football – an accessible, […]
Piracy data monitoring specialist Muso has released its 2024 Piracy Trends and Insights Report in which it suggests that in 2024, piracy didn’t vanish – it evolved. Muso tracked 216.3 billion visits to piracy websites in 2024. “While that’s a modest 5.7 per cent decline from 2023, the full picture is far more nuanced,” said […]
Everyone TV, the organisation behind UK free streaming platform Freely, has struck a deal with streaming company Roku. In another step forward for Freely’s expansion, the platform – backed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and 5 – will now become available on the next generation of smart TVs powered by the Roku operating system. […]
Regulator Ofcom has launched a number of investigations into whether seven file-sharing services, 4chan and pornography provider First Time Videos have failed to comply with their duties under the UK’s Online Safety Act. The Online Safety Act has introduced new rules to ensure online services take action to protect their UK users, especially children. Sites […]