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Study: US titles dominate European VoD catalogues

The European Audiovisual Observatory has published a study titled Film and TV content in TVoD, SVoD and FoD catalogues – 2025 edition, authored by analyst Christian Grece, and using data from JustWatch. The report highlights a stark contrast between the diversity of individual titles available and their actual presence across streaming and VoD catalogues in […]

April 2, 2026

ITVX hits 1bn streams in 2026

ITV has reported that its ITVX streaming platform has now surpassed 1 billion streams for 2026. The milestone figure was reached eight days earlier than in 2025. 2026 is now the biggest year ever for streaming for two flagship events on the ITV sport and entertainment schedule – the Rugby Six Nations and the current […]

April 2, 2026

Italy: WWE now live on Netflix

WWE content is now streaming live in Italy, exclusively on Netflix. Prior to this, WWE programming was available on Discovery+ and DMAX, and via the standalone WWE Network in the country. RAW, Smackdown, NXT (the weekly shows) and all WWE Premium Live Events – beginning with the upcoming WrestleMania 42, live from midnight (Italian timezone) […]

April 1, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Roku launches Howdy mobile app in US

Roku has announced that Howdy, its SVoD service, has launched a mobile app in the US. The app is available immediately on the iOS App Store and Google Play, offering a seamless viewing experience with on-the-go access to Howdy’s library of content. “At a time when most things are getting more expensive, Howdy is designed to make premium, […]

April 1, 2026

Forecast: Online video, TV revenues over $1tn By 2030

According to data presented by Maria Rua Aguete, Senior Research Director at Omdia, at the FED Show in Madrid, global traditional TV and online video revenues are set to exceed $1 trillion (€0.87tn) by 2030, marking a structural shift in the media and entertainment industry. Omdia forecasts that total revenues will grow from $775 billion […]

March 31, 2026

Data: Netflix, Prime Video neck and neck in Spain

Spain’s leading streaming platforms remain locked in battle, with the latest figures for February 2026 highlighting both the stability of the market and the enduring dominance of major operators in the country. Despite slight declines across most services, on-demand consumption continues to hold a firm position among audiences, according to the Dos30’ report, based on […]

March 31, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

Disney+ signs content deal with Italy’s Rai

On the heels of announcing a content deal with Spain’s RTVE, streaming platform Disney+ has further bolstered its international content slate through a new deal with Italy’s state-owned public broadcaster Rai. The agreement will see Disney+ add series including Il Collegio, Braccialetti rossi, Mina Settembre, L’amica geniale, Un passo dal cielo Màkari, and Francesca Fagnani-hosted […]

March 31, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Research: Streaming revenue surpasses $150bn in 2025

Streaming subscription revenue surpassed $150 billion (€130.4bn) for the first time in 2025, according to research from Ampere Analysis. While international expansion remains an important driver of the market, platforms are increasingly focusing on monetisation through price increases and the rollout of ad-supported tiers, particularly in mature markets. As ad-free subscriber numbers stabilise, hybrid subscription […]

March 30, 2026

Sela, Whisper deliver Fury vs Makhmudov production on Netflix

The Whisper Group, a global production company, specialising in sports, documentaries, branded content, unscripted entertainment, events and esports, has announced that Sela, the experiences, events, and marketing powerhouse across recreational sectors, has appointed Whisper as their full-service production partner for the biggest fight night of the year to date. Whisper will be responsible for delivering full-service […]

March 30, 2026

YouTube claims higher content investment than Netflix

YouTube redistributes more than 50 per cent of its turnover to the beneficiaries and since 2021, it has redistributed $100 billion (€86.7bn), according to Justine Ryst, CEO of You Tube France and Southern Europe, speaking at Series Mania in Lille. “It is 20 billion more than Netflix’s investment in content. We don’t finance upstream, we […]

March 27, 2026From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris