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Apple TV+ on Virgin Media

Virgin Media customers can now watch the Apple TV+ streaming service directly on supported Virgin set-top boxes. Apple TV+ is home to a number award-winning movies and series including Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Bad Sisters, Slow Horses, Hijack, Severance, Foundation and the soon to be released Killers of the Flower Moon (pictured) from director […]

October 31, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Cristóbal Balenciaga to debut on Disney+

Cristóbal Balenciaga, the Original drama series inspired by the life and legacy of the Spanish creator from Guetaria, one of the most iconic fashion designers of all time, will debut January 19th 2024 exclusively on Disney+. In the series, created by Lourdes Iglesias and 12-time Goya award winners Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño and Jose Mari […]

October 30, 2023

Research: $366 PA ad-tier switch savings

Analyst firm Parks Associates has revealed research showing the average US streaming household, which subscribes to 5.6 streaming services, could save $366 (€346) per year on average by switching from premium subscription tiers to ad-based tiers. The top services, including Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Paramount+, Peacock, and Discovery+, offer or plan to offer […]

October 27, 2023

MPs warn of digital extinction for Welsh culture, language

While Wales continues to go from strength to strength as a centre for high quality broadcast production and creative talent, the transformational changes in the broadcasting industry risk Welsh content becoming invisible to viewers on digital platforms, warns a report, Broadcasting in Wales, from the Welsh Affairs Committee of the UK House of Commons. The […]

October 27, 2023By Colin Mann

Barb: UK SVoD homes continued growth

Audience measurement body Barb has released data from its Establishment Survey showing that 19.3 million UK homes (67.3 per cent) had access to an SVoD service in Q3 2023, an increase on the 18.8 million (65.9 per cent) that had access in Q2 2023. Netflix: 16.7 million UK homes (58.2 per cent) had access to […]

October 26, 2023

Study: Millennials key for ad-supported streaming

Audience data and omniscreen measurement technology provider Samba TV has released its Guide to Targeting Millennials study results as part of a survey conducted with global research firm HarrisX. The report, focused on the millennial demographic that covers over 72 million US adults with more than $2.5 trillion in spending power, unveils key insights on […]

October 26, 2023

Italy: Linear viewing drops as streaming grows

In the first half of 2023, the average daily number of TV viewers in Italy decreased by 2.3 per cent to 8.56 million, while average prime TV viewers fell by 3.2 per cent to 20.01 million. The Communications Observatory of the Communications Authority (AgCom) attributes this drop to the increasing competition from streaming video providers. […]

October 26, 2023From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Data: Netflix and Disney+ outperform in Q3

Kantar, the marketing data and analytics company, has released its latest Entertainment on Demand (EoD) data on the global video streaming market. The latest EoD global study highlights key trends as the competition within the VoD landscape continues to intensify, with the influx of new streaming services and subscription models leading to households frequently switching, […]

October 25, 2023

Old Dads debuts at Netflix #1

Old Dads, Bill Burr’s directorial debut in which he stars alongside Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine, debuted atop Netflix’s English Films List with 13.3 million views, making it the most viewed title of the week commencing October 16th. The Devil on Trial, the new documentary revisiting the only demonic possession ever to be taken to […]

October 25, 2023

Paramount+ rolling out new subscription tiers

Paramount+, the streaming service from Paramount, has announced the international rollout of Premium and Advertising tier subscriptions. The Premium plan is set to launch in Australia, Brazil, Canada and Mexico on November 16th, offering Paramount’s movies, exclusive originals and hit shows in premium quality formats, including 4K UHD, HDR10, and Dolby Vision. Premium subscribers can also […]

October 24, 2023