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Lionsgate+ on Sky platforms

Lionsgate+, the SVoD service from Starz, is now available on Sky Glass and Sky Q in the UK and Ireland, as well as via Sky Stream in the UK. Later in 2022, the app will arrive on Sky Q and Sky Glass in Italy, and Sky Q in Germany. Customers in the UK, Ireland, Germany […]

October 25, 2022By Colin Mann

Doctor Who on Disney+ internationally

Disney+ is to become new global home for upcoming seasons of Doctor Who outside the UK and Ireland. The BBC and Disney Branded Television have come together to transform Doctor Who into a global franchise for UK audiences and the rest of the world. Under a shared creative vision, they will deliver this quintessentially-British show […]

October 25, 2022By Colin Mann

Apple TV+ raises subscription price by 40%

Apple has confirmed it is raising the prices for its TV+, Music and services-bundle subscriptions for the first time since their respective launches. Since its launch, Apple TV+ has been priced at £4.99 per month in the UK. Effective immediately, the SVoD service will now cost £6.99 per month, and the annual price has gone […]

October 25, 2022

M6, Canal+ Group renew distribution agreements

French broadcasters M6 Group and Canal+ have renewed their multi-year agreements for the distribution of all free DTT channels (M6, W9, 6ter, Gulli), pay services (Paris Première, téva, M6 Music, Canal J, Tiji, RFM TV, MCM) and their associated services and features, as well as the SVoD service GulliMax for Canal+ subscribers. This agreement covers the […]

October 25, 2022By Colin Mann

Ofcom proposes new net neutrality guidance

UK comms regulator Ofcom is proposing to revise its guidance on how the ‘net neutrality’ rules should apply in the UK. This follows the announcement of its new programme of work to ensure that digital communications markets are working well for people and businesses in the UK. Ofcom is responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance […]

October 21, 2022By Colin Mann

Prime Video to debut Rio Ferdinand’s Tipping Point

Prime Video will launch Rio Ferdinand’s Tipping Point, a three-part UK Original documentary series fronted by Rio Ferdinand, exploring key issues impacting football today. The series will launch exclusively on Prime Video on November 11th in more than 50 countries and territories worldwide. Rio Ferdinand’s Tipping Point follows the former Manchester United and England footballer, […]

October 21, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Record traffic for Premier League on Prime Video

Premier League matches streamed on Prime Video on October 19th resulted in a record spike in internet usage, according to network data from connectivity provider TalkTalk. The new peak record of 9.105Tbps – the equivalent to downloading 379 hours of HD video per second – was set on TalkTalk’s network at 21:20 on October 19th, […]

October 20, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Spain: Password sharing limits to affect 40% SVoD users

Over 40 per cent of SVoD customers in Spain could be affected by Netflix’s decision to put an end to the common practice of password-sharing, changing the face of the market accordingly, according to a report by Barlovento Comunicación. Out of those 40.6 per cent that share their passwords, 57.3 per cent do so with […]

October 20, 2022From David Del Valle in Madrid

Disney warns French regulators over movie releases

Disney has spent months in negotiations with the French media and regulatory authorities over their current obligations over movie release dates. The FT reports that Disney has warned that future movie releases could bypass cinemas if the regulatory framework does not modernise. Disney has asked for a “clear timeline for those discussions” to be set […]

October 20, 2022By Chris Forrester

Disney+ readies Philippines launch

Disney has announced that the Disney+ streaming service will launch in the Philippines on November 17th, offering a full library of movies and TV shows from Disney’s iconic brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star. Disney+ Philippine subscriptions are available in two price pans: Mobile and Premium. The Mobile Plan is […]

October 20, 2022By Nik Roseveare