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Netflix reveals Paul vs Tyson preliminary card

Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) have announced the three bout preliminary card of the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson and Serrano vs Taylor 2 mega-event on November 15th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Headlining the preliminary card will be MVP’s super middleweight powerhouse and the WBO’s #1 contender Shadasia ‘The Sweet Terminator’ Green […]

October 18, 2024

Analysis: Netflix excels at user retention

User retention in streaming services has become a crucial measure of success. Netflix consistently excels at retaining users longer than its competitors, Apple TV+ and Paramount+, reports BB Media. An analysis of the retention cycle shows that most Apple TV+ and Paramount+ users cancel their subscriptions within six months. In contrast, Netflix subscribers remain subscribed […]

October 17, 2024

Germany: Pay-TV, SVoD revenues at €5.4bn in 2023

Revenues from pay-TV and paid VoD in Germany grew by 8.8 per cent to €5.4 billion in 2023 reports VAUNET, the umbrella organisation of audio and audiovisual media companies in the country, in its Pay TV & Paid VOD in Germany 2023/2024 study. VAUNET expects additional growth of around 5 per cent for 2024, bringing total […]

October 17, 2024

Prime Video’s Citadel: Diana biggest launch for Italian Original

Prime Video has revealed that the Italian Original spy series Citadel: Diana, from the world of Citadel, has achieved the biggest global launch for an Italian Original ever on Prime Video, based on worldwide viewership, outside its country of origin, in launch weekend. The Italian series starring Matilda De Angelis has enjoyed breakout success in […]

October 17, 2024

Data: NFL return lifts Prime Video, Peacock viewing in US

NFL season officially kicked off in September to the delight of fans across the US, and attracted viewers by the millions. Nielsen’s September 2024 report of The Gauge revealed that NFL viewership for the month notably reflected audiences’ familiarisation with the cross-platform distribution of its games. This was most clearly indicated by the 12 per […]

October 16, 2024

Outer Banks at Netflix #1

Part 1 of Season 4 of Outer Banks debuted at #1 on Netflix’s English TV List with 15.5 million views in the week commecning October 7th. Part 2 set to be released on November 7th. Romcom series Nobody Wants This took second place (9.6 million views) and a second season has now been confirmed. Two […]

October 16, 2024

Invincible Season 3 on Prime Video in Feb

Prime Video has announced that adult-animated superhero series Invincible, co-produced by Skybound Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere in February 2025. The first three episodes of Invincible Season 3 will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories beginning on February 6th 2025, with additional episodes dropping […]

October 16, 2024By Nik Roseveare

WBD readies Max roll out in SE Asia

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced that its Max streaming service will launch on November 19th in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Max brings together entertainment from brands including HBO, Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Cartoon Network, Max Originals, and Hollywood movies, as well as programming from Discovery, TLC, AFN, Food […]

October 15, 2024

Spain tops Netflix Speed Index

Fifty-three per cent of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) maintained the same speed, while 45 per cent saw an increase of 0.2 Mbps during September on the Netflix ISP Speed Index – a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience.  Spain was the only country in the top performance tier for […]

October 15, 2024

Crunchyroll, Bango sign bundling deal

Crunchyroll has entered into an agreement with Bango to further grow its international subscriber base through bundling partnerships with telcos and other third parties. Crunchyroll offers a dedicated anime streaming library with over 25,000 hours of content. With new titles arriving every season, it remains the go-to destination for anime fans everywhere, and currently boasts […]

October 15, 2024