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Max adds No Sleep October collection

Streaming service Max has launched the ‘No Sleep October’ collection, a month-long celebration for Halloween and horror fans alike. Max’s new exclusive films, a horror library, imaginative curations and specially designed art featuring iconic stars from fans’ favourite scary movies seeks to haunt viewers and keep them up all night with fear. No Sleep October […]

October 2, 2024

Music by John Williams doc for Disney+

Music by John Williams from Lucasfilm, Amblin Documentaries and Imagine Documentaries, which offers an insightful look at the prolific life and career of legendary composer John Williams, will premiere on Disney+ and have a limited theatrical release in New York, Los Angeles, and London on November 1st. The documentary will also open the 38th edition […]

October 2, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Prime Video orders Reacher spin-off

Prime Video has announced the expansion of the Reacher universe with a series order for spin-off The Untitled Neagley Project starring Maria Sten (Reacher, Swamp Thing). The announcement was made by Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, at the Prime Video Presents: Trailblazers event in London. The series is created for television by co-showrunners […]

October 2, 2024

Inside Out 2 already most streamed Disney+ movie of 2024

Following a record-breaking theatrical run, Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 – the highest-grossing animated movie of all time – has set even more records following its Disney+ debut (on September 25th). Inside Out 2 attracted 30.5 million views globally on Disney+, based on five days of streaming, making it the leading film premiere on […]

October 1, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Report: Australian SVoDs spend big on sport

With a variety of local streaming services owning exclusive sports rights and several international streamers investing in the genre, Australian SVoD spending on sports is uncharacteristically high. A report from Ampere Analysis explores why the country’s broadcasting landscape is unique. Key report facts: In 2023, Australia-based SVoDs dedicated 21 per cent of their overall content […]

September 30, 2024

ITVX adds Home of the Huns rail

ITV’s research titled Hey Hunni: the ultimate guide to Hun Culture has explored the phenomenon of Hun Culture using semiotic, qualitative and comms planning techniques and identifies the audience opportunities for brands. Hun Culture is a form of entertainment that centres around the persona of ‘hun’, a frivolous, camp and deeply relatable personality that is […]

September 27, 2024

Netflix announces NBA series Starting 5

Netflix has announced its newest sports series, Starting 5, set to premiere on October 9th. The 10-part series, provides an intense, behind-the-scenes look at the 2023-24 NBA season through the eyes of five of the league’s biggest players – Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento […]

September 27, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Disney+ password sharing crackdown

Disney+ is following Netflix in cracking down on password sharing, telling subscribers that people outside their households need to sign up their own subscriptions. Disney’s streaming service has begun offering users a variety of ‘gift’ options to pay for access to its streaming service on behalf of family members or friends who don’t reside in […]

September 26, 2024

Netflix announces Countdown: Paul vs Tyson docuseries

Netflix has announced Countdown: Paul vs Tyson – a three-part documentary series with intimate access to Jake ‘El Gallo’ Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) and Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) as they prepare for Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions’ highly-anticipated boxing mega-event on November 15th from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. The series will take viewers […]

September 26, 2024By Nik Roseveare

LG Movies & TV VoD launches in Europe

LG Electronics and Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, have announced the launch of LG Movies & TV, a new VoD service now available on LG TVs across the UK, Germany, Spain and Italy. The new app-based VoD service enables rental, purchase and viewing of movies from the latest blockbusters to celebrated classics. Accessible through […]

September 25, 2024By Nik Roseveare