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Survey: Do streamers go to the cinema?

Roku and National Research Group (NRG) have released survey findings that shed light on the relationship between TV streaming and the cinema experience. The results are an in-depth study of the moviegoing habits of streaming viewers. Over the past decade, TV streaming has expanded dramatically – and streaming is now the default way that many […]

September 13, 2024

FearPix goes live

TV producer Eric Tomosunas and media executive Michael Parnes, most recently VP of Insights and Strategy for Adult Swim, have partnered to launch FearPix, a free streaming destination for all things horror, thriller, and true crime. FearPix has also announced several distribution deals and partners, including Alliance Entertainment, The Asylum, Filmhub, FilmRise, Green Apple Entertainment, […]

September 13, 2024By Nik Roseveare

WBD, Charter renew carriage deal

Warner Bros Discovery and Charter Communications have announced what they describe as a “groundbreaking”, multi-year distribution partnership that re-imagines the future of video by fully integrating linear video and streaming services. They say that with this early renewal, the agreement further evolves the video ecosystem with more value and flexibility in video bundles, deeper libraries […]

September 12, 2024

Disney+ rolls out September £1.99 promo

Disney+ is offering a limited time promotion just in time for  anticipated new premieres such as In Vogue: The 90s (September 13), Marvel’s Agatha All Along series (September 19th), and the return of the celebrated franchise Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (October 30th – pictured); as well as recent hits such as FX’s The Bear, Only […]

September 12, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Norway: Rakuten TV on Altibox TV

Rakuten TV – the European streaming platforms – is now available on Altibox, the Norweigan ISP and television service provider. Rakuten TV’s app is now integrated into Altibox’s set-top boxes allowing users to watcg two services tailored to various viewing preferences: Free: More than 600 movies on demand supported by advertisements (AVOD). A vast library […]

September 12, 2024

The Perfect Couple at Netflix #1

The Perfect Couple took the top spot on Netflix’s English TV List in the week commencing September 2nd with 20.3 million views. Director Susanne Bier’s sharp, whodunnit limited series based on Elin Hilderbrand’sbest selling novel stars Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber. Rebel Ridge, the thriller from acclaimed writer-director Jeremy Saulnier, debuted atop the English Films […]

September 11, 2024

The Boy and the Heron streaming on Netflix

As part of its ongoing effort to expand its lineup of animated films from Japan, Netflix has announced that The Boy and the Heron, the Oscar-winning and Golden Globe-winning animated film from Japan’s celebrated Studio Ghibli, will be available to stream on the platform from October 7th (excluding Japan and the US; in France the […]

September 9, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Rakuten TV app on Virgin TV

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, is now available on Virgin TV in the UK, offering viewers an array of content with over 8,000 titles on demand, including new releases to rent and buy, 150+ FAST channels and 1,000+ titles. Access to the Rakuten TV app is direct, with no subscription necessary, Virgin TV customers […]

September 6, 2024

Report: YouTube first streamer to top US TV usage

YouTube moved into the top spot among media distributors in the July 2024 Media Distributor Gauge report, Nielsen’s monthly view of total TV consumption across the US by media company. Time spent watching YouTube on television was up 7 per cent compared to June, leading the streaming platform to account for 10.4 per cent of […]

September 5, 2024

Apple TV+ lands Widow’s Bay

Apple TV+ has announced Widow’s Bay  a new 10-episode series from creator Katie Dippold (Parks and Recreation, Ghostbusters), with Emmy Award winner Hiro Murai (The Bear, Atlanta) set to direct the pilot. Widow’s Bay is about a mysteriously cursed New England island and its superstitious citizens, led by a mayor who refuses to believe their […]

September 5, 2024