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France: TF1+ adding micropayment options

French broadcaster TF1 is launching a new micropayment model on its TF1+ streaming platform, offering its viewers more choice beyond watching traditional advertising. For micropayments of between €0.69 and €0.99, viewers will be given options to watch shows ad-free, gain early access to TV episodes and movies, and unlock exclusive bonus content tied to major […]

September 3, 2025

Wonder Project SVoD on Prime Video US in October

Wonder Project, the entertainment brand founded by industry veterans Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten and Jon Erwin that produces and curates premium films and series for the faith and values audience, has announced that its new subscription offering will launch on October 5th exclusively on Prime Video in the US. At launch, Wonder Project will offer audiences […]

August 29, 2025

Sweden: SVoD subs at record levels

The Swedish streaming market continues to break records, reports Mediavision. More than 9.5 million paid subscriptions were active in the country in Q2 2025, marking an increase of 2 million compared to the same period in 2024. Hybrid VoD (or cheaper ad-supported subscriptions), is the main driver of growth. Over 80 per cent of new […]

August 27, 2025

Historic Vatican City concert to stream live on Disney+

A landmark musical event in the heart of Vatican City will stream live exclusively on Disney+ on September 13th. Co-directed by music icon Pharrell Williams and celebrated tenor Andrea Bocelli, the concert will be held in St Peter’s Square for the first time in history. Supported by the Vatican, the event marks the closing of […]

August 27, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Prime Video unveils Lazarus series

Prime Video has given a first looks at its psychological mystery thriller Lazarus. The limited series, first announced in 2024, is based on an original story idea and written by the New York Times best-selling author Harlan Coben and BAFTA-winner Danny Brocklehurst, Lazarus follows a man who returns home after his father’s suicide and begins […]

August 27, 2025

Japan: Netflix strikes World Baseball Classic deal

Netflix has announced that it will become the new home of the 2026 World Baseball Classic in Japan, as part of an exclusive media rights partnership with World Baseball Classic, Inc. (WBCI), an organisation that is owned by Major League Baseball (MLB) and jointly operates the World Baseball Classic tournament with the MLB Players Association. […]

August 26, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Apple TV+ raises prices

Apple TV+ has raised its subscription fee for monthly subscribers. In the UK, the streaming platform’s cost per month has gone up by £1 to £9.99 a month, but an annual cost remains the same at £89 per year. It means an Apple TV+ has now doubled in price since it was first launched in […]

August 23, 2025

Virgin TV offers discounted Mubi subscription

From now until September 1st, Virgin TV customers can receive 70 per cent off a monthly subscription to movie streaming service Mubi for six months. The subscription, which usually costs £11.99 per month, will be discounted for Virgin TV customers who don’t currently have a Mubi account – saving them over £50 during the six-month […]

August 22, 2025

Report: Netflix invests $200m in Thai content

Netflix has unveiled new insights into its support for Thai storytelling, with a report – Netflix in Thailand: Supporting the Future of Local Storytelling – detailing how the streamer’s ongoing investment in local content and talent has significantly contributed to Thailand’s creative economy, tourism, and global recognition.  The report highlights that Netflix has invested $200 […]

August 21, 2025

Bundesliga PPV matches on Prime Video UK

Prime Video is expanding its sports offering in the UK with football from Germany’s top-flight Bundesliga joining Ligue 1 and UEFA Men’s National Team matches as part of its Pay-Per-View (PPV) lineup. Bundesliga on Prime Video kicks off on August 24th for the opening weekend of the 2025/26 season, in a multi-year deal. Prime Video […]

August 20, 2025By Nik Roseveare