JioHostar, the India streaming platform, has announced that it has surpassed 100 million subscribers. Commenting on the milestone, Kiran Mani, CEO – Digital, JioStar, said: “We have always believed that world-class entertainment should be accessible to all, and crossing 100 million subscribers is a testament to that vision. This milestone not only underscores India’s limitless […]

Anti-piracy coalition the International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has confirmed the addition of DirecTV, a leading video distribution company in the US, as its newest member. While IBCAP remains focused on anti-piracy efforts for the multicultural video market, the addition of DirecTV will permit IBCAP to broaden its scope as it works with DirecTV […]

Netflix series Adolescence has become the first streaming show to top the UK’s weekly TV ratings. The first episode of the crime drama was watched by 6.45 million people in its first week, according to ratings body Barb, citing data from March 10th to March 16th. This is the largest audience for any streaming TV […]

Hit medical drama Grey’s Anatomy celebrates its 20th anniversary this week. The show premiered on ABC on March 27th 2005 and has since aired for 21 seasons featuring 0ver 440 episodes – and has also seen two spin-off series in Private Practice (2007–2013) and Station 19 (2018–2024). The cast has featured the likes of Ellen […]

Tele2 and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have entered a partnership to intergrate the Max streaming streaming service into Tele2’s entertainment offerings in Sweden. Available immediately, Tele2’s TV customers can enjoy an expanded selection of content, including HBO Original series such as The White Lotus and The Last of Us alongside popular local content such as […]

Jane Featherstone, co-founder and executive producer of Sister Pictures, has warned of the need to continue to nurture British creative talent to ensure that British drama continues to play a distinctive role. Delivering an acceptance speech at the 51st Broadcasting Press Guild (BPG) Awards in London, where she was honoured with the Harvey Lee Award […]

Vodafone has added Disney+ Premium Plan to its portfolio of Entertainment options, which already includes Amazon Prime and YouTube Premium. Vodafone customers can now save up to £119 with Airtime Plan with inclusive entertainment by choosing Disney+ Premium (RRP £12.99 per month) as their Entertainment option, for just £8 per month versus Airtime plans without […]

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platforms, has partnered with Audioteka Group, owner of Polish OTT platform Pilot WP, to launch a co-branded TVoD store, bringing thousands of films directly to Pilot WP users. “We are thrilled to partner with Audioteka Group to bring an outstanding selection of films from Rakuten TV’s extensive catalogue to the […]

Europe’s video entertainment landscape is evolving rapidly, with continued growth across the region and streaming services seeing strong gains in key markets. A trio of new reports from Futuresource Consulting showcases the countries where audiences continue to embrace a wide breadth of content, whether that’s coming through traditional pay-TV operators or via direct SVoD services. […]

Tubi, Fox Corporation’s ad-supported streaming service, has released findings from The Stream 2025: Audience Insights Shaping Streaming. In this year’s report Tubi, who partnered with The Harris Poll to conduct research, provides a dive into the changing streaming behaviours of US consumers, especially Gen Z, and how marketers can reach these audiences amid the shifting […]