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Polly Pocket: Adventures in Rio on Prime Video

Mattel, the global toy and family entertainment company and owner of some of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, and WildBrain, a specialist in kids’ and family entertainment, have announced the new animated special Polly Pocket: Adventures in Rio from Mattel Television Studios and WildBrain. The new 66-minute special features an original song […]

September 16, 2024

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

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

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

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

Incoming at Netflix #1

Teen comedy Incoming topped Netflix’s English Films List in the week commencing August 26th with 16.9M views, making it the most-watched title of the week. Lee Daniels’ horror thriller The Deliverance, starring Glenn Close, debuted in third place with 14.5 million views. Returning to the list were the action-packed comedy The Union starring Halle Berry […]

September 4, 2024

Bango’s Digital Vending Machine adds Disney+

Bango has announced an agreement with Disney to expand the reach of the Disney+ subscriber base through select consumer offers with telecom operators and other service providers via its product the Digital Vending Machine (DVM). Through the agreement with Bango, Disney+ will be available in select markets to sell with mobile phone and broadband plans, […]

September 3, 2024

Evolution of the Black Quarterback on Prime Video

Prime Video has announced a September 24th premiere date for Evolution of the Black Quarterback. The docu-series will premiere exclusively on the streaming platform in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. From SMAC Productions, Evolution of the Black Quarterback is a three-part series that follows retired NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick as he travels across […]

September 3, 2024