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Pakistan falls in Netflix Speed Index

Ninety per cent of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) stayed at their same speed this month with a few notable increases and decreases on the Netflix ISP Speed Index, a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience.  Thirty-six countries and regions were in the top performance tier in July: Argentina, Australia, […]

August 13, 2024

DoorDash partners with Max in US

DoorDash, the US food delivery company, has announced a partnership with Max, Warner Bros Discovery’s streaming service. Starting immediately, Max With Ads is now included with a DashPass Annual Plan membership in the US at no additional cost, giving consumers a $240 (€219) annual value for $96/year. Max is the first streaming service included with […]

August 13, 2024

Hot Wheels Let’s Race Season 2 on Netflix in September

Mattel, the global toy and family entertainment company, has announced that Season 2 of the hit animated series Hot Wheels Let’s Race will debut globally on September 9th on Netflix. Upon premiering in March 2024, the first season of Hot Wheels Let’s Race spent four weeks in the Global Top 10 TV (English) and reached […]

August 13, 2024

Netflix to stream Ahir Shah comedy special

2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award winning stand-up, Ahir Shah, is to release his debut stand-up special on Netflix. The hit stand-up show was recorded earlier this year at London’s Royal Court Theatre and features Ahir’s trademark intricately crafted gags and electric performance. Launching on September 10th, Ends is an optimistic exploration of generational sacrifice spanning themes […]

August 13, 2024

Pixar unveils Inside Out spin-off series for Disney+

During D23 – the Disney fan event that took place on August 9th-11th in Anaheim, California – it was announced that Dream Productions, a new series from the world of Inside Out will come to Disney+ in 2025. The series is about the studio inside [Inside Out‘s lead human character] Riley’s mind where dreams really […]

August 12, 2024By Nik Roseveare

The First Slam Dunk on Netflix

The First Slam Dunk, the animated movie that topped the Japanese box office in 2023, will be available to stream on Netlix in 75 countries from August 25th. Netflix said that bringing The First Slam Dunk to the service is part of its ongoing efforts to expand its anime library. This addition joins other celebrated […]

August 12, 2024

Apple orders Wolfs sequel ahead of theatrical debut

Apple Original Films has tapped writer, director and producer Jon Watts to write a sequel to Wolfs, the upcoming action-comedy film led by Hollywood stars George Clooney and Brad Pitt. The film is set to make its world premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival ahead of its limited theatrical release on September 20th. […]

August 9, 2024

Disney Q3 revenue up 4%; streaming subs flat

The Walt Disney Company has reported revenue of $23.2 billion (€21.2bn) for its Q3 2024 fiscal year, rising 4 per cent on the same quarter last year. The number of Disney+ subscribers rose by around 1 per cent to 118.3 million: In the US and Canada, the streaming service added a net 800,000 new subscribers […]

August 7, 2024

Report: Ad-tier now 15% of Netflix UK user base

The uptake of Netflix’s ad tier in the UK continues to grow, according to Ampere Analysis. By the end of June 2024, ad-tier users accounted for 15 per cent of Netflix’s UK user base, surpassing the 11 per cent proportion of the streamer’s ad-tier users in the US. Ad-tier sign-ups have been largely driven by […]

August 7, 2024

Disney+ adding continuous playlists in US; price hikes

Disney+ is adding continuous playlists to its core subscription on-demand offering in the US. Beginning September 4th, ABC News Live and a playlist focused on preschool content will be available to all subscribers, with four additional curated playlists to follow in the autumn. This new feature bolsters the Disney+ offering ahead of updated pricing for […]

August 7, 2024