UK TV production industry trade body Pact has published two new reports which show the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK independent production sector. The findings of the annual Pact Census and a specially commissioned COVID Long-Term Impact Study raise particular concerns in the context of the Government’s proposal to privatise Channel 4, […]
The Green Knight movie, delayed several times due to the pandemic, has been given a UK premiere date of September 24th when it will become available on Amazon Prime Video and in cinemas simultaneously. From renowned filmmaker David Lowery, the medieval fantasy is based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight, and tells the […]
The Pokémon Company International and Netflix have announced that the next animated movie in the Pokémon franchise will premiere on Netflix around the world with the exception of Japan, China, and Korea on October 8th. Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle will be the 23rd animated Pokémon movie in the franchise. The movie tells […]
Channel 4 is planning to launch its AVoD service internationally. Alex Mahon, Channel 4’s chief executive, confirmed the company is looking for more ways to grow its brand globally with the addition of a Channel 4 streaming service – akin to its existing UK platform, All 4. Speaking during a presentation during the opening of […]
Australian pay-TV operator Foxtel has launched its iQ5 streaming set-top box which it says will make it easier than ever before for customers to experience the best in world-class entertainment, all in one place, streamed live and on demand. The device features a simple plug and play set-up allowing customers to be streaming up to […]
Global media company SPI International has unveiled their new digital streaming service, Dizi, which offers a selection of popular Turkish series as well as the best series, telenovelas and soap operas from all over the world, depending on the demands of the local markets. Dubbed the Home of Good Stories, Dizi combines a linear channel […]
Minnal Murali, the much delayed Malayalam superhero movie, is set to skip a cinema release and premiere globally on Netflix. Produced by Weekend Blockbusters, the film is directed by Basil Joseph and will see Malayalam icon, Tovino Thomas as the superhero ‘Minnal Murali,’ which is a story of an ordinary man who is struck by […]
Despite several poor economies, Latin America will have 131 million SVoD subscriptions by 2026; up from 76 million at end-2021, according to the Latin America SVOD Forecasts report from analyst firm Digital TV Research. Brazil will remain the market leader, with 49 million subscriptions by 2026. Mexico will bring in another 32 million. “Five US-based […]
Netflix has expressed concern over plans by the Italian government to double the investment obligations in Italian and European programmes. The changes are laid out in the draft legislative decree that transposes the EU’s Audiovisual Media Services Directive. Instead of 12.5 per cent of net revenue, as is currently the case, OTT players will have […]
Streaming TV data for Europe that shows the pandemic has spurred a tipping point in streaming with no signs of slowing down, as well as which devices are dominating the market. Conviva’s Q2 2021 State of Streaming: Europe report shows that streaming viewing time in Europe was up 19 per cent overall in Q2, despite […]