The BBC has reported strong year on year growth for its iPlayer streaming service, and is outstripping all its competitors across all audiences – powered by creativity and storytelling from across the UK. The service continues to break records – with viewing up over 20 per cent in 2024 so far. BBC iPlayer’s viewing growth […]
Netflix, and Airoha Technology, a subsidiary of MediaTek, have announced a strategic partnership to support seamless Netflix integration for set-top boxes used by operators worldwide. This collaboration aims to accelerate time to market and foster innovation, creating opportunities for operators to enhance their service offerings with Netflix and compete effectively in the ever-evolving media landscape. […]
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 […]
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 […]
TV producer Eric Tomosunas and media executive Michael Parnes, most recently VP of Insights and Strategy for Adult Swim, have partnered to launch FearPix, a free streaming destination for all things horror, thriller, and true crime. FearPix has also announced several distribution deals and partners, including Alliance Entertainment, The Asylum, Filmhub, FilmRise, Green Apple Entertainment, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rakuten TV – the European streaming platforms – is now available on Altibox, the Norweigan ISP and television service provider. Rakuten TV’s app is now integrated into Altibox’s set-top boxes allowing users to watcg two services tailored to various viewing preferences: Free: More than 600 movies on demand supported by advertisements (AVOD). A vast library […]
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 […]
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 […]