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Analysis: Streaming audiences waiting longer for returning shows

Streaming audiences are waiting longer than ever for the return of Original shows. According to new research from Ampere Analysis, the average gap between seasons of Scripted Originals has almost doubled from 12 months in 2020 to 21 months in 2025. While audiences remain loyal to hit titles such as Severance (Apple TV) and Wednesday […]

May 27, 2026

Data: Over 70% of UK homes had SVoD access in Q1 2026

Barb, the industry’s standard for understanding what people watch, has released data from its Establishment Survey showing that 20.8 million UK homes (70.3 per cent) had access to a subscription video-on-demand (SVoD) service in Q1 2026. This is slightly up from 20.6 million UK homes in Q4 2025. Netflix continued to lead the market in […]

May 21, 2026

Roku Q1 revenue up 22% YoY

Roku, the TV streaming specialist, has delivered Q1 figures it described as “outstanding”, with platform revenue up 28 per cent YoY to $1.13 billion (€0.97bn), attributed to the strength in Advertising and Subscriptions. “We continued to increase profitability, generating Net Income of $86 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $148 million, up 165 per cent YoY, and […]

May 4, 2026

F! altcast The Fast Lane coming to Tubi

Tubi will offer its audience of 100 million monthly active users live F1 altcasts hosted by Daredevil, Host and Creator Michelle Khare (Challenge Accepted) and co-host Jeremiah Burton (BigTime) and F1 Expert Scott Mansell (Driver61), for multiple races during the 2026 season beginning with the Miami Grand Prix on May 3rd at 4pm ET. Subsequent […]

May 1, 2026

France: Apple TV now live on Prime Video

Following its launch in the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Sweden, Finland, Brazil, the US, Australia, Canada, India, Japan and Mexico, Amazon customers in France can now subscribe to Apple TV and access hit Apple Originals series such as Hijack, Pluribus, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Silo, The Gorge, Lent, Masters of the […]

April 21, 2026

Crunchyroll now on Apple TV

Crunchyroll, the home for anime worldwide, has announced that its entire catalogue is now available to stream via Apple TV in the UK. Viewrs can subscribe to Crunchyroll directly through the Apple TV app, allowing them to watch an array of anime on their Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles. Subscriptions start […]

March 27, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Roku adds Apple TV to Premium Subscriptions

Roku, the TV streaming platform, has announced the launch of Apple TV on The Roku Channel in the US. Using their Roku account, customers can now subscribe to Apple TV through Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel to access Apple TV’s series, films, documentaries live sports, and kids and family entertainment in one seamless experience. […]

March 4, 2026By Nik Roseveare

DirecTV adds Apple TV’s Formula 1

As Apple TV prepares for its inaugural season as the exclusive US broadcaster of Formula 1 racing, DirecTV has announced it will make the 24-race circuit available nationwide to customers at home, on the go, or at any of the 300,000-plus sports bars, restaurants, hotels, and other commercial venues served by DirecTV For Business. With […]

February 20, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Live F1 in US IMAX cinemas

IMAX is working with Apple TV to bring the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship live to select IMAX locations across the US. Through the collaboration, five F1 Grands Prix in F1 — Miami, Monaco, Silverstone, Monza, and Austin — will be available across at least 50 IMAX locations nationwide. Participating IMAX locations will deliver […]

February 19, 2026

World Productions makes senior editorial appointments

World Productions, part of ITV Studios, has announced two senior appointments to further bolster its editorial team. Kathryn Shrubb joins as Head of Development, where she will lead World Productions’ strategy to bring diverse projects to life. An experienced story producer, Shrubb has developed and managed scripted slates across a number different production companies, including […]

January 21, 2026