The CNN Originals hub on discovery+ has debuted in the United States allowing discovery+ subscribers to access a large, curated selection of library CNN content from the network’s prestige brands: CNN Original Series, CNN Films, and HLN Original Series. Subscribers will be able to enjoy over 800 episodes of current and legacy programming at launch […]
Warner Bros Discovery UK has announced the return of Aussie Gold Hunters and Outback Opal Hunters on Quest and discovery+. In addition, a new commission Outback Farm, produced by the makers of Outback Opal Hunters, will enhance the portfolio of Aussie stories. Prospero-produced Outback Farm follows a young family embarking on their greatest outback adventure […]
Warner Bros Discovery and Dish Network have announced that discovery+, the non-fiction real life subscription streaming service, will be available to both Sling TV and Dish TV customers in the US. The platform launched with 70,000+ episodes of premium content, including original series and on-demand programming on Sling on August 8th followed by DISH on […]
Connected entertainment specialist VIZIO has revealed its payment and subscription management solution, VIZIO Account, which it says provides a seamless and accessible way for millions of VIZIO Smart TV users to subscribe to their favourite streaming services and take advantage of special offers – all in one place. Following a one-time log-in, users can easily […]
Warner Bros Discovery has revealed further details about its plan to combine SVoD services HBO Max and Discovery+ into one offering. Speaking during the company’s Q2 analyst call, executives said a merged version of the two SVoD services would begin to roll out in the US in the summer of 2023 and expand to other […]
WaterBear, the free streaming platform dedicated to the future of our planet, has exclusively released Racing Extinction, a critically-acclaimed documentary directed by Oscar-winning director Louie Psihoyos (The Cove). The film is now available to watch for free globally on the WaterBear platform. Globally, biodiversity is in a precipitous decline, and species extinctions are accelerating. A […]
Warner Bros Discovery UK has announced the commission of three new true crime series; The Swindlers (w/t), Dead Fake (w/t) and Michael Sams: Kidnapper Killer, as well as the return of Quest Red’s Deadliest Mums & Dads for season two. The Swindlers is a 6×60 docuseries produced by Crackit Productions that examines some of the […]
Warner Bros Discovery Sports (WBDS) has announced a record first half of the year with double-digit audience and engagement growth on all its channels and platforms so far in 2022. WBDS reports it is witnessing increases on both its linear television channels and digital platforms. The growth in audience and engagement has largely been driven […]
Ahead of its participation in the virtual MIP China event, starting tomorrow, Beyond Rights has announced the closure of several new deals for factual and kids’ content in the territory. Following its acquisition of Turbozaurs from the Beyond Rights catalogue, Youku, the streaming platform of Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group, has now picked up […]
Dataxis hosted the first edition of Next Series Australia & New Zealand this year. The event was an opportunity for players across the OTT landscape to discuss the state of the competition within the SVoD, AVoD and OTT pay-TV markets in Australia and New Zealand, which have faced significant transformations over the last few years. […]