Based on analysis of over 80 OTT services (over 50 providers), led by Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, HBO, Convergence Research estimates that US OTT access revenue grew by 35 per cent to $29.6 billion in 2020, and forecasts 35 per cent growth to $39.9 billion for 2021, and $59.4 billion for 2023 (double 2020). Although […]
Premium video platforms in Southeast Asia, led by Netflix, Viu, WeTV, iQIYI and Vidio, captured 10 per cent of total video streaming minutes in Q1 2021, according to a study published by Media Partners Asia (MPA). The quarterly report, titled Southeast Asia Online Video Consumer Insights & Analytics: A Definitive Study, leverages MPA’s proprietary AMPD […]
Production on Disney’s live action musical comedy “Disenchanted,” the sequel to the studio’s Oscar nominated “Enchanted,” is underway. The film, directed by Adam Shankman (“Hairspray,” “The Wedding Planner”) and produced by Barry Josephson (“Enchanted,” TV’s “Bones”), Amy Adams (“Arrival,” “American Hustle”) and Barry Sonnenfeld (“Men in Black,” “Addams Family Values”), is currently shooting in Ireland. […]
Disney has announced that Star+ will launch in Latin America on August 31st, having previously been slated for a June roll out. Star+ will be a standalone streaming service in Latin America, unlike other countries such as the UK, Canada, Australia where it’s included as part of Disney+, offering a full slate of ESPN content, […]
In Q4 2020, the quarterly growth of global pay-TV subscriptions stood at 4.6 per cent, having gone up by more than one percentage point compared to the previous quarter, acording to data from Point Topic. This quarter Point Topic updated its pay-TV subscriber figures by expanding coverage in terms of geographies and technologies. Point Topic […]
The Walt Disney Company has reported earnings for its second fiscal quarter ended April 3rd 2021. Disney+, the SVoD service which has been a shining beacon for the company during the pandemic as its theme parks took huge hits, ended the quarter with 103.6 million subscribers, compared with 94.9 million on January 2nd. Analysts expected […]
Disney’s much delayed Jungle Cruise movie will debut on Disney+ with ‘Premier Access’ on July 30th – the same day it will land in cinemas. The move follows the announcement earlier this year that Marvel’s Black Widow and Cruella will be released in the same way. Those who wish to watch the movies at home […]
MediaKind has appointed Mark Ramberg as Group Vice President of Products, and Jeff Sherwin, as Executive Vice President, Technology Strategy & Operations. Mediakind says these newly created positions strengthen its technical capabilities and strategic commitment to the burgeoning direct-to-consumer (DTC) video, advertising, and sports markets, where it continues to invest and increase its presence. Between […]
Legendary chef Wolfgang Puck will lift the curtain for the first time and reveal his incredible and emotional true-life story in “Wolfgang,” premiering on Disney+ on June 25th. The documentary film chronicles the inspiring true story of Wolfgang Puck, a man who survived a troubled childhood filled with a series of challenging obstacles and whose […]
Almost one in five (19 per cent) Brits now spend over 16 hours – or the equivalent of two working days – watching streaming services every week, yet a quarter (25 per cent) aren’t prepared to pay for the privilege, according to findings from digital advertising technology company The Trade Desk’s latest report, The Future […]