New streaming bundles launched in the US over the past year by both distributors and streamers are generating strong returns in 2025. These bundles feature cable TV packages that include Disney+ and Max, and opportunities to buy competing streaming services directly in new bundles (eg Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle with ads for $16.99). As consumers […]
For the first time ever, the number of paid streaming subscriptions in Denmark has exceeded five million. According to Mediavision’s latest Nordic TV & Streaming analysis, over 500,000 new subscriptions have been added over the past year, signalling a renewed wave of market growth. As in other Nordic countries, ad-supported subscription models (HVoD) are a […]
The Nordic countries added approximately 3.7 million paid subscriptions during the last 12 months, reaching a total of over 23 million, according to data from Mediavision. Sweden leads the Nordic market, both in size and growth. Over the past year alone, more than 2 million new paid subscriptions have been added in Sweden, accounting for […]
Ccreative executive Harriet Spencer has joined Neal Street as Executive Producer in a newly created senior role, with immediate effect. Spencer will help build the company’s slate of original TV projects, bringing with her over 20 years of experience in high-end scripted content across both TV and film. The appointment marks a significant addition to […]
Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN Chairman, has announced that its new direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service will be simply branded as ESPN. Scheduled to launch in early autumn, sports fans in the US will have two ESPN DTC plans from which to choose, including an unlimited package that delivers the entire suite of ESPN networks and content. The […]
For the first time ever, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, and Blippi are collaborating to bring viewers a 45-minute special, plus a new collection of episodes on YouTube. Starting May 15th, Blippi and Meekah are setting off on an journey at The Most Magical Place On Earth. They’ll meet up with friends like Mickey […]
Disney+ subscribers can watch the latest chapter of the Captain America legacy, experiencing high-stakes action and cinematic visuals, when the movie premieres on the streaming platform on May 28th. The movie, titled Captain America: Brave New World, is the fourth instalment in the Captain America film series and and the 35th film in the Marvel […]
Research from Kantar, the marketing data and analytics company, reveals that Netflix’s content-led surge, DAZN’s strong subscriber growth, and the rise of ad-supported and bundled offerings are influencing global streaming performance in Q1 2025. Netflix achieved its strongest start to a year since before the pandemic, with standout titles including Squid Game (the most enjoyed […]
The season 2 finale of Doctor Who will premiere simultaneously on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in a primetime evening slot on May 31st, and in over 450 cinemas across the UK & Ireland. Titled The Reality War, fans around the globe will be able to all watch together as the Doctor faces one of […]
Disney+ will commence filming this month on the second season of Rivals, based on the best-selling novel by Dame Jilly Cooper. The drama returns with an extended season of twelve episodes – and even more wit, desire, and dramatic twists. As power struggles escalate and rivalries deepen, ambition drives every move, pushing loyalties to the […]