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Analyst: African SVoD subs to more than quadruple

Africa will have 12.96 million SVoD subscriptions by 2025, up from 2.75 million at end-2019, according to the Africa SVoD Forecasts report from analyst firm Digital TV Research. From the 10 million additions, South Africa will supply 3 million to take its total to 4.3 million and Nigeria will add 2.1 million to total 2.73 […]

October 1, 2020

Disney+ adds GroupWatch

Disney has introduced GroupWatch to its streaming platform, a new co-viewing feature that connects friends and families allowing them to watch movies and shows from the Disney+ library together, even when apart. GroupWatch allows for up to seven people to watch together in a synced playback experience available across web, mobile, connected TV devices and […]

September 30, 2020By Nik Roseveare

Disney+ shares first look at Marvel 616

Disney+ has shared the trailer for its upcoming original documentary series Marvel’s 616, streaming on the service from November 20th. The eight-episode anthology series gives viewers a deeper look into the creative world of Marvel. Marvel’s 616 explores Marvel’s rich legacy of pioneering characters, creators and storytelling to reflect the world outside your window. Each […]

September 30, 2020

Analyst: SVoD to generate $100bn globally

SVoD revenues for 138 countries will reach $100 billion by 2025, double the $50 billion recorded in 2019, according to the SVoD Forecasts Update report from analyst firm Digital TV Research. SVoD revenues will exceed $1 billion in 16 countries by 2025; double from eight countries in 2019. The US will remain the

September 28, 2020

Disney+ hosts Drive-In Festival

From October 5th to 12th, Disney+ is hosting a Drive-In Festival at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The screening series will bring guests together to enjoy Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic content under the stars in a safe setting. The week will kick off with the world premiere of The […]

September 28, 2020By Nik Roseveare

Survey: UK favours entertainment over grocery subscriptions

Findings from consumer insights firm GlobalWebIndex’s latest commerce report reveal that UK consumers are more interested in subscribing to TV streaming services such as Disney+ and Netflix (46 per cent) and music such as Spotify (30 per cent) than they are for food services (29 per cent). “It shouldn’t come as a surprise that UK […]

September 25, 2020

Forecast: US to reach 317m SVoD subs by 2025

The number of US SVoD subscriptions will climb from 203 million in 2019 to 317 million by 2025, despite already being the most mature market in the world. Even Netflix, the longest established platform, will add 10 million subscribers, according to Digital TV Research. This growth is overshadowed by Disney+ (27 million additions) and Hulu […]

September 24, 2020

Analysis: UK SVoD continues to soar post-lockdown

Findings from research firm Ampere Analysis’s Consumer Barometer suggest that UK SVoD audiences are now level with Broadcaster Video on Demand (BVoD) for the first time as all age groups report a rise in On Demand viewing time. Ampere’s consumer data for Q3 2020 shows that SVoD viewing remains high in the UK even after […]

September 24, 2020

Forecast: W. Europe to hit 191m SVoD subs by 2025

Western Europe will have 191 million SVoD subscriptions by 2025; more than double from 90 million at end-2019, according to Digital TV Research. About 35 million subscribers will be added in 2020 alone, with the pandemic lockdowns having a major effect. Netflix will remain the largest platform, with 68.49 million paying subscribers expected by 2025. […]

September 21, 2020

Disney+ unveils WandaVision from Marvel Studios

Marvel Studios’ new series WandaVision, which premieres in late 2020 on Disney+, unveiled its first trailer on ABC’s broadcast of the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. Starring Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, WandaVision marks the first series from Marvel Studios streaming exclusively on Disney+. The series is a blend of classic television and the Marvel Cinematic […]

September 21, 2020