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Study: Critical link between premium ads and consumer purchase intent

Ads served on premium media outlets drive a 40 per cent uplift in purchase intent, according to research conducted by global advertising technology player, The Trade Desk, in partnership with PA Consulting. The findings also highlight how audiences find content served by premium media more trustworthy, as 85 per cent of consumers say they are […]

September 11, 2025

Murdaugh: Death in the Family on Disney+ this October

Disney+ has announced that Original limited series, Murdaugh: Death in the Family, will premiere on October 15th exclusively on Disney+ in the UK, with three episodes at launch, then one new episode weekly. Maggie and Alex enjoy a lavish life of privilege as members of one of South Carolina’s most powerful legal dynasties. But when their […]

September 11, 2025

Disney and Pixar’s Elio sets Disney+ premiere date

Disney and Pixar’s sci-fi adventure film Elio will land on the Disney+ streaming platform on September 17th. The movie’s debut onto the platform follows the success of last year’s Inside Out 2 which became the #1 film premiere on Disney+ in 2024, driving 30.5 million views globally in just 5 days. The film tells the […]

September 10, 2025By Nik Roseveare

A Very Jonas Christmas Movie on Disney+ this November

Disney+ has announced that A Very Jonas Christmas Movie will premiere globally on the streaming platform on November 14th. From Disney Branded Television and 20th Television, the festive film features an all-star cast, including Billie Lourd (as Cassidy), Laverne Cox (as Stacy), KJ Apa (as Gene), Andrew Barth Feldman (as Ethan), Andrea Martin (as Deb), Kenny G (as himself) and Justin Tranter (as himself), with Randall Park (as Brad), and Jesse Tyler Ferguson (as Santa). Previously announced cast […]

September 9, 2025

Spain: Disney+, Atresmedia content deal

Starting this September, Disney+ customers in Spain will gain access to a curated selection of Atresmedia content, under the Atresplayer label, as part of their subscription, in the latest addition to Disney+’s European broadcaster partnerships. This integration agreement will see Atresplayer have its own distinct space on Disney+ and feature more than 300 hours per […]

September 8, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Disney+ goes for HDR10+

Disney+ is upgrading its streaming output with the superior HDR10+ technology. The news means that Disney+ joins Apple TV+, Prime Video and Netflix in adopting HDR10+ (along with Dolby Vision when available in its programming content). While the app update has commenced rolling out, Disney+ has not yet started streaming shows or movies in HDR10+, […]

September 8, 2025By Chris Forrester

India: Streaming surges as pay-TV contracts

India’s video entertainment market is in a transition phase, with total consumer spend slipping 2 per cent in 2024 to INR713.6 billion (€6.92bn), reports Futuresource Consulting. The Video Insights India report reveals pay-TV and box office declines weighed on the market, while SVoD powered ahead with double-digit growth. “In India, streaming is no longer an […]

September 5, 2025

Bluey Movie landing in cinemas in August 2027

BBC Studios and Walt Disney Studios, in partnership with Ludo Studio, have announced that the feature-length Bluey movie will be released in cinemas on August 6th 2027. Written and directed by Bluey creator Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio in collaboration with BBC Studios, the CG-animated feature is produced by Amber Naismith (Happy Feet, The Lego […]

September 4, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Christmas at Backyard Cinema returning to London

This winter, Backyard Cinema returns to London with its most immersive and enchanting Christmas experience yet. Running from November 26th to December 31st, Christmas at Backyard Cinema will transform a Victorian warehouse on Tanner Street, London Bridge—Backyard’s most central London location to date—into a breathtaking Enchanted Forest: a hidden world of festive magic just moments from […]

September 4, 2025

Schwarzenegger named Guest of Honour at San Diego Comic-Con Málaga

San Diego Comic-Con Málaga has revealed the name of its guest of honour for this first edition: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hollywood action movie legend and pop culture icon. In addition to him, many more stars will be meeting fans between September 25th and 28th, at the FYCMA (Malaga Trade Fair and Congress Center). The announcement was […]

September 4, 2025