Findings from the second annual State of Streaming report from fan platform Fandom suggest that cost is the leading reason why US subscribers will likely cancel a subscription. The study examines the impact of changes in consumer viewing behaviours and mindsets on the streaming industry, uncovering key findings such as why consumers cancel their subscriptions, what it takes […]
National Geographic has announced the launch of its one-of-its-kind initiative titled ‘One for Change’ on Earth Day. Through this initiative, National Geographic will showcase a series of short films, spotlighting the exceptional stories of changemakers who have taken extraordinary steps to make our world a better place. In addition to National Geographic, the entertainment channels […]
The number of UK households that subscribe to at least one video streaming service fell as the cost-of-living crisis led some UK households (particularly younger households) to deprioritise entertainment, according to Kantar’s Entertainment on Demand study. Some 16.9 million or 58 per cent of households now have at least one paid subscription, down 215,000, quarter-on-quarter. […]
From April 27th, all 10 seasons of American Horror Story will be available to stream on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland. Iconic seasons such as Murder House, Freak Show and Coven will join Double Feature and 1984, bringing together every episode of the horror anthology franchise to stream in one place. The cult-favourite show […]
The five largest US content commissioners have increased the proportion of their original slates premiering online, according to research firm Ampere Analysis. In the US, Discovery, Disney, WarnerMedia and Comcast have all coalesced at between 40 per cent to 50 per cent of Original first-run TV Titles commissioned in 2021 going to SVoD. This change […]
Disney+ has announced that the third season for the award-winning hit comedy series Atlanta will premiere on June 29th exclusively on Disney+ under the Star banner in the UK Taking place almost entirely in Europe, season three finds Earn (Donald Glover), Alfred / ‘Paper Boi’ (Brian Tyree Henry), Darius (LaKeith Stanfield) and Van (Zazie Beetz) […]
Research from Parks Associates’ Video Services Dashboard reveals that as of Q3 2021, Prime Video’s subscriber penetration rate is at 45 per cent of US Internet households. The most recent update of the firm’s OTT Video Market Tracker recaps top industry and consumer trends, including Amazon Prime’s recent price rate increase. “Amazon’s Prime pricing rise, […]
Disney is moving the popular dance series, Dancing with the Stars, from ABC to Disney+ in the US and Canada this autumn, making it the first live series to debut on Disney+. The reality series has just been picked up for two more seasons (Seasons 31 and 32). Kareem Daniel, chairman, Disney Media and Entertainment […]
Jeremy Doig has been named Chief Technology Officer, Disney Streaming, where he will lead the technology organisation and global technology strategy for The Walt Disney Company’s portfolio of direct-to-consumer streaming services. Doig, a 30-year veteran in online media, will play a key role in propelling the next phase of technical innovation and growth for Disney+, […]
Astro Malaysia has posted fourth quarter results from the financial year ended 31 January 2022. Tun Zaki Azmi, Chairman of Astro, said: “Astro’s Q4 FY22 results improved q-o-q on the back of economic recovery. However, consumer sentiment and spending power continued to be soft. The Group remained cash generative, cost disciplined and proactive in its […]