Italian digital infrastructure operator and media content services distributor RaiWay has reported strong 2024 financial results, exceeding expectations. Core revenue increased by 1.5 per cent to €276.1 million, while third-party customer revenue grew by over 5 per cent. In the media distribution segment, revenue grew by 1 per cent to €244.4 million, driven by inflation […]
Football fans in the UK can follow the road to the UEFA Nations League Final on Prime Video for £2.49 per match, with no Prime membership or long-term commitment required. The action begins on March 20th with the UEFA Nations League Quarter-Finals featuring Netherlands v Spain, as well as Italy v Germany, with the competition’s […]
Europe’s video entertainment landscape is evolving rapidly, with continued growth across the region and streaming services seeing strong gains in key markets. A trio of new reports from Futuresource Consulting showcases the countries where audiences continue to embrace a wide breadth of content, whether that’s coming through traditional pay-TV operators or via direct SVoD services. […]
Rainbow has optioned the rights to adapt Game of Gods, the best-selling mythological saga written by author Hazel Riley. A huge success on story-telling platform Wattpad, Game of Gods has attracted millions of readers and established itself as one of the most popular titles on the Young Adult scene. Counting over 6.8 million reads on […]
The UHD Spain Association, the Forum Audiovisuel Numérique (FAVN) of France and the UHD Forum Italy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Ultra HD technology in Europe and international markets. This agreement lays the foundation for a strategic collaboration between the leading European associations dedicated to the development and implementation of advanced […]
A new Comscore report, presented in Milan, reveals that despite the rise of digital and social media, traditional TV remains a dominant force in Italy. While 35 million Italian adults consume media daily via TV or online platforms, TV viewing significantly outweighs online activity. Italians average over 4 hours of daily television compared to just […]
Max has announced its first Italian scripted original production, Portobello, from Marco Bellocchio, which will debut on the platform in 2026. Filming began in Rome in September 2024 and is currently ongoing, with additional locations in Sardinia, Campania and Lombardy. The six-episode series tells the story of Enzo Tortora, the famous host of the real-life […]
international production and distribution business Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) has announced that it is opening a new production business in Italy. Located in Milan, WBITVP Italy marks the 15th territory for WBITVP’s production activities, with the new office becoming the 22nd production company in total, joining WBITVP businesses across EMEA, Australia and New […]
Telcom Italia (TIM) and Apple have announced a new partnership giving TIM Customers access to Apple Music in its new monthly plans, while TimVision customers can now also access to Apple TV+ at a 30 per cent discount for six months. “The deal with Apple has a strategic relevance for TIM, which wants to propose […]
Prime Video has informed its subscribers in Italy that, from February 28th, it will no longer carry DAZN as part of its Prime Video Channels offering. DAZN, which holds the Serie A broadcasting rights, is legally required to have its audience figures certified, typically by an audience measurement organisation such as Auditel. This certification is […]