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Research: Content preferences continue to diversify

Data from PlumResearch, presented at Content Americas, reveals major shifts in the TV streaming market in 2024. Consumer preferences continue to diversify, with Spanish-language content on streaming platforms rising by 73 per cent over the past five years. Additionally, content from LatAm on services like Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video has surged by 300 per […]

January 22, 2025

Women in Film and TV Launches 2025 Four Nations Mentoring Scheme

Women in Film and TV (UK) (WFTV) is stepping up its efforts to empower women in the screen industries with the launch of its 2025 Four Nations Mentoring Scheme. Designed for mid-career women working in film, television, and creative media, the scheme offers unparalleled opportunities to accelerate careers in an industry where women remain underrepresented […]

January 22, 2025

RUNN coming to Netflix in Australia, NZ

Fred Media/Radar has announced that its inspirational title, RUNN – The Nedd Brockmann Documentary, is being made available on Netflix Australia and New Zealand. Produced by WildBear Entertainment and Bursty Company and launched to the international market by Fred Media/Radar during MIPCOM 2024, the one-hour documentary will be available to screen on Netflix Australia and […]

January 22, 2025

Report: Streaming revenues surge in Spain, Italy, Poland

Europe’s video entertainment landscape is evolving rapidly, with continued growth across the region and streaming services seeing strong gains in key markets. The latest trio of 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 subscription video […]

January 21, 2025

FilmRise acquires US digital rights to Taken series

FilmRise, the US-based film and television studio and streaming network, has acquired the exclusive digital distribution rights to the prequel TV series Taken. Inspired by the international blockbuster film franchise, the series aired on NBC in 2016 and was recently streaming on Netflix. The deal gives FilmRise the exclusive digital in the US. Jonitha Keymoore, […]

January 21, 2025

EE, Netflix bring Squid Game 2 experience to London

EE has partnered with Netflix to bring the world of Squid Game 2 to life in Westfield White City, London from January 17th-19th. Attendees can immerse themselves in the iconic South Korean show and be in with the chance to win exclusive prizes, as the EE Studio transforms to mark the launch of the latest […]

January 17, 2025

Spain, Hong Kong, Singapore top Netflix ISP Speed Index

Five per cent of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) saw a 0.2 Mbps increase, 70 per cent remained the same, and 25 per cent experienced a decrease of 0.2 to 0.6 Mbps this month on the Netflix ISP Speed Index – a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience. Three countries […]

January 14, 2025

Netflix out draws BBC1

Netflix was the most-watched TV service in the UK for three months last year, overtaking BBC1 for the first time. Outranking Britain’s most popular channel may not have been permanent, but it is a significant milestone in the rivalry between traditional broadcasters and global streamers. The BBC said it was “meaningless” to compare the entirety […]

January 13, 2025

Netflix: 4.9m watch WWE Raw debut

Netflix and WWE have revealed that the debut episode of RAW on Netflix performed strongly, with the January 6th programme capturing 4.9 million Live+1 views globally. The inaugural event on Netflix averaged 2.6 million households (Live+SD) in the US, according to VideoAmp, which is 116 per cent higher than RAW’s average 2024 US audience of […]

January 9, 2025By Nik Roseveare

MPA reveals key trends shaping APAC video industry

Media Partners Asia (MPA) has released its 2025 report on the Asia-Pacific video and broadband market, revealing major growth drivers and significant shifts in the industry landscape. The report, entitled Asia Pacific Video & Broadband 2025, highlights the following key takeaways: 1. APAC Video Market Transition: The APAC video industry will see substantial growth, with […]

January 8, 2025