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Party Games coming to Netflix

Netflix has announced plans to launch a new slate of party games on its service. “This holiday season, you’ll be able to go from Kpop Demon Hunters to party games for all your friends and family, without having to leave Netflix. We’re creating a completely new way to play games — one that’s as easy […]

October 9, 2025By Nik Roseveare

New Peaky Blinders coming to BBC, Netflix

Peaky Blinders is returning to the BBC and Netflix, with two new seasons telling the story of a new generation of Shelbys, from writer and creator Steven Knight. Produced by Kudos and Garrison Drama for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, the series will be filmed at Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham, and will be set […]

October 3, 2025

Research: Audiences streaming less US content

Research from Digital i has revealed that the share of viewing time to US content in other countries has decreased by 7 per cent on Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video over the past five years. Between Q1 2020 and Q2 2025, the percentage of combined viewing time to content made in the US on these […]

October 2, 2025

Analysis: Netflix, AB InBev deal shakes up alcohol ad market

AB InBev’s brands — including the likes of Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois — will soon be advertised on Netflix following a global deal with the brewing giant. Ampere’s latest analysis shows that Netflix currently holds a tiny share of the ad contracts in this lucrative sector, a space historically dominated by Hulu and Warner […]

October 2, 2025

Virgin Media refreshes bundles

Virgin Media is refreshing its bundle line-up which its says will “put entertainment at the heart, simplify its offering and provide even more value for its customers” – including faster broadband, more HD channels, and Netflix included as standard across a selection of broadband and entertainment packages. New and re-contracting customers can choose from five […]

October 2, 2025

Research: Content overlap now common on US VoD platforms

Insight from Ampere Analysis shows that US streaming platforms are increasingly sharing catalogues across platforms. In July 2025, 39 per cent of US titles (67,000 of 172,000) appeared on two or more services, compared with 13 per cent in the UK and 8 per cent in France over the same period. The high rate of […]

September 30, 2025

Why broadcasts offer diverse takeaways for every listener or viewer

Broadcasts continue to serve different purposes depending on who is watching or listening. For some, it’s about picking up information; for others, it’s purely about entertainment. The most recent viewing data from the UK reflects this range in engagement. In 2025, Brits averaged around four hours of TV and streaming content each day, with approximately […]

September 29, 2025

Triggerfish to open UK studio

Triggerfish, the South African animation studio, is expanding its global presence with the launch of a new UK studio, widening its European footprint and accelerating growth in feature films, TV series, and specials. Building on its hubs in South Africa and Ireland, the move brings Triggerfish closer to key clients and creative partners while tapping […]

September 24, 2025

Canada: Barney’s World now on Prime Video, Netflix

Barney’s World is continuing to grow its international and platform reach – now streaming on Prime Video and Netflix in Canada. First introduced to audiences in October 2024, Barney’s World is designed for a new generation of fans while staying true to the heart of the iconic franchise. Prime Video in Canada in now home […]

September 24, 2025

Australia: HBO Max scores bumper debut quarter

Data from research firm Roy Morgan shows streaming video service HBO Max, which launched in Australia on March 31st (then known as just ‘Max’), has captured an audience of 851,000 Australians aged 14+ in its first full quarter online (April – June 2025). A look at the broader market for SVoD shows 17.6 million Australians […]

September 23, 2025