Mediawan, the independent European audiovisual content studio, has announced its partnership with the UK and Australian-based independent production company See-Saw Films through the acquisition of a 51 per cent stake in the company. See-Saw was founded in 2008 by Joint CEOs Emile Sherman and Iain Canning, and has produced a string of celebrated TV and […]

More than two-thirds of the top 100 most popular movies and TV shows in 2024 were based on existing ideas and intellectual property (IP) according to data from Ampere Analysis. With their proven track record of attracting and retaining audiences, pre-established franchises are the cornerstone of entertainment success, leveraging existing ideas to create opportunities for […]

Since 2018, the number of paid streaming subscribers in Finland has doubled, surpassing three million by the end of 2024. Today, 60 per cent of the households have at least one paid streaming service, according to research from Mediavision. This is considerably lower than in the other Nordic countries, where the household penetration averages around […]

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix have announced that Taylor vs Serrano 3, the anticipated trilogy bout between Ireland’s pound-for-pound great, undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs), and Brooklyn’s Puerto Rican boxing trailblazer, unified featherweight world champion Amanda ‘The Real Deal’ Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs) will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix […]

Tim Davie, BBC Director General, has told a Parliamentary committee he was “open minded” on a continental-style streamer levy as one source of funding for the public broadcaster. He said it was a “good idea” to explore ways in which the likes of Netflix could make a “contribution” to local content. The proposal has been […]

Research from Ampere Analysis shows that total revenues from paid streaming services (including subscriptions and advertising) surpassed public TV revenue (from taxes, licence fees and advertising) in Europe for the first time in 2024. Streaming has enjoyed strong growth in Europe, with Ampere predicting a 37 per cent increase in revenue to reach €38.4 billion […]

From the pioneering black-and-white broadcasts of the 1920s to today’s streaming mega-series, the invention of television changed the world’s entertainment. TV has been a major part of global culture for a century. From the 1950s the live box in the corner of the room became a household essential – airing all the news, sports and […]

These days, it feels like everyone has gotten into gaming. As of 2024 there are now an estimated 3.32 billion video game players around the world, with the number growing across platforms including consoles, PC and mobile devices like phones and tablets. But it’s not just how many people are playing games like slots online. […]

France’s video entertainment market grew by 3 per cent in 2024, to achieve a total value of €8.6 billion. This is according to the latest Futuresource Consulting video insights report, which uncovers a comprehensive picture of the landscape. With consumer habits shifting and competition intensifying, the report unpacks the latest trends and spending patterns in […]

Netflix is on track to surpass YouTube in total video revenue for the first time in 2025, according to Omdia data presented at MIP TV London 2025. As of 2024, YouTube remains ahead, generating $42.5 billion (€40.6bn), while Netflix recorded $39.2 billion. However, in 2025, Netflix is projected to overtake YouTube, reaching $46.2 billion, fueled […]