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Survey: US streaming viewers more willing to accept ads

As US viewers increasingly adopt ad-supported streaming, they find the ad experience is better than it used to be, according to Hub. The semi-annual TV Advertising: Fact vs. Fiction study shows that more US viewers than ever are opting to save money by accepting ads, and fewer viewers are saying they cannot tolerate TV ads. […]

January 6, 2026

Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs and more join Prime Video’s Tomb Raider cast

Amazon MGM Studios has announced additional cast members set to star in the new Prime Video series Tomb Raider. Newly revealed cast members include Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Celia Imrie, Bill Paterson, and more. The series is based on the iconic Tomb Raider video game franchise, which follows the adventures of famous archaeologist and adventurer […]

January 6, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Research: Video game adaptations up 30% annually since 2019

Research from Ampere Analysis shows that major studios and streaming platforms are accelerating their push into video game adaptations, with commissions increasing by an average of 30 per cent per year since 2019. While Hollywood’s most prominent players have already secured many of the most recognisable franchises, Ampere’s analysis finds that several high-potential game IPs […]

January 5, 2026

Data: Turkey fines broadcasters $5.3m in 2025

Turkey’s Radio & Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) regulator applied 99 sanctions in 2025 and levied fines against broadcasters and digital platforms a total of about $5.3 million (€4.5m). The main recipients were news and political commentaries, according to data from the Stockholm Center for Freedom which has monitored events. Additional to the financial penalties some […]

January 5, 2026By Chris Forrester

Prime Video US delivers most watched NFL TNF ever

Prime Video in the US reports it has delivered the most-watched season to date across the 20-year history of the NFL’s Thursday Night Football package. The 2025 season of TNF on Prime averaged 15.33 million viewers throughout its 15-game campaign, marking a +16 per cent increase over the 2024 season and the third-consecutive year of […]

January 5, 2026

Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision on Prime Video this February

A new documentary on His Majesty King Charles III’s Harmony philosophy will debut on February 6th exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide. The film, titled Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision, is about hope when we need it most. All over the world, nature is in decline, and the effects are […]

January 2, 2026

Data: Average UK network traffic up 21% in 2025

Data from Zen Internet shows that sustained growth in baseline traffic is now defining the trend, establishing a higher day-to-day norm, alongside short-term spikes. Across 2025, traffic on Zen’s network drove a 21 per cent increase in baseline demand. While Zen’s customer base continued to grow, overall usage increased at a significantly faster rate, highlighting the […]

January 1, 2026

Report: Italian TV market nears €9bn valuation

The Italian TV market is projected to reach a value of €8.97 billion by the end of 2025, representing a 2.2 per cent growth over 2024. This is according to the latest report from Rome-based consultancy ITMedia Consulting, The Television Market in Italy 2025–2027, which highlights a shift from traditional linear TV to non-linear and […]

December 23, 2025From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Research: AVoD platforms see biggest catalogue growth in 2025

Research from Ampere Analysis shows that AVoD platforms recorded the fastest catalogue growth globally in 2025, outpacing SVoD services globally. Tubi has led the expansion, enjoying robust growth in the UK. Six of the 10 platforms with the fastest catalogue growth were free, ad-supported services, including Tubi UK (+99 per cent), Rakuten TV Ireland (+43 […]

December 19, 2025

Vanished series premieres on Prime Video in February

Prime Video has announced that Vanished, a four-part mystery thriller series starring Sam Claflin and Katie Cuoco from AGC Television, a division of Stuart Ford’s prolific independent content studio AGC Studios, will premiere on February 27th on Prime Video in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand with all episodes available at once. Additionally, […]

December 17, 2025