Japan’s online video industry is set to grow at an 7 per cent CAGR over the next five years, accounting for 45 per cent of total screen revenue by 2029, including free TV, pay-TV and theatrical, versus 35 per cent in 2024, according to a report published by Media Partners Asia (MPA). The report, entitled […]
Viaplay Content Distribution has launched the Viaplay channel as an add-on subscription on Prime Video via Prime Video Channels in Germany. Subscribers on Prime Video Channels will be able to seamlessly access the specialised offering of Scandinavian and European series and films. Viaplay’s Germany content offering focuses on the Nordic region’s psychologically penetrating series and […]
Prime Video has announced the exclusive streaming rights for the animated film Look Back, written by Tatsuki Fujimoto and directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama. Released in theatres earlier this year, the film will be available for Prime members in over 240 countries and regions starting November 7th. A theatrical adaptation of the manga published in Jump+ […]
At MIPCOM, ICEX Spain Trade & Investment and Parrot Analytics showcased the international success of Spain-originated content. Parrot Analytics, a specialist in entertainment analytics, presented data showing that Spain-originated content has generated an estimated $5.1 billion (€4.7bn) in global streaming revenue over the past four years. The success of iconic Netflix originals such as Money […]
Prime Video has announced an upcoming documentary chronicling the career of the multi-platinum-selling Canadian rock band, Simple Plan, as they tour the world in anticipation of their 25th anniversary. The untitled documentary, which is currently in production with Sphere Media, was announced by lead singer Pierre Bouvier live on stage in front of thousands of […]
Mega Movie Weekend has returned for Halloween season, running from now until October 20th. It features a selection of horror titles and bundles to buy and watch at home this Halloween and beyond, encouraging audiences to build their digital libraries. The campaign runs across key retailers, including Prime Video, Sky Store, the Apple TV app, […]
Prime Video has revealed that the Italian Original spy series Citadel: Diana, from the world of Citadel, has achieved the biggest global launch for an Italian Original ever on Prime Video, based on worldwide viewership, outside its country of origin, in launch weekend. The Italian series starring Matilda De Angelis has enjoyed breakout success in […]
NFL season officially kicked off in September to the delight of fans across the US, and attracted viewers by the millions. Nielsen’s September 2024 report of The Gauge revealed that NFL viewership for the month notably reflected audiences’ familiarisation with the cross-platform distribution of its games. This was most clearly indicated by the 12 per […]
Prime Video has announced that adult-animated superhero series Invincible, co-produced by Skybound Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere in February 2025. The first three episodes of Invincible Season 3 will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories beginning on February 6th 2025, with additional episodes dropping […]
Prime Video has conducted a global survey to find out how customers are getting their share of scary movies and TV shows this autumn. As Halloween approaches, the research reveals that younger generations are more likely than older generations to watch scary movies and TV (Gen Z: 91 per cent, Millennials: 87 per cent, Gen […]