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Prime Video orders Fallout Shelter competition series

Prime Video has ordered Fallout Shelter, a major new unscripted competition series inspired by the celebrated Fallout universe. The 10-episode series will be produced by Studio Lambert (The Traitors, Squid Game: The Challenge) in co-production with Kilter Films (Westworld, Fallout) and in association with Bethesda Game Studios, the team behind the iconic game franchise. Fallout Shelter will […]

January 15, 2026By Nik Roseveare

First look at Sophie Turner as Lara Crift in Prime Video’s Tomb Raider

Amazon MGM Studios has announced that production is underway on Tomb Raider, marking the kick-off with a first-look image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the new Prime Video series, Tomb Raider.  The Prime Video series is based on the iconic Tomb Raider video game franchise, which follows the adventures of world-famous archaeologist and adventurer Lara […]

January 15, 2026

Spain: Prime Video carries RTVE channels

Prime Video has reached an agreement with Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE to offer live streams of its television channels on the streaming platform, expanding access to free-to-air content for subscribers in Spain. Under the deal, Prime Video users will be able to watch live broadcasts of La 1, La 2, Canal 24H, Clan and Teledeporte […]

January 14, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

Research: Netflix leads growth in streaming ad-tiers

Global usage of ad-supported subscription tiers increased across Netflix, Disney+ and HBO Max between Q4 2024 and Q3 2025, according to research from Digital i. The highest growth in adoption was on Netflix, with 40 per cent of active accounts using its Standard with Ads plan in Q3 2025, in the 20 countries measured by […]

January 13, 2026

HBO Max expands into 8 new European countries

HBO Max has rolled out in eight new European countries — including Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Greece, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and Israel. The streaming service, owned by Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), is now present in over 100 countries worldwide Additionally, HBO Max has announced a bundling deal with Prime Video in Germany, Austria and Italy that […]

January 13, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Forecast: Content investment to hit $255bn in 2026

Global content investment will reach $255 billion (€218.2bn) in 2026, rising 2 per cent year-on-year, according to forecasts from Ampere Analysis. Growth continues to be driven by sustained investment from global streaming platforms, which are further increasing their share of content spend. While overall growth remains modest, this continued shift is widening the gap with […]

January 12, 2026

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