Data from Digital i reveals that US streaming subscribers are increasingly committed to finishing new series. View-through rates (ie the average percentage of a season viewed by the audience) for the most-watched content reached a three-year high in 2025, driven by significant gains in viewer retention on Disney+. Digital i analysed the view-through rates (VTR) […]
A report from analysts at McKinsey & Co, issued to coincide with ‘May the 4th be with you’, says that the Star Wars Day captures our imagination with visions of interstellar exploration and technological possibility. “This May 4th, those themes are increasingly reflected in the real-world evolution of the aerospace and defence sector. From the […]
Samsung has announced the addition of eight new Star Wars artworks to the Samsung Art Store, arriving in celebration of Star Wars Day (May 4th). Released in collaboration with Disney, the curated collection of iconic film art expands the Art Store’s existing Disney collection and highlights memorable moments from across the Star Wars saga, from Jedi […]
Sky customers in the UK and Ireland can now access Disney+ as part of their Sky TV subscription. Worth £5.99 a month, eligible new and existing customers will get simple access to Disney+ Standard with Ads or the same saving on Standard and Premium. The move follows February’s announcement of Sky’s new line-up, bringing Disney+, […]
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, an all-new animated series from Lucasfilm Animation, will premiere on Disney+ April 6th. Two episodes will premiere each week, with the final two airing on the ultimate Star Wars holiday, May the 4th. Set after the events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, this new adventure finds Maul plotting to […]
After a year that ultimately did not perform the way most of the industry expected, 2025 closed with little to no meaningful improvement over the year prior, reports Cinelytic – the AI-driven data analytics platform for the entertainment industry. Domestic box office (DBO) totals once again landed at roughly $8.6 billion (€7.3bn), marking the second […]
Giant cinema business IMAX just had its best year ever in 2025, surpassing its 2019 pre-Covid results, as moviegoers seek bigger, premium experiences. Revenue was driven by titles including Mission: Impossible 8,Avatar: Fire and Ash, How to Train Your Dragon, Sinners (pictured), Superman and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. 2026 is also looking promising with […]
All seven episodes of the third season of Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, Lucasfilm’s original animated series, will debut December 8th on Disney+. Set during the High Republic era, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures follows Jedi Younglings Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs, as they study the ways of the Force, learn from Jedi Master […]
With billions in revenues, the gaming industry shows no signs of slowing down, reports Hub. Once considered a niche hobby, gaming now rivals film, TV and music as a dominant form of entertainment – especially among younger consumers. For today’s players, gaming isn’t just about competition or escape; it’s about connection. Whether teaming up online […]
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 […]