From November 15th, LG Smart TV owners in over eighty countries will be able to sign-up for a free, three month trial of Apple TV+. The promotion applies to all compatible 2016-2021, 8K and 4K LG Smart TV models and is available to LG TV owners who sign-up for the Apple TV+ promotion by February […]
Glyndebourne is launching a new streaming service called Glyndebourne Encore, giving on-demand access to its back catalogue of operas, as well as all future filmed productions. Glyndebourne says it has been investing in filming its operas since 2002 and has built up an extensive collection of iconic productions. This enabled the opera house to run […]
Production on the live-action comedy “Hocus Pocus 2,” the haunting sequel to Disney’s Halloween cult classic, is underway in Rhode Island. The Disney+ original film directed by Anne Fletcher (“Dumplin,’” “The Proposal”) will debut exclusively on Disney+ in Autumn 2022. Bette Midler (“The First Wives Club,” “Beaches”), Sarah Jessica Parker (“Sex and the City,” “Divorce”), and Kathy Najimy […]
Findings from consumer intelligence firm The Family Room’s inaugural study, The Emotional Triggers of Family SVOD Adoption, identify the key emotional triggers for SVoD usage by the world’s largest SVoD subscriber base: families. According to the company, studies to date have explored the budgetary or content-related aspects of SVoD adoption, but this is the first […]
TheViewPoint, a SaaS video ad monetisation platform for CTV/OTT publishers, has partnered with Cinedigm, an independent streaming company, to expand Cinedigm’s monetisation opportunities in the CTV space. Through a diverse mix of premium SVoD services and dedicated AVoD and FAST channels, Cinedigm’s streaming portfolio includes indie films (Fandor), horror (Screambox & Bloody Disgusting), family entertainment […]
HBO Max, the streaming platform from WarnerMedia, has rolled out in the Nordics and Spain, commencing its 27-territory rollout in Europe. HBO Max offers series and movies from Warner Bros, HBO, DC, Cartoon Network and Max Originals in one place. A month-long launch promotion (ending November 30th) has been announced that gives new customers 50 […]
Original and exclusive sports content continues to drive growth for SVoD services in the UK according to Kantar, the data and insights consultancy. While the number of households subscribing to at least one service remained stable, new programming has helped SVoD providers cement their place in consumers’ homes. Can Squid Game boost Netflix’s share of […]
Insider Intelligence, in collaboration with Publicis Media-Starcom and GWI, has published its annual Global Media Intelligence Report on key digital trends worldwide, designed for business executives who require comparable consumer usage data to support their decisions for global initiatives. “When, where, and how people consume media continues to evolve, and this is no exception in […]
Looper Insights, VOD analytics and optimization firm, has announced a new deal with Cinedigm. Cinedigm, an independent streaming entertainment company, is the first to take advantage of Looper Insights’ latest release which ensures compliance and optimization of sales revenue for titles across their full digital release lifecycle from EST/VOD to now include SVOD and AVOD […]
The Digital Media Trends Fall Pulse Survey from consultancy firm Deloitte reveals 84 per cent of consumers are spending more time on online entertainment at home, compared with in-person entertainment outside the home. Eighty-four per cent (84 per cent) of US consumers say they are spending more time on online entertainment activities and less on […]