In Q1 2024 Netflix and Prime Video returned to dominance in Original commissioning, having been challenged in recent years by the launch of studio-backed SVoD platforms. According to a report by Ampere Analysis, Netflix commissioned its highest number of new titles since Q3 2021, and Prime Video set a new record for its quarterly commissions. […]

The European VOD Coalition has welcomed the opportunity to provide input to the European Commission’s consultation on the White Paper, How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?. The Coalition brings together video-on-demand and digital entertainment companies that share common values and invest in and distribute audiovisual content in the Europe Union as their core commercial […]

Netflix continues to hold the reins of the UK streaming market in Q2 2024 with Prime Video closely following behind a 1 per cent gap, according to data from JustWatch – the international streaming guide. Meanwhile, ITVX and Now TV closely battle for 5th place with equal market share. Apple TV+ and ITVX are at […]

Since 2021, Netflix has committed to two near-term climate targets aimed at halving its carbon emissions by 2030 and, starting in 2022, matching remaining emissions by investing in natural climate solutions. Three years in, the streaming service reports that it is on track to meet both. In a blog post Emma Stewart, Netflix Sustainability Officer, […]

Research from Parks Associates shows shifts in demand for streaming video services in the US, including a significant drop in spending. The firm’s latest research from its Video Services Dashboard reports a significant 30 per cent drop in spending for streaming SVoD services, with the average US internet household spending about $63 (€58.91) per month […]

Action thriller Trigger Warning, starring Jessica Alba, debuted atop Netflix’s English Films List in the week commencing June 17th with 25.7 million views, making it the most-watched title of the week. Animated film Ultraman: Rising ascended to second place with 7.9 million views. Richard Linklater’s Hit Man starring Glen Powell claimed sixth place with 4.4 […]

Streaming services have become a central hub of entertainment and education for students worldwide. As these platforms diversify their offerings, they cater not only to leisure but also to the academic needs of students, providing access to a wide array of content that can enhance both their learning experience and downtime. For students, choosing the […]

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, and ATP Media, has announced a partnership which will see Tennis TV, ATP Media’s direct-to-consumer service, distributed as a stand-alone channel on the DAZN platform across Latin America, Brazil and the Caribbean. This deal will offer tennis fans across these regions another way to access action from the ATP Tour […]

Prime Video in India has launched Crunchyroll, the ultimate destination for anime, on Prime Video Channels. Prime members can now purchase an add-on subscription to Crunchyroll for ₹79 (€0.88) per month, gaining access to over 800 anime titles, including the latest shows and movies, some of which will be available for viewers in India in […]

For years, top executives at Netflix have considered launching a FAST service. That stands for free ad-supported television, a new model that allows streaming services to reel non-subscribers in. Instead of paying, they get a basic collection of on-site content and pay for them by watching ads instead. Now Netflix is looking to launch its […]