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See-Saw Films makes 3 new hires

See-Saw Films has announced that BAFTA-winning producer Lisa Gilchrist will be joining the UK and Australia based operation, working as part of the growing team of Executive Producers in the London office. See-Saw also announces the hiring of Executive Producer Luke Franklin who has been consulting for the company for the last year, and Ana […]

June 20, 2024

Bridgerton back at Netflix #1

Part 2 of Season 3 of Shonda Rhimes’ Bridgerton took #1 on Netflix’s English TV List in the week commencing June 10th with 28 million views. It was another triple crown week for the popular series, with Season 1 claiming #6 (2.7 million views) and Season 2 taking #9 (2.3 million views). Elsewhere on the […]

June 19, 2024

Netflix’s strategic investment in European content amid new regulatory landscapes

Netflix is significantly ramping up its production efforts in Europe, with over 40 productions currently shooting across the continent. This ambitious slate, announced by Larry Tanz, Netflix’s vice president of EMEA Content, underscores the streaming giant’s commitment to investing in European storytelling. This surge in investment coincides with new regulatory requirements in several European countries, […]

June 19, 2024

Research: YouTube becoming indispensable

YouTube is now the #1 platform and #2 media company in the US on Nielsen’s gauge of TV consumption. But even these bright numbers don’t do justice to YouTube’s growing importance in the entertainment ecosystem. Hub’s semi-annual Battle Royale survey captures which entertainment platforms and subscriptions each respondent uses, across categories: premium video, gaming, music, […]

June 14, 2024

Report: Decline in TV diversity

Samba TV’s latest report, The 2024 State of Diversity in TV, delves into the current state of ethnic representation within top TV shows and advertisements. Based on Samba TV’s first-party data, this comprehensive analysis highlights key trends and disparities in TV diversity, which are critical for advertisers and content creators aiming to engage today’s diverse audience. […]

June 13, 2024

Survey: Brits spend £696 per year on subscriptions

Despite high cost of living concerns, UK subscribers are now spending £696 (€826) on subscription apps and services every year — on top of standard bills such as TV, phone and broadband. Furthermore, one in eight are paying more than £100 a month for their subscriptions, amounting to £1,200 per year. This is according to […]

June 12, 2024

Italy: VoD market shows signs of slowdown

The Italian market for VoD splatforms added 400,000 subscribers in 2023, reaching 8.8 million. While subscriber growth continues, the pace has decelerated compared to previous years (+800,000 in 2021 and +500,000 in 2022), according to research by EY’s OTT Observatory, presented at the European Digital Fed-Forum in Lucca. Silvestro Demarinis, director of Technology, Media & […]

June 12, 2024From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Hit Man takes Netflix #1

Richard Linklater’s latest dark comedy, Hit Man, which he co-wrote with star Glen Powell, debuted atop Netflix’s English Films List in the week commencing June 3rd – with 10.8 million views in its first three days. Sci-fi blockbuster Atlas, starring Jennifer Lopez, continued to perform strongly, coming in at #2 with 8.9 million views. Brooke […]

June 12, 2024

Kuwait, Japan fall in Netflix Speed Index

Ninety-four per cent of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) stayed at their same speed in May 2024 with a few notable increases and decreases on the Netflix ISP Speed Index – a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience.  Thirty-three countries and regions were in the top performance tier in May: […]

June 11, 2024

Netflix boosts investment In Swedish film

Netflix has announced two new Swedish films; Trustor, a documentary by Karin af Klintberg and Teresa Alldén uncovering the truth behind the Trustor affair – one of the largest financial cases in Swedish history; and Off Track 2, a sequel to the drama comedy Off Track. Karin af Klintberg, speaking about Trustor, said: “It is […]

June 11, 2024