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India: Prime Video adds Crunchyroll

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 […]

June 25, 2024

Forecast: Malaysia SVoD penetration at 43% in 2028

The household penetration of SVoD services in Malaysia is predicted to increase from 26 per cent in 2023 to 43 per cent in 2028, driven by the increasing consumer preference towards OTT platforms as broadband services continue to improve in the country, forecasts GlobalData, the data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Malaysia Subscription Video on Demand […]

June 24, 2024

Research: Consumers seek better streaming bundles

Is Hollywood reinventing a ‘Bundling 2.0’ of the best content to watch? Hub Intel says US consumers are savvier than ever in navigating TV and movie sources to get what they want. But it’s not easy. Multiple streaming services are still needed to replicate the ‘all-in-one’ of cable TV days of yore, and viewers increasingly […]

June 21, 2024

Riz Ahmed to create and star in Prime Video comedy series

Prime Video has ordered a yet-to-be-titled half-hour series from Academy Award and Emmy winner Riz Ahmed who will also produce, write, and star in the series. Emmy winner Ben Karlin (Modern Family, The Colbert Report, The Daily Show) is attached to executive produce and will showrun with Ahmed. The series follows Shah Latif, a struggling actor […]

June 21, 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

India: Excitel partners with Amazon Prime

Excitel, the Indian home internet start-up, has partnered with Amazon Prime to offer Prime benefits to its customers. Subscribers of Excitel’s Cable Cutter plan will be able to subscribe to Prime Lite, and access Prime Video’s  content library, as well as enjoy shopping incentives on Amazon. In addition to Prime Lite with Excitel, the enhanced […]

June 18, 2024

Release date confirmed for Apple F1 movie

Formula 1 and Apple Original Films have announced that their highly anticipated movie about the sport will be distributed in theatres and in IMAX by Warner Bros Pictures internationally on June 25th, 2025, and in North America on June 27th, 2025. Created in collaboration with F1, the motion picture is being directed by Joseph Kosinski […]

June 18, 2024By Colin Mann

Germany: 77% use video streaming services weekly

Nielsen has released a study on media consumption in Germany. The report looks at the current trends in usage habits across video, TV and audio, as well as social media platforms, trust in advertising and trust in news reporting.The report reveals a significant shift in German viewing habits with the use of streaming services being […]

June 17, 2024

Research: CEE SVoD growth driven by pay-TV, telco bundles

Data from Omdia reveals that approximately 25 per cent of all paid SVoD subscriptions in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) now originate from pay-TV and telco bundles. This shift highlights the growing importance of strategic partnerships in the region’s streaming landscape. According to Omdia’s research, indirect net additions – those through partnerships rather than direct-to-consumer […]

June 13, 2024