French cinema production broke records in 2024, reaching a total of 309 movies funded by public body CNC, representing a total investment of €1.44 billion, and the platforms have kept growing in the movie industry. Reflecting a year marked by increased investment by national linear broadcasters, the share of the SVoD platforms jumped to record […]
Apple TV+ in now available via Prime Video in Japan and the Netherlands as an add-on subscription. Until April 24th, new customers and eligible returning customers can subscribe to Apple TV+ for 200 yen (€1.25) per month for three months. Prime members who subscribe to Apple TV+ via Prime Video will have access to series […]
CosmoBlue Media, a specialist in digital distribution and entertainment, has completed its acquisition of movie streaming platform Cineplex Store from Cineplex Entertainment, as it expands into the Canadian market. The Cineplex Store platform has long been a popular destination for Canadian audiences, offering over 10,000 titles from Hollywood blockbusters to indie gems and cult hits. […]
Prime Video has expanded Kelly Day’s role following the recent surprise departure of Jennifer Salke. Day, who joined Prime Video in 2022, will take on Prime Video’s international originals, in addition to her current duties as VP of Prime Video International. The division was previously led by James Farrell who also recently departed the company, […]
SkyShowtime and Polsat Plus Group have announced a partnership, bringing SkyShowtime’s collection of Hollywood blockbusters, exclusive series, and local originals to new and existing Plus and Polsat Box customers, as well as Polsat Box Go users. The deal, which will roll out from April 8th, is SkyShowtime’s latest distribution deal with a TV provider in […]
Max, the streaming service from Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is launching its Basic with Ads plan in Spain, Portugal and Andorra on April 8th, taking the advertising supported subscription plan availability to 14 markets in Europe. Spain and Andorra will cost €6.99 a month and Portugal €5.99. Existing markets include France, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Romania, […]
Mobland has become the biggest Paramount+ global series launch to date on premiere day, delivering 2.2 million global viewers. The series also generated 9.7 million total views across social media platforms. “Mobland is a runaway success thanks to the visionary work of Guy, Jez, Ronan and David Glasser and brought to life by the exceptional […]
Pocket.watch, the kids and family creator media company, is expanding its flagship Ryan and Friends Plus SVoD with two major distribution milestones. This April, the streaming service is available for the first time internationally via Amazon Prime Video Channels in the UK and Sweden, and will soon be expanding in the US on The Roku […]
Netflix has announced that its subscribers can now toggle among the 30-plus languages available in its catalogue for dubs and subtitles when choosing a title to watch on the streaming platform. In a blog post, Netflix said: “As more of our members enjoy shows and films from around the world — nearly a third of […]
Sports streaming platform DAZN has announced the completion of its acquisition of Foxtel Group from News Corp, which it says marks a major milestone in its expansion into the Australian market. Subscription TV provider Foxtel will continue to operate as a standalone business while benefiting from the UK-based DAZN’s global reach, technology and investment in […]