ITV Studios has acquired a majority stake in Moonage Pictures, the UK independent producers of drama including global hits The Gentlemen and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. Moonage Pictures was established in 2018 by Will Gould, Matthew Read and Frith Tiplady and produces original content for UK and international markets. The Gentlemen (pictured), directed by […]
Movistar’s low cost O2 service in Spain is adding Movistar Plus+ and Netflix in an integrated offer that also includes broadband at 600 Mbps for €45 a month in an attempt to boost subscriptions and compete with the likes of Digi and other low cost platforms. The news comes as Pepehone, a brand owned by […]
Netflix is making its British crime series Adolescence available to all secondary schools across the UK through the Into Film+ streaming platform from April 1st. Additionally, healthy relationships charity Tender will produce guides and resources for teachers, parents and carers to help navigate conversations around the series. Anne Mensah, Netflix VP UK Content, commented: “Adolescence […]
Netflix series Adolescence has become the first streaming show to top the UK’s weekly TV ratings. The first episode of the crime drama was watched by 6.45 million people in its first week, according to ratings body Barb, citing data from March 10th to March 16th. This is the largest audience for any streaming TV […]
NEP Europe, a provider of media services and part of NEP Group, has announced its delivery of innovative facilities and solutions for TV production company, Workerbee, supporting production of the Celebrity Bear Hunt reality series on Netflix. Tasked with providing a full range of custom-built solutions to endure some of the world’s most challenging environments […]
Europe’s video entertainment landscape is evolving rapidly, with continued growth across the region and streaming services seeing strong gains in key markets. A trio of new reports from Futuresource Consulting showcases the countries where audiences continue to embrace a wide breadth of content, whether that’s coming through traditional pay-TV operators or via direct SVoD services. […]
Studio 99, the global production company, has announced the appointment of Jessica Ludgrove in a new role of VP of Production. Reporting into Nicola Howson, President, Studio 99, Ludgrove joins with immediate effect and is responsible for overseeing and driving both the development slate and production output of the Studio 99 editorial team. With over […]
Hub Entertainment Research has released its annual Evolution of Video Branding study, which tracks how branding of networks, providers, and shows impact what viewers choose to watch. The latest findings confirm that while viewers may be aware of many streaming services, they struggle to make sense of what exactly makes one service better than another. […]
Rainbow has optioned the rights to adapt Game of Gods, the best-selling mythological saga written by author Hazel Riley. A huge success on story-telling platform Wattpad, Game of Gods has attracted millions of readers and established itself as one of the most popular titles on the Young Adult scene. Counting over 6.8 million reads on […]
Six per cent of Internet Service Providers saw an increase between 0.2 and 0.6 Mbps, 75 per cent stayed the same, and 19 per cent decreased by 0.2 Mbps this month on the Netflix ISP Speed Index – a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience. Thirty-nine countries and regions […]