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Netflix expands subtitle, dubbing options

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 […]

April 3, 2025

DAZN completes Foxtel acquisition

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 […]

April 2, 2025By Colin Mann

Research: Satellite TV reaches 48% of Italians

Despite the rise of digital media, television remains the dominant media source for Italians, reaching 94. per cent  of the population in 2024, according to the annual Censis report on the state of Italian media. Interestingly, satellite television viewership, both free-to-air and subscription-based, is experiencing significant growth, now reaching 47.7 per cent of users, an […]

April 2, 2025From Branislav Pekic in Rome

India: Prime Video launches Apple TV+ add-on

Apple TV+ is now available via Prime Video in India as an add-on subscription. Available at INR 99 (€1.07) per month, Prime members who subscribe to Apple TV+ via Prime Video can stream exclusive content, including series such as Ted Lasso,Shrinking, Severance (pictured), Silo, Slow Horse and The Morning Showas well as movies including Wolfs […]

April 2, 2025

Study: Broadcaster content remains top choice for CTV users

RTL AdAlliance has revealed the fourth edition of its annual study – TheNew Life of the Living Room. In the quantitative research, RTL Group’s international sales house separates signal from noise in the fast-changing video content and advertising landscape, providing valuable insight into evolving viewing habits across 14 European markets and the US. The research […]

April 1, 2025Colin Mann @ Living Room Club

Research: Canadians biggest consumers of true crime

Canadian audiences watched more true crime on Netflix than subscribers in any other country last year, according to research by Digital i. Data first presented by media consultant Beatrice Rossmanith at Series Mania Forum shows that 60.7 per cent of Canadian Netflix subscribers watched at least 20 minutes of a true crime title in 2024. […]

April 1, 2025

Free Amazon Prime membership for eir TV customers

eir, the Irish telco, has announced that all eir TV customers are now upgraded to full Amazon Prime membership at no extra cost, making eir the only provider in Ireland to offer this benefit. This follows the recent launch of Amazon’s dedicated Irish platform, Amazon.ie. Previously, eir TV customers had access to Prime Video, but […]

April 1, 2025

Spain: Movistar’s O2 adds TV, Netflix

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 […]

April 1, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

AMC+ free for Spectrum TV Select customers in US

Spectrum and AMC Networks have announced Spectrum TV Select customers in the US now have access to ad-supported AMC+, AMC Networks’ streaming service, at no extra cost to customers. Retailing at $6.99 per month, AMC+ features popular originals such as Dark Winds and Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches, new seasons from The Walking Dead Universe, plus […]

April 1, 2025

Arqiva to migrate Hearst Networks to cloud-based VoD platform

Arqiva, the media services and communications infrastructure operator, has secured a deal with Hearst Networks to migrate the global broadcaster’s services to its fully cloud-based VoD processing platform, as part of an extension to the two companies’ existing VoD partnership. The new contract will see Arqiva continue to deliver VOD assets across 40+ pay-TV and […]

April 1, 2025