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European & Asian networks adapt amid Coronavirus pandemic

Broadcasters and streamers around the world have unveiled a raft of changes to their regular programming as they adapt to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and offer new content to viewers who may be unable to leave their homes. BBC’s ‘special role’ In the UK, BBC director general Tony Hall said that the national […]

Reed Midem launches virtual MIPTV with intelligence, programming & pitch sessions

MIPTV organisers Reed Midem have launched a virtual version of the annual content market, offering access to exclusive content across scripted and unscripted genres. MIPTV ONLINE+ will be free to all those registered for MIPTV, MIPDoc and MIPFormats, which had been due to run at the 28 March to 2 April in Cannes. The events […]

Production bodies call for gov’t support as Covid-19 impacts

Production communities around the world have been left reeling as the impact of Coronavirus-enforced shutdowns begins to be felt, with more than 100,000 job losses in the US alone. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), a US union body representing 140,000 people working in TV and film production, said it had approved a […]

‘New Fox’ strikes $440m deal to acquire AVOD streamer Tubi

Fox Corp – the ‘new Fox’ headed up by Lachlan Murdoch and born out of Disney’s $71bn acquisition of 20th Century Fox – has struck a deal to acquire AVOD Tubi in an attempt to break into the streaming market. Fox will pay approximately $440m for Tubi, which is available in the US, Canada and […]

Netflix subscribers grow in Russia as online video surges

Netflix now has a 4% share of the Russian streaming video market with about 140,000 subscribers in the country, according to research by IAA TelecomDaily. According to the research outfit, Netflix, with revenues of about RUB1.082 billion (€12.95 million) and ARPU of RUB700 is seen as highly priced for Russia’s consumers, but the service remains […]

Exclusive: Distributors tweak windows amid growing demand, prep for MIPCOM impact

Distributors have seen an “upturn” in demand from broadcasters and streamers as measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus result in captive audiences at home, with rights windows being tweaked to satisfy buyers’ requirements. Ratings giant Nielsen yesterday said housebound users could stream 60% more video during the pandemic, while Nordic streamer Viaplay has reported […]

TV viewing could increase 60% during Coronavirus, says Nielsen

Housebound users could stream more than 60% more video during the coronavirus pandemic, according to figures from ratings giant Nielsen. The US-based company said media consumption is set to surge with streaming video via the TV increasing by 61% on average. Nielsen also said that films, news and general format programming are the most popular […]

Viaplay reports viewing jump of 44% following Coronavirus outbreak

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group)’s Viaplay streaming service has reported a surge in viewing figures following the outbreak of Coronavirus across the region. The total number of streamed minutes on Viaplay across the Nordics (excluding sports coverage) was up by 44% last week compared to the same period in 2019 and up 13% compared to […]