Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) exec Andrew Georgiou has discussed the rationale behind the creation of TNT Sports in the UK, admitting that it formed part of a broader strategy ahead of the “eventual” launch of streamer Max in the country. A roll-out of Max, and its forerunner HBO Max, in the UK has not yet […]
Viewing habits around the world are changing fast as eyeballs shift from linear programming on TV’s to on demand content online. In an exclusive US-focused excerpt from their latest report, Omdia analysts Rob Moyser, Adam Thomas and Samuel Nkwam explore what’s behind the shift. Omdia’s annual Cross-Platform Viewing Time Report analyses TV and video consumption […]
As North America’s pay-TV & streaming landscape continues to shift, Sarah Henschel, principal analyst at Omdia, explores the changing fortunes of some of the key players in the region. In 2022, online subscription revenue reached $39.2bn in North America, up 23% YoY. Online channel revenue in the US is dominated by Netflix, which accounted for […]
US entertainment group Endeavor has taken a minority stake in LA-based Velvet Hammer Media (VHM), the unscripted firm launched by former HBO Max execs Jennifer O’Connell and Rebecca Quinn earlier this year. This latest investment by Endeavor comes as the firm looks to further expand its unscripted footprint, having acquired Asylum Entertainment Group – the parent company […]
TF1 in France and Vox in Germany have greenlit local remakes of HBO Max’s dating format My Mum, Your Dad. The show, which was created by father-daughter duo Greg Daniels and Haley Daniels with ITV America’s ITV Entertainment, is being produced by ITV Studios France and ITV Studios Germany in their respective markets. The format […]
French broadcast group M6 has picked up HBO Max show Hacks and unveiled a raft of original programming as it looks to entice viewers across its channels and streaming services. The group’s top priorities were revealed at a press briefing yesterday in Paris by content and channels director Guillaume Charles, who pointed to the development […]
North America’s pay-TV & streaming landscape is shifting fast. Sarah Henschel, principal analyst at Omdia, puts recent events into context and outlines four key trends to watch. Over the past two years, direct-to-consumer services in North America have grown significantly. With so many “must have” streaming services saturating the market, consumers began exhibiting “churn and […]
Central and Eastern Europe’s scripted industry has faced a turbulent 12 months, with HBO Max cutting commissioning and SkyShowtime entering the region. Richard Middleton finds out what’s next When news broke earlier this year that SkyShowtime was preparing to launch its first Polish original in June, producers may well have raised an eyebrow or two. […]
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is raising the cost of its HBO Max streamer in the Nordics, Iberia and Bulgaria, ahead of the roll-out of the Max branded offering. HBO Max is raising its price in Spain by an additional €1 ($1.14) to take the cost of its standard package to €9.99, while in Portugal a […]
It’s famous as the market with the view but this year’s edition of NEM Dubrovnik also warrants a good deal of intrespection as the intricacies of local markets butt up against the ambitions of global streamers. The 2023 edition again took place high above the azure blue seas of the Adriatic but the waters for […]
