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SVOD
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China’s iQiyi poised to surpass six broadcasters in content spend
Chinese digital giant iQiyi, one of the territory’s three major subscription VOD services alongside Tencent…
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BBC, Discovery to build “Marvel library” of factual content with SVOD
Discovery boss David Zaslav has likened the business’s whopping nine-figure deal for BBC content to…
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BBC, Discovery confirm UKTV channels break-up, SVOD plans
The BBC and Discovery have confirmed plans for a break-up of UKTV channels, and unveiled…
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France Télévisions chief slams Salto delays as Netflix gains subscribers
France Télévisions director-general Delphine Ernotte used an appearance at the Series Mania event in Lille…
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ITV boss defends “different and distinctive” BritBox UK plans
ITV boss Carolyn McCall has defended the broadcaster’s SVOD tie-up with the BBC, BritBox UK,…
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Ted Sarandos: Netflix doesn’t disrupt for disruption’s sake
Netflix is not primarily about acting disruptively, at least in terms of content if not…
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Netflix teams with ‘Glee’ EP Brad Falchuk
Glee executive producer Brad Falchuk is the latest creative to join the Netflix fold. The…
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Apple TV+: The four key things we know so far
Apple’s long-awaited reveal of its streaming plans has drawn mixed results from the industry, with…
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CuriosityStream pre-buys ZDF’s ‘Planet of Treasures’
CuriosityStream has pre-bought six one-hour documentary series Planet of Treasures – A History of Mankind…
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Apple unveils streaming service with Oprah Winfrey, star-studded line-up
Apple’s long-awaited plans for streaming, years in the making, have been unveiled, and as it…
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YouTube pulls out of Premium race
YouTube has cancelled plans to build a slate of high-end drama and comedies as it…
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Netflix rejigs exec ranks with new remits for Nishimura, Riegg
Weeks after it delineated exec ranks between English-language and international content, Netflix has again restructured…
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Gravitas Ventures launches film-focused SVOD
Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company, has launched streaming service Gravitas Movies. Gravitas Movies…
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Reed Hastings: Netflix won’t be part of Apple offering
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has confirmed that Netflix will not be part of the new…
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Netflix links with Bear Grylls for next interactive foray
Netflix is rolling out its latest interactive proposition with an Electus-produced series starring survival expert…
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Asia Pacific VOD subs to see 84% growth by 2024
Asia Pacific video-on-demand subscriptions are set to climb from 221m in 2018 to 407m by 2024,…
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Iflix launches premium sports channel in Asia
Southeast Asian VOD channel iflix has launched a premium sports channel on its service in…
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TBI Weekly: “Showtime” for Apple, but still a long road ahead for content
All signs lead to Apple making a big TV reveal on 25 March after the…
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Netflix cancels ‘One Day At A Time’ citing low ratings
Netflix has cancelled family sitcom One Day At A Time after three series. The streaming…
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Netflix to launch McCann doc this week amid criticism
Netflix is to launch its doc on the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann on…
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Netflix plays ball with age ratings for the UK
Netflix and the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) have agreed a new age ratings partnership…
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PBS launches streaming channel on Amazon
PBS distribution has launched streaming channel PBS Living on Amazon’s Prime Video Channels, which will…
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DAZN to introduce ads on its platform
Sports streaming operator DAZN is to introduce advertising on its platform as part of a…
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Canal+ launches Netflix rival Canal+ Séries
Canal+ has launched its new streaming service. Canal+ Séries will be available for €6.99 a…
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Netflix to boost anime offering as it partners with new prodcos
Netflix is looking to boost the anime offering on its service and has partnered with…
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Exclusive: CBS All Access to begin piloting shows, eyes comedy and docs expansion
CBS All Access will expand from its straight-to-series model later this year, with plans in…
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Netflix: Humans, not machines, greenlight our shows
Netflix exec Cindy Holland has said it is “humans” and not machines making commissioning decisions…
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Netflix’s CMO Kelly Bennett exits
Netflix’s chief marketing officer Kelly Bennett is to step down from the company after seven…
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Netflix’s Bajaria to lead non-English series as Barmack exits
Netflix VP of content Bela Bajaria is set to lead its international non-English TV originals…
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My5, All4 bolster services with content deal, SVOD function
Viacom-owned catch-up service My5 has struck a content deal with Israeli cable group Hot. The…