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Research: U.S. SVOD Household Spending Steady Since 2016 at Just Under $8 Per Month
U.S. broadband household spending on subscription OTT video services has held steady for three years, averaging just under $8 per month since 2016, according to research from Parks Associates. The figures suggest adoption of multiple services or expensive services by some consumers is offset by a larger base of consumers who either subscribe to one … Continue reading “Research: U.S. SVOD Household Spending Steady Since 2016 at Just Under $8 Per Month”
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‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Casts Spell on Redbox Charts
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald worked some magic the week ended March 17, levitating to the top spot on both Redbox charts. “Harry Potter” writer J.K. Rowling’s followup to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them took the No. 1 spot on both the Redbox kiosk chart, which tracks DVD and Blu-ray Disc rentals … Continue reading “‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Casts Spell on Redbox Charts”
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Netflix Partners on Anime Productions
Netflix has entered into partnerships to create anime series with Anima, Sublimation and David Production. Productions include the animated series “Altered Carbon: Resleeved”from Anima, based on Netflix’s original live-action, science-fiction series which launched in February 2018 and is currently in production on a second season. Netflix will also partner with Sublimation on “Dragon’s Dogma,” an original anime … Continue reading “Netflix Partners on Anime Productions”
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Netflix Greenlights Second South African Original Series
On the heels of its Mexican film Roma winning three Oscars — including Best Foreign-Language Film and Best Director (Alfonso Cuarón), Netflix Feb. 25 announced it will begin production this year on its second original South African series, “Blood & Water.” The drama follows a local teen uncovering her family’s secret past and navigating the complicated … Continue reading “Netflix Greenlights Second South African Original Series”
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Two New ‘Norm of the North’ Sequels Announced
Two more “Norm of the North” sequels are on the way in 2019 from Lionsgate, Splash Entertainment and Dream Factory. The franchise kicked off in 2016 with the theatrically released animated movie Norm of the North, which told the story of a talking polar bear that traveled to New York in an effort to save … Continue reading “Two New ‘Norm of the North’ Sequels Announced”
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Acorn TV Launching ‘Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries’ Movie, Spin-Off Series
Acorn TV Feb. 12 announced it will be the North American partner/distributor for new feature movie, Miss Fisher and The Crypt of Tears, starring Essie Davis (“The Babadook,” “Game of Thrones”), who spearheaded the title character in the acclaimed 2012-15 Australian TV series. The SVOD service, which is majority owned by AMC Networks, released all three seasons … Continue reading “Acorn TV Launching ‘Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries’ Movie, Spin-Off Series”
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Wildlife Wars: Netflix, Discovery, BBC Bow Competing Releases, Services
Documentaries on wildlife and natural habitats have apparently become a coveted genre in the over-the-top video market. Media giant Discovery and the BBC reportedly are pooling resources to launch a subscription streaming video service offering subscribers access to their combined wildlife and natural history content, according to The Financial Times, which cited sources familiar with the … Continue reading “Wildlife Wars: Netflix, Discovery, BBC Bow Competing Releases, Services”
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Kelly LeBrock Starring in Big Screen Entertainment Group’s First Streaming Video Series
Eighties siren Kelly LeBrock (Weird Science, The Woman in Red) stars in Big Screen Entertainment Group’s pending over-the-top mystery series streaming on Facebook Watch, BSEG’s YouTube channel and IGTV, Instagram’s new video platform. “Tales From a Hidden Chamber” is an eight-part series with episodes running upwards of 15 minutes each. The series, about what lurks … Continue reading “Kelly LeBrock Starring in Big Screen Entertainment Group’s First Streaming Video Series”
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Netflix Inks Deal With ‘Blue Planet II’ Creator
Netflix has signed a multiyear overall deal with James Honeyborne, creator and executive producer of the award-winning documentary series “Blue Planet II,” to produce new nature and science series. “James has created some of the most captivating natural history series of our time, with breathtaking sweep and vision,” Lisa Nishimura, VP of documentaries and comedy at … Continue reading “Netflix Inks Deal With ‘Blue Planet II’ Creator”
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Analyst: Major Studios Could Squeeze Netflix on Original Programming
As Netflix continues its global domination in subscription streaming video, the market leader is facing a looming threat to its vaunted original content pipeline from major studios such as NBC Universal, Warner Bros., Disney and Fox. With WarnerMedia and Disney launching branded over-the-top video platforms later this year, and Comcast rolling out ad-supported VOD service … Continue reading “Analyst: Major Studios Could Squeeze Netflix on Original Programming”
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Netflix Announces Workplace Series Starring Steve Carell
Steve Carell is going back to the office with Netflix. The streaming giant announced he will star in and executive produce a workplace comedy centered around the people tasked with creating a sixth branch of the armed services — Space Force. Carell co-created the series with Greg Daniels (“The Office” U.S., “King of the Hill,” “Parks … Continue reading “Netflix Announces Workplace Series Starring Steve Carell”