International
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Crackle Original Basketball Docuseries ‘On Point’ Tallies 12 Million Views
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc., one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) networks, on April 8 said the Crackle Original basketball docuseries “On Point” has gathered more than 12 million views since its Feb. 13 launch. The 10-part docuseries offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of prep and Amateur … Continue reading “Crackle Original Basketball Docuseries ‘On Point’ Tallies 12 Million Views”
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Quibi App Downloads Top 830,000 After Three Days
After a sluggish start, Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman’s ambitious, mobile-centric SVOD platform, Quibi, appears to be gaining consumer traction, generating 830,000 app downloads since its April 6 launch, according to new data from Sensor Tower. Quibi, which stands for “quick bites,” is backed by $1.75 billion investor capital affording it with original short-form (no … Continue reading “Quibi App Downloads Top 830,000 After Three Days”
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Breaking Glass Sets Home Release Dates for Israeli LGBTQ Drama ’15 Years’
Breaking Glass Pictures has announced the April 28 release to home viewing audiences of 15 Years, the Israeli LGBTQ coming-of-age drama from writer and director Yuval Hadadi. The film will be available on both DVD and video-on-demand (VOD. 15 Years follows the story of Yoav, a successful architect who has everything he’s ever wanted: Dan, … Continue reading “Breaking Glass Sets Home Release Dates for Israeli LGBTQ Drama ’15 Years’”
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Disney+ Tops 50 Million Subs Worldwide
Disney’s high-profile branded subscription streaming video service continues to impress consumers. The platform has topped 50 million subscribers since launching five months ago. “We’re truly humbled that Disney+ is resonating with millions around the globe, and believe this bodes well for our continued expansion throughout Western Europe and into Japan and all of Latin America … Continue reading “Disney+ Tops 50 Million Subs Worldwide”
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European Commission Approves Warner, Universal Home Entertainment Joint Venture
The European Commission April 7 formally cleared creation of a previously announced home entertainment joint venture between Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Regulators approved the deal under an expedited merger review process. The 10-year pact helps the two studios cut overhead costs involving the distribution of DVDs, Blu-rays and 4K UHD … Continue reading “European Commission Approves Warner, Universal Home Entertainment Joint Venture”
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Netflix, Amazon Prime Video See Double-Digit Growth in New Zealand
Even before the enforced lockdown in New Zealand due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, new data from Australian research firm Roy Morgan shows Netflix and Amazon Prime Video experienced double-digit viewership growth over the past 12 months. Netflix is the most watched service, with a total of 2.42 million households having access, … Continue reading “Netflix, Amazon Prime Video See Double-Digit Growth in New Zealand”
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Roku Channel Bows in the United Kingdom
Roku late April 6 announced the arrival of its ad-supported free The Roku Channel in the United Kingdom featuring more than 10,000 movies, TV episodes and documentaries. There are no subscriptions, fees or logins required to access The Roku Channel. The AVOD platform is available to consumers with a Roku streaming player, Roku TV, Now … Continue reading “Roku Channel Bows in the United Kingdom”
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Futuresource: Premium VOD, SVOD Drive South Korean Market
Largely a non-starter in the United States, premium VOD has gained traction in South Korea with consumers renting new-release movies in the home four weeks after their theatrical debut. New data from Futuresource Consulting finds that eight years of Premium VOD distribution has propelled South Korea (an early hotspot for the coronavirus) to become one … Continue reading “Futuresource: Premium VOD, SVOD Drive South Korean Market”
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Eastern Europe Ups Digital Pay-TV Service
When the Disney+ subscription streaming video service expanded into Europe last month, the launch excluded Eastern Europe. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video focus their efforts on countries such Germany, Italy, France, Spain, in addition to the United Kingdom and Scandinavia. And less so in Eastern European countries including Belarus, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, … Continue reading “Eastern Europe Ups Digital Pay-TV Service”
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Acorn TV Launching in the U.K. on April 29
Taking a page from rival streaming video service BritBox, AMC Networks’ Acorn TV is slated to launch in the United Kingdom on April 29. Acorn TV, which owns a majority stake in the Agatha Christie literary estate, bowed in the United States in 2011. It now claims 1 million subscribers in North America. New subs … Continue reading “Acorn TV Launching in the U.K. on April 29”
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Conviva: Global Streaming Video Up 20% During Pandemic
At a time when society has never been more digitally connected, countries around the globe are imploring their people to be socially distant. But in the age of connectedness, with options for news, entertainment, and friendships at the press of a button, the sacrifices are not nearly as harsh, according to new data from Conviva. … Continue reading “Conviva: Global Streaming Video Up 20% During Pandemic”