International
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‘The End of the F**king World’ Tops TV Time Charts
“The End of the F**king World,” streaming on Netflix, topped both the binge and the “Shows on the Rise” TV Time charts for the week ended Nov. 10. TV Time is a free TV viewership tracking app that tracks consumers’ viewing habits worldwide and is visited by more than 1 million consumers every day, according to the service. The weekly “Binge Report” ranks … Continue reading “‘The End of the F**king World’ Tops TV Time Charts”
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Breaking Glass Sets Home Dates for Brazilian LGBTQ Drama ‘Greta’
Indie film distributor Breaking Glass Pictures has set a Nov. 26 release date for Brazilian LGBTQ drama Greta, which will be available to home viewers on DVD and On Demand. Directed by Armando Praça, the film stars Brazilian actors Marco Nanini, Denise Weinberg, and Demick Lopes. Greta tells the story of a 70-year-old gay nurse … Continue reading “Breaking Glass Sets Home Dates for Brazilian LGBTQ Drama ‘Greta’”
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Report: Disney+ to Reach Less Than 50% of Netflix Sub Total by 2025
On the eve of the high-profile launch of the Disney+ streaming video platform, subscriber projections continue unabated. New data from Digital TV Research suggests Disney+ will attract 101 million subs by 2025 — less than half of Netflix’s projected 228 million worldwide tally. The SVOD pioneer is expected to gain 70 million subs, including 6 … Continue reading “Report: Disney+ to Reach Less Than 50% of Netflix Sub Total by 2025”
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Disney+ Launching in Western Europe March 31, 2020
Disney’s high-profile subscription streaming video service is launching in the United States, Canada and Holland on Nov. 12. The platform will be rolled out across Western Europe (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Spain) on March 31, 2020. CEO Bob Iger made the announcement during the company Nov. 7 fiscal webcast, saying test runs in … Continue reading “Disney+ Launching in Western Europe March 31, 2020”
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Reed Hastings Defends Netflix Censoring Content in Saudi Arabia
Netflix is the biggest subscription streaming video service in the world with more than 158 million subscribers, including about 1 million in Saudi Arabia. Speaking Nov. 6 at The New York Times DealBook confab in New York, co-founder/CEO Reed Hastings was asked about the streamer’s decision earlier this year to delete an episode of “Patriot … Continue reading “Reed Hastings Defends Netflix Censoring Content in Saudi Arabia”
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Argentinian Eva Peron Film Arrives on DVD Nov. 19
Arthouse distributor Facets Multi-Media has set a Nov. 19 DVD release date for Eva Perón: The True Story. The Argentinian film was directed by Juan Carlos Desanzo, and stars Esther Goris and Victor Laplace. Eva Perón: The True Story follows the last years of well-known populist icon Eva Perón (Goris), who was the wife of … Continue reading “Argentinian Eva Peron Film Arrives on DVD Nov. 19”
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XFL 2020 Season to Stream Abroad on ESPN Player
The Xtreme Football League (XFL), established in 2001 for one season only by WWE founder Vince McMahon, is slated to return with a 10-game regular season Feb. 8, 2020, on ABC and Fox. Disney-owned ESPN announced it would stream the entire XFL season on its ESPN Player, the standalone service only available outside the United … Continue reading “XFL 2020 Season to Stream Abroad on ESPN Player”
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GameStop Reportedly Shutting Down Nordic Stores
Fiscally challenged GameStop is reportedly set to begin closing upwards of 300 stores in Scandinavia in 2020. The closures have not been officially announced, but store managers in the region confirmed the move, according to Computer Sweden. In addition, an annual management conference was reportedly canceled. The move comes as the world’s largest video game … Continue reading “GameStop Reportedly Shutting Down Nordic Stores”
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DEG Europe Adds Google to Membership Base
The Digital Entertainment Group Europe (DEGE) Oct. 30 announced the addition of Google to its membership. Supplying a vast catalog of movies and TV shows across its Google Play and YouTube platforms, Google joins the DEGE as the trade group works to support and enhance the home entertainment industry and drive consumer engagement with new … Continue reading “DEG Europe Adds Google to Membership Base”
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WarnerMedia, Comcast’s Sky Extend Content Distribution Deal
HBO Max may be the future, but distribution across existing and competing platforms overseas is just as important. WarnerMedia has extended a distribution agreement with Comcast-owned satellite TV operator Sky in Europe. First established in 2010, the new agreement includes distribution through HBO of Warner Bros. movies, Cartoon Network and Boomerang episodic programming. Content has … Continue reading “WarnerMedia, Comcast’s Sky Extend Content Distribution Deal”
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WarnerMedia Assumes Full Control of HBO Brand in Latin America
Ahead of its HBO Max unveiling on Oct. 29, WarnerMedia has reached an agreement to buy Ole Communications’ minority stake in HBO Ole Partners, the joint venture between WarnerMedia and Ole Communications. When the transaction closes, WarnerMedia will own 100% of all HBO, Cinemax and HBO Go services in Spanish-speaking Latin America and the Caribbean. … Continue reading “WarnerMedia Assumes Full Control of HBO Brand in Latin America”
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Netflix Bows Mobile-Only Streaming Service in Malaysia
On the heels of launching mobile-only service in India, Netflix has expanded the strategy to Malaysia with the bow of a less-expensive $4 monthly service available only on portable devices. The basic Netflix subscription costs $8.99 in the United States. About 88% of Malaysians own smartphones and 78% stream and download entertainment from their phone, … Continue reading “Netflix Bows Mobile-Only Streaming Service in Malaysia”
