SVOD
NBCU’s hybrid streamer Peacock hits 26 million subscribers
NBCUniversal’s fledgling streamer Peacock has racked up 26 million subscribers since launch, according to CEO…
Pluto TV launches in Brazil
ViacomCBS-owned AVOD service Pluto TV has launched in Brazil. Claiming to be the leading free…
BBC iPlayer views up 33% in 2020 as ‘Normal People’ hits 62 million views
The BBC’s streamer iPlayer has revealed that total viewing over the past 12 months is up by…
Hollywood rallies against Warner Bros. following 2021 HBO Max streaming decision
A number of top figures in Hollywood have come out strongly against WarnerMedia’s decision to…
Disney posts SEA job postings, with Disney+ launch expected soon in the region
Disney appears to be gearing up for the South East Asian launch of Disney+ if…
Activision Blizzard sues Netflix over poaching of CFO
Activision Blizzard, the game publisher behind such titles as Call of Duty and World of…
Streaming continues to grow in US
More than 70% of US consumers have increased their usage of paid streaming services since…
Omdia: India to see acceleration in consolidation and content spend
The pay TV and OTT video businesses in India are both set for likely consolidation…
The HBO Max cinematic experiment could finally justify the SVOD’s top-tier price tag
WarnerMedia has announced its latest strategic push to maximise HBO Max’s chances of success in…
Disney cuts swathe of senior execs as TV restructure begins
A major round of lay-offs is underway at Walt Disney’s Television Group, with many high-level…