VOD industry
Illegal streaming to rise as VOD market fragments?
September 28, 2019 | David FarnorAfter several years of sudden and rapid growth, the VOD industry is beginning to mature, with a new wave of streaming services preparing to launch. With that growing fragmentation of the market, however, could come an unintended consequence, as some … Read More
Netflix to spend $500m on British content
September 21, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix will be spending around $500 million on British content this year, as it steps up its investment in the UK.
Netflix has been steadily pushing into British productions, led by shows such as The Crown and Black Mirror. In … Read More
BBC braces for second wave of VOD disruption
September 17, 2019 | David FarnorThe BBC is bracing for a second wave of video on-demand disruption as the streaming industry begins to mature.
The rise of VOD has vastly changed the face of television, not only in terms of the cinematic scale of prestige … Read More
Trailer: Shaft arrives on Netflix UK this June
June 9, 2019 | David FarnorCan you dig it? Netflix can, as it brings Shaft to your screen this June.
New Line’s reboot of the iconic detective franchise, with Samuel L Jackson playing the role of John Shaft himself – after playing the nephew of … Read More
Netflix to add BBFC age certificates for content
March 14, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is teaming up with the BBFC to add the organisation’s familiar age certificates to its online content.
In today’s streaming age, one of the most pressing concerns for parents and families is making sure that children aren’t viewing anything … Read More
UltraViolet officially closes this summer
January 31, 2019 | David FarnorUltraViolet is officially closing its doors this summer.
The digital movie locker, which launched back in 2011, is a cloud service that allowed film fans to turn any eligible DVD or Blu-ray from a participating distributor into a virtual copy … Read More
Curzon Home Cinema sees premium VOD revenue soar 97%
January 31, 2019 | David FarnorCurzon Home Cinema has seen Premium VOD revenue soar in the last year, as more people turn to Curzon’s digital platform to watch movies.
The company, which is both a distributor and exhibitor, operates a chain of cinemas across the … Read More
Netflix joins Motion Picture Association of America
January 23, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has officially become a member of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).
The organisation serves as the voice and advocate of the American motion picture, home video and television industries. Now, Netflix is part of that trade group, … Read More
Netflix hits 139 million members after record end to 2018
January 18, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has reached 139 million members worldwide after a record end to 2018.
The streaming giant added 8.8 million people in the fourth quarter of last year, 1.53 million from the USA and 7.31 million from other countries, higher than … Read More
SVOD revenue to overtake cinema box office in 2019
December 24, 2018 | David FarnorThe global revenue from subscription video services is forecast to overtake worldwide cinema box office takings in 2019, according to one new study.
Research by Ampere Analysis provides an interesting snapshot of the current state of the movie industry, as … Read More