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Blog posts, opinion pieces, news and features about video on-demand.
Netflix sees subscriber growth slow
July 17, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix saw its subscriber growth slow in the second quarter of 2018, as it fell short of its own forecasts for expansion.
The streaming giant reached 130 million memberships in the three months to the end of June 2018, adding … Read More
Facebook Watch launches first funded news and unveils new slate
July 17, 2018 | David FarnorFacebook Watch has launched its first funded news this week, with a range of series from publishing partners available to stream online – albeit only to Facebook users in the USA.
With Facebook under growing pressure for the way that … Read More
Amazon Prime Day offers 3-month free trials of Shudder, BFI Player+ and MGM
July 16, 2018 | David FarnorIt’s Monday 16th July, which means one thing if you’re a global retail giant named after a rainforest: it’s Amazon Prime Day.
Amazon’s annual shopping promotion is a self-proclaimed event that sees products across the online store slashed in price … Read More
Netflix faces legal petition over “offensive” Sacred Games content
July 16, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix is facing a petition over “offensive” content in its new original series, Sacred Games.
Based on Vikram Chandra’s epic novel, in which politics, crime and passion all collide in Mumbai’s underbelly, the eight-episode series is Netflix’s first Indian … Read More
Trailer: Netflix documentary explores The Bleeding Edge of US medicine
July 16, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix is exploring The Bleeding Edge of America’s medical industry with its new documentary.
The groundbreaking film examines how a profit-driven multibillion-dollar medical device industry puts patients at risk daily. America has the most technologically advanced health care system in … Read More
Netflix delivers trailer for teen comedy The Package
July 15, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix is upping its teen movie game with the delivery of The Package this summer.
The streaming giant has increasingly invested in teen content, as it looks to win over its target audience. Everything from Riverdale and 13 Reasons … Read More
Netflix for the arts? Marquee TV launches in the UK
July 15, 2018 | David FarnorNew subscription streaming service Marquee TV has launched in the UK, and it’s got arts lovers firmly in its sights.
The SVOD platform promises culture on-demand to subscribers, serving up a collection of dance, opera, theatre, music and documentaries from … Read More
The Weekly MUBI Digest | 14th July 2018
July 14, 2018 | David FarnorMUBI delves into Paul Schrader’s sleazy past, as First Reformed hits UK cinemas, but also finds time to showcase some of the new cinema coming out of Canada, not to mention its growing collection of highlights from the prestigious International … Read More
Eleven Sports snaps up UK rights to Serie A and LaLiga
July 13, 2018 | David FarnorSports streaming service Eleven Sports has snapped up the UK rights to Serie A and LaLiga football, ahead of its launch this summer.
Eleven Sports is teaming up with IMG in the UK and Ireland to launch two sports channels … Read More
Netflix inks overall deal with La Casa de Papel creator
July 13, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix has inked an exclusive overall deal with award-winning producer and writer Alex Pina, the creator of La Casa de Papel.
The streaming giant is increasingly stepping up its direct relationships with individual creators, as it seeks to commission and … Read More