SVOD revenue to overtake cinema box office in 2019

The 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

1 in 3 UK households subscribe to a VOD service

One in three UK households now subscribe to one or more SVoD services, according to new research, as streaming continues to become more and more mainstream.

According to the research – Digital Content Business Models: OTT & Operator Strategies 2017-2022 … Read More

Comic-Con scraps subscription service

From Disney to CBS, a growing number of media players are turning to standalone subscription services to sell their content directly to consumers. As the market for monthly OTT platforms becomes increasingly fragmented, though, the question is how far the … Read More

Vimeo shelves subscription service plans

Vimeo has shelved its plans to launch its own subscription streaming service.

The video site, which has established itself as the go-to hub for filmmakers and creatives looking to share their work with the world, has dipped its toes in … Read More

BritBox: BBC and ITV launch US subscription streaming service

The BBC and ITV are teaming up to launch a new subscription service in the USA.

Earlier this year, we reported that a partnership between the two UK broadcasters was rumoured to be on the way, as they seek to … Read More

British Pathé launches subscription VOD channel

British Pathé has launched its own subscription VOD service.

Called British Pathé TV, the site offers an extensive range of full-length documentaries, interviews, and classic movies.

The world’s leading historic film archive has established itself as the go-to place to … Read More

Britflix? BBC Netflix rival given the go-ahead by UK government

The BBC’s plans to develop a Netflix rival has been given the go-ahead by the UK government.Read More

Most Amazon Prime Video customers also have Netflix

Most Amazon Prime Video customers also sign up to Netflix, reveals new research.

A survey for 2,000 people in each of the UK and USA (plus 1,500 in a host of countries, including Spain, Germany and France) found that 82 … Read More

Is Amazon about to take on UK pay-TV providers?

Amazon may be about to take on UK pay-TV providers with its own streaming network.

SVOD services and pay-TV providers, such as Sky or Virgin, have often been thought of as rivals to each other. Recent figures from Barb, though, … Read More

Love Nature? This new 4K SVOD service is for you

Take a look at BBC iPlayer’s most popular programmes at almost any time and you’ll find the latest David Attenborough series near the top of the list. In an age of celebrity gossip and reality TV game shows, wildlife documentaries … Read More