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Shows on the Rise: ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ Flies to the Top (TV Time)
Part 4 of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina goes to No. 1! The recently cancelled series goes out on top with a rise ratio of 97%, while the return of Cobra Kai (No. 2) scores an admi... More
African Pay TV Set to Soar Over Next Five Years (RTN)
A new study is predicting that nearly 17 million pay-TV subscribers will be added in Africa between 2020 and 2026 to take the total to 51 million.... More
VOD Subscriptions to Hit 2B by 2025 (TBI)
This represents a 65% increase from the end of 2020 and will primarily be driven by traditional broadcasters as they continue to pivot to streaming services to extend their reach a... More
Accelerated Innovation: What Signiant Predicts for the 2021 Horizon
A year ago, it was safe to forecast continued cloud adoption, expanded global distribution driven largely by new OTT platforms, and more experimentation with AI. Those predictions ... More
Distributing Workflows Through the Clouds (2030 Vision Blog)
The need for interoperable platform architectures to make work flow.... More
In 2021 and Beyond, Movie Production, Consumption Face a Total Rewrite (ZDNet)
Two of the largest film studios are moving their premium content to streaming platforms. This seismic shift in the entertainment industry will forever change the way movies and tel... More
Ampere: U.S. Homes Must Add Streamers to Keep Breadth of Content (TV Technology)
On average, U.S. streaming households now have four different services.... More
SVOD Stacking Translating to Higher Costs for Users (DTE)
SVOD subscription stacking is at an all-time high in Europe and the US, with a new report from Ampere Analysis claiming that the ‘golden age of cheap streaming is over’.... More
Why an All-Streaming Movie World Won’t Look Like You Think It Will (Variety)
What the home-viewing disciples don’t want to consider is that when they revel in the virtues of their home movie experience they’re having their cake and eating it too. ... More
NBCUniversal CEO: Peacock Hits 26M Sign-Ups (THR)
"The momentum just continues in a very strong linear way," Jeff Shell told an investors conference.... More
Amazon Prime Adds Dolby Atmos, Expands Stats Technology for Premier League Matches (TVBE)
Selected matches will be available in Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos audio, kicking off with this weekend's match between Liverpool and Wolves.... More
HBO Max to Expand Into Europe by the Second Half of 2021 (BTN)
The streaming service will replace HBO branded streaming services in Central & East Europe and the Nordics. It will also be available in Latin America.... More
Warner Bros. Will Launch Every 2021 Movie on HBO Max at the Same Time They Hit Theaters (CNBC)
The move is an example of how AT&T is adapting to the coronavirus pandemic, allowing people to safely watch new movies at home without having to venture out to a movie theater. It�... More
Adobe: Online Sales Reach $10.8B on Cyber Monday (CNBC)
Holiday shoppers went online Monday and spent $10.8 billion, setting a record for the largest U.S. internet shopping day ever, according to Adobe Analytics data.... More
HBO Max Will Stream ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ in 4K HDR, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos (CNET)
The DC superhero sequel will be the first HBO Max movie to stream in the higher-resolution formats.... More
Gaming Accessories Market on Track to Break $6B by 2024 (Twice)
Self-isolation orders created surge in gaming peripherals in 2020.... More
COVID-19 Has Elevated Consumer Dependence on Connected Home Performance (Technicolor Blog)
The new normal emerging in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis will leave a lasting impression on consumer expectations for connected home performance in Latin America.... More
Hollywood Redefines Itself for Streaming Future (Variety)
Media conglomerates that are shifting focus to direct-to-consumer and subscription-based platforms need a different kind of programming, marketing, distribution and sales expertise... More
More Americans Bundle Streaming Services (Light Reading)
In another sign that pay-TV bundling is not dying but simply changing, a new study reveals that well over half of US consumers subscribe to at least two streaming services and near... More
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Day-and-Date Release on HBO Max Could Reshape Hollywood (Next TV)
Producers eye a payoff of reduced marketing costs and churn, enhanced subscriber signups and retention, deep subscriber data to inform future projects, and the opportunity for mont... More
