OTT/Streaming

 

Netflix Global Real Estate Grab: How the Streamer Is Expanding From London to Singapore (THR)

From sizable investments in studio facilities to high-end office spaces in some of the world's priciest neighborhoods, the company is quickly building a robust physical presence ar... More

The $400M-Plus Reason Your Favorite TV Shows are Exiting Netflix and Maybe Hulu (LA Times)

Legacy media companies are targeting the streaming rights for shows that became hits at their studios and networks. Why are companies willing to break the bank for streaming rights... More

British Airways Offering VR Entertainment on Flights (Engadget)

British Airways is set to trial VR entertainment on select first class flights from London Heathrow to New York JFK. From now until the end of the year, customers on these flights ... More

Compliance for Streaming Platforms: Is Self-Regulation the Way Forward? (Prime Focus Technologies Blog)

For the Media & Entertainment industry, compliance has evolved a lot in the past few years. While censorship and compliance regulations for linear TV and cinema go back a long way,... More

LMT Release 2.0: Language Code Solution for Broadcast, Media Industries

Global distribution requirements have exposed the need to consistently present languages for audio, text on the screen (closed captioning, subtitles, simplified descriptions for ac... More

‘OTT Affluencers’ Wield Outsized Influence … And Welcome Advertising (Media Post)

It’s no secret that affluent consumers have a weighty influence on U.S. spending. Specifically, although they represent only 20% of the population, households with incomes of $12... More

NBC Sports Kicks Off Pub Pass OTT Platform (TVTechnology)

Local watering holes can now be the home for passionate rugby, cycling and soccer fans courtesy of a new OTT platform NBC Sports has developed with sports and live entertainment co... More

Bringing Live 4K Streaming Sporting Events to Life at Scale (VDMS Blog)

Today, the vast majority of live and streaming content is either 720p or 1080p. Despite the widespread availability of affordable 4K screens, broadcasters are still struggling with... More

How Disney’s New Bundle Instantly Changes the Streaming Landscape for Everyone (Forbes)

Disney chief Bob Iger formally announced that the company will offer a bundle including ESPN+, Hulu and its new Disney+ streaming service for $12.99 per month once Disney+ debuts o... More

CBS Expands All Access OTT Streaming Service to Include Kids’ Content

CBS All Access continues to grow on the subscriber and content fronts, according to Joseph Ianniello, CBS president and acting CEO, who disclosed his company’s plan to add kids�... More

Netflix Signs a $200M Deal With ‘Game of Thrones’ Showrunners (Engadget)

David Benioff and Dan Weiss, whom you probably know as the showrunners for that little HBO series Game of Thrones, are moving to a new home. The duo has signed a $200 million multi... More

Why Cord Cutting Hasn’t Doomed Cable Companies (Fortune)

Some four million households per year are dropping their cable and satellite TV services—cutting the cord and relying on Internet alternatives—a trend which should continue for... More

Disney Plus, ESPN Plus and Ad-Supported Hulu to Be Bundled for $12.99 a Month

Disney will be bundling its Disney Plus and ESPN Plus direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming services with ad-supported Hulu for $12.99 a month in the U.S. when its Disney Plus service... More

Amazon Prime ‘an Option’ for La Liga Rights Deal (SportsPro)

Amazon Prime Video could present a viable option as La Liga seeks an eleventh-hour rights deal in the UK and Ireland.... More

Cord-Cutting Speeds Up as TV Providers Scramble to Boost Profits (THR)

The number of households without a traditional pay-television subscription could soon equal those that have one, according to a new study. ... More

AWS Partners With Portuguese Football Federation on New TV Channel (TVB Europe)

Amazon Web Services has joined forces with the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) to launch new football network, Canal 11. The new channel, which launched on 1st August, will br... More

After Music and TV, Where Will the Streaming Revolution Take Us Next? (WEF)

Streaming is a truly revolutionary breakthrough, both in business and in society generally. In that light, it is worth taking a look at where it has taken us and where it will take... More

The Future of Video Streaming: How Technological Advancements Alter Business Practices (DataArt)

As streaming video content becomes a daily activity for a rapidly expanding number of people, the relatively young industry must develop fresh strategies to improve services to mee... More

HBO Max Lands Exclusive Streaming Rights to ‘Doctor Who’ in BBC Content Deal (B&C)

Building momentum for the big upcoming launch of its news SVOD service HBO Max, Warner Media today announced that it has acquired exclusive streaming rights from BBC Studios to all... More

‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ Will Get a TV Remake on CBS All Access (Engadget)

CBS is continuing its habit of reviving classic franchises as streaming shows. The broadcaster has ordered a series version of The Man Who Fell to Earth based on both Walter Tevis'... More

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