What Hannibal’s cancellation — and possible renewal — tells us about the future of TV 02 July 2015
On June 22, 2015, NBC canceled Hannibal. That’s what the headlines (including this one) said, and it was probably the best way to communicate what had transpired: the network had announced that the brilliant serial killer drama would be … Continue reading
The opposite of OTT? Event cinema revenue to hit $1bn 02 July 2015
IHS forecasts that ‘event cinema’ revenues globally will hit $1 billion by 2019. Event Cinema is defined as non-theatrical programming in cinemas enabled by the transition to digital projection technology, and covers everything from operas to eSports, theatre to secret cinema: … Continue reading
Chicago implements cloud tax for online services 02 July 2015
Chicago introduced a tax on cloud services Wednesday that will see forms of streaming entertainment get more expensive. The cloud tax will impose a nine percent tariff on “electronically delivered amusements” such as VOD services, streaming music, satellite TV, … Continue reading
The new normal: 92% admit to binge viewing 02 July 2015
Advanced TV specialists TiVo has revealed results from its second annual TiVo Spring 2015 Binge Viewing Survey. Binge viewing, defined as viewing more than three episodes of a series in a day, has continued its meteoric rise in both … Continue reading
Microsoft-AOL Deal Affirms Verizon’s Interest In Cross-Platform Media 01 July 2015
While AOL’s absorption of Microsoft’s display, search and video ads business is indicative of Verizon’s digital media interests, industry insiders aren’t quite convinced the flagship publications it inherited through the AOL acquisition will stick around for the long haul. … Continue reading
