UK’s Financier Goldfinch launches streaming service Birdbox 13 May 2020

  Goldfinch, UK’s financing and production group, launches streaming platform BirdBox.Film. The Transactional Video On Demand (TVOD) service offers three channels based on curated content based on drama, documentaries, and festival favorites. With more channels to be launched in the … Continue reading

Spotify partners with Saregama for music content 12 May 2020

Spotify signs a licensing deal with Saregama to offer the latter’s music catalog on its music streaming service to its users.  The partnership with the Indian music label will bring more than 100,000 retro and new age songs in more … Continue reading

Italy sets to launch MioCinema, a Streaming Platform for Movie theatres 11 May 2020

Italy announced the launch of MioCinema, its new online streaming platform, on 18 May. This will be the first TVOD streaming service to directly involve in high-quality distribution of films during the COVID-19 pandemic. The streaming service will be promoted … Continue reading

Foxtel seals exclusive HBO deal with WarnerMedia 08 May 2020

  Foxtel has signed an exclusive multi-year deal with WarnerMedia to secure its place as the home of HBO and HBO Max Original series.  The licensing deal also includes programming from WarnerMedia and Warner Bros networks providing Foxtel the access … Continue reading

Peacock to launch on Apple Devices 08 May 2020

  NBCUniversal’s Peacock is to be available for customers on Apple devices including iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Apple TV HD, and Apple TV 4K. On its launch of the SVoD service in the United States on 15th July, 2020, users … Continue reading

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Video Gaming Industry 06 May 2020

  Jam-packed stadiums are now empty and high-profile sports tournaments stand canceled. With more people staying indoors, sports fanatics across the globe have taken to video gaming in the age of the pandemic. Just like how COVID-19 affected the video … Continue reading

FOX News Media partners with Spotify for Podcast Distribution 06 May 2020

  Fox News Media announces its partnership with Spotify, the leading audio subscription streaming platform.  As announced by John Sylvester, Vice President of FOX News Radio (FNR), this new deal will distribute Fox News Podcasts on Spotify.  In a statement, … Continue reading

Opera Australia Launches Free Streaming Service 05 May 2020

  Opera Australia launches a new online streaming service named OA | TV: Opera Australia on Demand.  The free On Demand streaming service will feature exclusive content from the company’s catalog including a number of archival performances, series of interviews, … Continue reading

Tennis Channel is set to launch International Streaming Service 04 May 2020

  Tennis Channel gears up to introduce an international streaming service on April 28. The OTT platform is to be launched first in Germany, Switzerland and Austria before expanding across other global markets.  The subscription-based streaming service will offer video … Continue reading

AMC announces streaming channels launch on Pluto TV 01 May 2020

  AMC Networks is set to launch four new channels on Pluto TV, the ad-supported video streaming service owned by ViacomCBS. The launch is a part of the strategy of making AMC Networks programming available on the ad-supported video streaming … Continue reading