Trailing Netflix and Amazon, Hulu Looks for First Original Hit 30 April 2015

After seven years online and two turns on the auction block, Hulu is looking for its first original hit. The VOD service, owned by 21st Century Fox Inc., Walt Disney Co. and Comcast Corp., offers an array of popular shows that … Continue reading

Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange To Appear In Netflix’s ‘Iron Fist?’ 29 April 2015

Doctor Strange will reportedly appear in Marvel’s upcoming Netflix show, “Iron Fist.” While its uncertain whether the Sorcerer Supreme will be played by Benedict Cumberbatch as he is in the upcoming movie slated for next year, or will just be … Continue reading

Net Neutrality: it is all about consumer interest 29 April 2015

Both the telecom companies and the Praetorian Guard-like defenders of net neutrality have resorted to fear-mongering to win over public opinion. Of course, one could accuse the telcos of ending up with their noses a wee bit longer every time … Continue reading

India to see fourfold increase in OTT services by 2019, says Calvin Koh 29 April 2015

According to the FICCI-KPMG Media and Entertainment 2014 report, with 168 million TV households, India is the second largest TV market after China. However, there is scope for further growth in India’s broadcast industry. Concurring with the same is Singapore … Continue reading

Will Netflix Dominate Domestic OTT Market? 29 April 2015

Netflix, the world’s biggest Video streaming Platform, is expected to enter the domestic market next year, the pay broadcasting market at home is in disarray. While some providers are examining the cooperative potential of Netflix, most of them are scrambling … Continue reading

Brazil looks at VOD monetisation, regulation 29 April 2015

Recently launched Seminário Brasil VOD 2015 is to analyse video-on-demand future opportunities in Brazil and Latin America, targeting both Video Streaming servers, distributors, producers and broadcasters. The summit, whose first edition is to be held in Sao Palo June 23, … Continue reading

For Streaming Technology Advances, the Emmy Goes to Online Video 29 April 2015

Besides going to TV shows and stars, Emmy Awards also go to the companies that make contributions to television technology. Several of the biggest names in live streaming server system and video on demand streaming have taken home the award. … Continue reading

Soon Netflix will actually own its original shows 28 April 2015

One thing that many avid Netflix viewers might not realize is that despite many shows being branded as “Netflix Originals”, such as House of Cards and Orange is the New Black, the streaming media company actually doesn’t own these shows. … Continue reading

NewFronts 2015 Preview: Digital Players Push Superiority to TV 28 April 2015

At this year’s Digital Content NewFronts, expect to hear a recurring theme from Internet media firms: We’re a better ad buy than TV, especially for targeting younger audiences. The lineup includes Google’s YouTube, Hulu, Disney’s Maker Studios, Yahoo, AOL, Vice … Continue reading