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Netflix rediscovers Matt Murdock and ‘Daredevil’, premieres April 10 06 February 2015

The first trailer of Netflix’s upcoming Daredevil series is out and hints at a downbeat, dramatic future for Marvel’s blind crime fighter Matt Murdock.  This Netflix adaptation will mark the first installment of Marvel’s Defenders franchise, which also includes individual series focused on Jessica … Continue reading

After Australia and New Zealand, Netflix is going Japan 06 February 2015

Internet-connected users in Japan will be able to subscribe to Netflix and instantly watch a curated selection of popular movies and TV shows in high-definition or even 4K where available.  At launch, in addition to a strong selection of Japanese … Continue reading

Apple optimistic on TV business, reaches out to programmers 06 February 2015

Rumor mills are abuzz with the fact that Apple is currently in talks with TV programmers about offering a streaming pay TV service through Apple TV. As Per Re/code, this service wouldn’t offer as much content as a traditional cable or satellite … Continue reading

Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut opts for a day-and-date VoD release 06 February 2015

‘Lost River’ is being released by Warner Bros. and having its North American premiere at SXSW. Ryan Gosling’s debut as a director and a writer as well is described in press notes as “a dark fairy tale about love, family … Continue reading

Nielsen survey shows dropping numbers for TV in wake of VoD revolution 06 February 2015

Television viewership in the United States has seen a major 12% drop, as compared to the January of 2014, the eight consecutive double digit drop, as reported by Nielsen.  Lobby group The Internet Association, which counts Google, Netflix, Amazon and … Continue reading

Consumers leaning towards a personal TV experience, says Arris survey 05 February 2015

In a recently released survey by Arris, it’s been observed that a homogeneity between broadcast TV consumers and OTT consumers is on a rise. The numbers for OTT customers is also on a rise and signals that consumers are settling … Continue reading

Disney intends bringing Marvel and Star Wars characters on SVoD, says CEO Bob Iger 05 February 2015

Walt Disney Co. is considering taking its Marvel and “Star Wars” characters direct to consumers with subscription-video services. The company, which included its ESPN sports network and Disney Channel in Dish Network Corp.’s Sling TV online package, sees opportunities to deliver … Continue reading

Nepal on the verge of a digital revolution, to get IPTV services soon 05 February 2015

In a major technology upgrade, Nepal is to get 2 new IPTV  services through WorldLink and ViaNet partnering with New IT Venture for NET TV and Subisu launching CLEAR TV. For IPTV service, Ministry of Information and Communication (MoIC) charges registration … Continue reading

Irrfan Khan starrer Qissa to release on VoD along with theatrical release, says NFDC 05 February 2015

National Film Development Corporation of India has announced that Irrfan Khan and Tisca Chopra starrer Qissa will be released in select theatres across key cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Chandigarh, Chennai and Kolkata on February 20, 2015, the same day that it … Continue reading

21st Century Fox partners Chinese VoD giant YOU On Demand to distribute content 04 February 2015

21st Century Fox Studio’s distribution arm 20th Century Fox Television Distribution has finalized a licensing agreement with Chinese VoD service provider YOU On Demand to bring it’s titles like ‘The A-Team’ and ‘Black Swan’ to China, through  YOU On Demand’s … Continue reading