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What Star Wars in Fortnite tells us about the future of digital entertainment

Karol Severin

10 Dec 2019

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It has been revealed that Disney will soon be premiering a scene from its upcoming The Rise of Skywalker film (per engadget ). What makes this a truly newsworthy story is that the event will take place inside Fortnite ’s Risky Reels digital drive-in theatre, apparently with J.

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Is Comcast’s D2C move digital peacocking?

Tim Mulligan

9 Dec 2019

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On January 16th 2020, Comcast will be holding an investor day meeting to provide further clarity around Peacock – its forthcoming ad-supported direct to consumer (D2C) video streaming service. The focus of the meeting will be to address “the overarching strategy for the platform”.

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Disney+ Has Tapped the Cultural Zeitgeist with the Mandalorian

Tim Mulligan

6 Dec 2019

Star Wars The Mandalorian Video

With 10 million sign ups in its first day (per The Verge ),there is no doubt that Disney+ has tapped strong latent demand in what is already a highly saturated US streaming video market. What differentiates market insurgent Disney+ from incumbent Netflix is that it is trading on big individual brand...

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Streaming is finally beginning to turn the German market

Zach Fuller

4 Dec 2019

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Still the fourth-largest market by revenue after the US, UK, and Japan, Germany has been comparatively slow to make the digital transition while remaining a key territory for record labels due to its scale, spending power and robust physical market.

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Roku aims for TV market share with European expansion

Amanda Stears

26 Nov 2019

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Roku has partnered with manufacturer Hisense to release its first Roku TV in the UK this coming Black Friday at Argos. Announced September 7th at the IFA 2019 a.k.a Berlin Radio Show, these smart TVs are powered by the Roku OS.

Why Apple wants the father of dragons on board

Tim Mulligan

20 Nov 2019

Game of Thrones HBO Online video

The November 1stlaunch of Apple TV+ has thrust the world’s leading personal device company into the increasingly frenetic world of TV. While the TV networks have long battled for supremacy over ratings and talent, leading SVOD service Netflix aggravated the market by aggressively bidding for exclu...

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Disney+ recovers from initial blunder to surpass 10 million sign-ups on debut!

Alistair Taylor

14 Nov 2019

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Disney claims unexpected traffic on its newly-launched service was at fault for the buffering and technical issues of Disney+’s launch. The issues highlight just how difficult it is transitioning from a media company to a tech player, with technical glitches an enormous issue for digital-native su...

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Why BritBox is the Switzerland of the D2C era

Tim Mulligan

11 Nov 2019

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Last Thursday marked the official UK launch of BritBox –the British broadcasting industry’s answer to the D2C services currently redefining how viewers consume TV shows. Britbox launched in 2017 and built up a subscriber base of 650,000 in the US and Canada on the back of being able to position ...

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Why music streaming needs a Disney+

Mark Mulligan

5 Nov 2019

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The music and video streaming markets have long been best understood by their differences rather than similarities, but the flurry of video subscription announcements in recent months have upped the ante even further.

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How the D2C revolution might accelerate an impending recession

Tim Mulligan

30 Oct 2019

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Recessions are notoriously difficult to accurately predict, and the next global recession is still hovering on the edge of reality. The macro-economic view is increasingly gloomy, with the ongoing Brexit process in Europe being exacerbated by increasingly fraught trade disputes between the US and Ch...

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Netflix launches mobile-only plan in Malaysia

Amanda Stears

29 Oct 2019

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Netflix unveiled its RM17 ($4) mobile-only subscription plan for Malaysia last week on October 24th. The official announcement marks the end of Netflix’s test launch since end of last year, trialling a cheaper mobile-only plan against its basic subscription price of RM33 ($8).

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What Banijay’s interest in Endemol Shine tells us about TV show fandom

Tim Mulligan

23 Oct 2019

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With Vivendi-backed Banijay on the verge of acquiring Endemol Shine this week, we are entering a new era of monetising fandom in the on-demand streaming era. Banijay is reportedly offering $2.2 billion to acquire the Disney/Apollo-owned production company famous for producing hits for two very diffe...

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The streaming war enters a new phase with aggressive content slates

Amanda Stears

22 Oct 2019

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For once, consumers can hit the pause button on subscription fatigue and watch the streaming wars unfold while reaping the benefits of the competition. US viewers are in for a treat as the launches of Apple TV+ and Disney+ loom closer on the first and 11th of November respectively.

Streaming video metrics go mainstream

Tim Mulligan

18 Oct 2019

AVOD d2c MIPCOM

After a week engaging with streaming professionals on both sides of the Atlantic at MIPCOM in Cannes and the NAB New York Streaming Summit, two key themes have emerged. MIPCOM – D2C Big Bang Reflection This has been another big week in the streaming evolution of video.

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BBC Kids to LADbible: Video providers expand their reach

Amanda Stears

18 Oct 2019

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In the streaming era, having international reach is just as important as being an established local brand. This week (October 14) sees TV players Tubi, Facebook Watch and Youku each expanding content reach and territory.

Why the D2C era is about to begin in earnest

Tim Mulligan

11 Oct 2019

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Next month Apple TV+ and Disney+ will launch, followed by Warner Media’s HBO Max in Q1 2020 and NBCUniversal’s Peacock in April – making the next six months pivotal in the evolution of direct-to-consumer (D2C) video adoption both in the US and beyond.

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Why short-form content resonates with younger generations

Amanda Stears

2 Oct 2019

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Digital natives – be they classified as millennials or generation Z – have always had the term “instant gratification” associated with them. This is a reflection of the way technology has shaped and moulded every aspect of their daily lives and interactions.

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Welcome to the post-peak Emmys

Tim Mulligan

27 Sep 2019

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Sunday night saw the 71stEmmy Awards broadcast live on Fox. Traditionally the Emmys have been the cornerstone of TV production credibility alongside the BAFTAs. However, the Oscars of the TV industry is facing two existential challenges which threaten its relevance: plummeting ratings, and the ongoi...

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Knock on: Rights holders cannot chance latency?

Alistair Taylor

26 Sep 2019

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The IRB Rugby World Cup (RWC) commenced last Friday with hosts Japan producing a fine victory over second-time qualifiers Russia, 30-10. The first RWC to be held in Asia provides Australasian countries with a much more sociable tournament in terms of kick-off times.

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Could a recession change the tide for sports rights allocation?

Alistair Taylor

24 Sep 2019

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Revenue remains rights holder’s priority qualifier for allocating rights. However, with an impending recession, we are likely nearing an inflection point whereby rights holders may start to look towards prioritising reach over revenue.

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