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All3Media secured a multi-territory deal with Warner Bros. Discovery for "Spacey Unmasked"

Distribution

26 APR 2024

All3Media secured a multi-territory deal with Warner Bros. Discovery for "Spacey Unmasked"

The show will be available in the US on ID and Max, for pay-TV and HBO Max in Poland, FTA HBO Max and Spain, FTA networks and discovery+ in Italy and Germany, for Max and discovery+ in Latin America, and for Three Now in New Zealand.

Bell Media launched its new FAST channels portfolio

Streaming

26 APR 2024

Bell Media launched its new FAST channels portfolio

10 channels are now available on LG Channels, with Samsung TV Plus to add them in the future. The new offering provides dynamic advertising opportunities for clients.

Java Films reorganizes one year after the passing of its founder and Managing Director

Corporate Moves

26 APR 2024

Java Films reorganizes one year after the passing of its founder and Managing Director

A year on from the passing of Java Films founder and Managing Director, Roch Bozino, Java Film’s new director, Anne Simounet, explains how the company has adjusted. Other changes in the company include the recruitment of Marine Prévot to support sales in Asia, Eastern Europe and French-speaking territories.

Banijay’s Shine Fiction to adapt Michel Bussi’s novel "Rien ne t’efface"

Production

26 APR 2024

Banijay’s Shine Fiction to adapt Michel Bussi’s novel "Rien ne t’efface"

French scripted label partners with TF1 on new thriller adaptation.

Gato Grande sets first English-Language Comedy Series "Climax"

Production

26 APR 2024

Gato Grande sets first English-Language Comedy Series "Climax"

The story is from Mexican American writer Elena Crevello. The project is currently being shopped.

Igal Svet joined Lionsgate’s Blackfin as Head of Documentaries

Corporate Moves

26 APR 2024

Igal Svet joined Lionsgate’s Blackfin as Head of Documentaries

The executive, who led the documentary branch of Discovery+ for nearly three years, will lead the area of the Lionsgate Alternative Television’s brand.

UK: Netflix and Apple TV+ stay on top, while  Prime Video ad-tier faces backlash

Markets

26 APR 2024

UK: Netflix and Apple TV+ stay on top, while Prime Video ad-tier faces backlash

Kantar’s Entertainment on Demand (EoD) data and analysis on the UK's streaming market revealed that, while Prime Video is allegedly facing subscribers loss in response to ad-tiering, Netflix and Apple TV+ are keeping up their good results.

TelevisaUnivision partners with Shopsense AI to improve advertsing experience

Deals

26 APR 2024

TelevisaUnivision partners with Shopsense AI to improve advertsing experience

The partnership, providing viewers with shoppable experiences across programming, kicks off on April 25 with four curated collections for the Latin American Music Awards.

Japan: Telecom and pay-TV services revenue to increase 2.1% annually over 2023-2028

Markets

26 APR 2024

Japan: Telecom and pay-TV services revenue to increase 2.1% annually over 2023-2028

A research by GlobalData forecasted a compound annual growth rate for the sector.

Roku reaches $882 million in total revenue, surging 19% YoY

Markets

26 APR 2024

Roku reaches $882 million in total revenue, surging 19% YoY

Roku's gross profit rises by 15% year over year, reaching $388 million. Meanwhile, the number of streaming households for Roku totals 81.6 million, with a net increase of 1.6 million from Q4 2023.

ViX’s premium tier drove revenue growth for TelevisaUnivision

Production

25 APR 2024

ViX’s premium tier drove revenue growth for TelevisaUnivision

The company presented its Q1 financial results, with a total revenue growth of 7%.

Peacock increased subscribers by 55% and reduced streaming deficit

Streaming

25 APR 2024

Peacock increased subscribers by 55% and reduced streaming deficit

Comcast Corporation presented its Q1 results. Although it exceeded earnings forecasts, its stock price fell more than 6%.

Mattel to bring three Channels to Samsung TV Plus

Kids & Animation

25 APR 2024

Mattel to bring three Channels to Samsung TV Plus

The Barbie and Friends, Hot Wheels Action, and Mattel Jr. channels are set to go live later this year and will be free to access from Samsung Smart TVs, Galaxy Devices and on the Web at www.samsungtvplus.com.

SkyShowtime partnered with Digi for distribution in Romania

Deals

25 APR 2024

SkyShowtime partnered with Digi for distribution in Romania

It will be the first partnership in CEE for the company. DIGI will launch the full SkyShowtime service, including premium linear channels SkyShowtime 1 and 2, to its digitalTV customers.