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Global video consumption shifts toward digital, mobile, and local content 5 MAY 2025

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Global video consumption shifts toward digital, mobile, and local content

In mature streaming markets like the U.S., U.K., and Australia, digital video now accounts for over 30% of total video viewing, whereas in Japan and Italy, traditional TV still commands over 70% of audience time. On average, viewers globally spend 80% of their time with non-premium content such as news, talk shows, local entertainment, reality TV, and unscripted formats.
Calinos Entertainment sold "Alert Squad" canadian series to Japan 23 APR 2025

Distribution

Calinos Entertainment sold "Alert Squad" canadian series to Japan

This police-driven drama earned the title of “Best Annual Series” at the 38th Prix Gémeaux Awards from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and TV.
Paramount + expands distribution footprint in Japan through parternership with Lemino 21 APR 2025

Distribution

Paramount + expands distribution footprint in Japan through parternership with Lemino

Through the deal, viewers in the market will be able to enjoy Paramount+ via the Lemino Channel, which is available as an à la carte subscription on the platform.
The Seven to premiere its first feature film "BAKA’s Identity" in Japan 21 APR 2025

Production

The Seven to premiere its first feature film "BAKA’s Identity" in Japan

Based on Jun Nishio’s prize-winning novel, the chase thriller is produced by Akira Morii and will be premiere in Japan October 24th.
South Korean shows are the most popular non-US content on Netflix 15 APR 2025

Markets

South Korean shows are the most popular non-US content on Netflix

Netflix’s love affair with South Korean content is set to continue In the second half of 2024, South Korean content was streamed for 7.7bn hours, around 8% of all viewing on Netflix. This outpaces content from major markets, including the UK, Japan, and Spain.