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Espresso Media signs major deal with NHK for 16-title package 16 MAY 2025

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Espresso Media signs major deal with NHK for 16-title package

The Japanese company has picked up several titles for their SVOD platform, including John Lennon and Yoko Ono documentary "Daytime Revolution."
Amazon Kids+ set to launch Boat Rocker´s "Dino Ranch: island explorers" 14 MAY 2025

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Amazon Kids+ set to launch Boat Rocker´s "Dino Ranch: island explorers"

The title will be released in the U.S., UK, Canada, Japan, and Germany. Boat Rocker manages global franchise development, including content distribution and consumer products. Animation services for the spin-off series will be provided by Jam Filled Entertainment.
Electric Entertainment's “Leverage: Redemption” lands in Japan 14 MAY 2025

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Electric Entertainment's “Leverage: Redemption” lands in Japan

After the success of "Almost Paradise," WAKO will have TV and VOD rights to the first season of the series.
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

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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.