Beta is set to present the hit series "Bookish," starring Mark Gatiss, at the inaugural edition of the Italian Global Series Festival (IGSF), which builds on the legacy of the former Roma Fiction Fest. The six-part crime drama, produced by Eagle Eye Drama, will make its world premiere in the Drama Competition at the festival, held from June 21 to 28 in Rimini and Riccione.
Mark Gatiss comments: “I’m thrilled to have been invited to the inaugural Italian Global Series Festival. To return to Rimini where I had a holiday in 1980 and to be able to unveil 'Bookish' to a brand-new audience as well as host a TV-making masterclass is an absolute treat!”
Directed by Carolina Giammetta, "Bookish" will celebrate its world premiere on Tuesday, 24 June in attendance of main actor, creator and producer Mark Gatiss, who will also hold a television screenwriting masterclass during the festival. Besides world premieres, IGSF will offer several exciting activities like fan events with international and Italian talents, further masterclasses, and “first-looks” into upcoming series, presented by cast and crew for public audiences.
Featuring Emmy award winner Mark Gatiss, "Bookish" tells the story of a witty bookshop owner with an unusual name: Book. As a former military spy, now working as a detective and consultant for the police, Book is solving their most uncrackable cases. But he has a secret himself – as a gay man in the 1940s, he lives in a mutually agreed ‘lavender marriage’ with his childhood friend Trottie (Polly Walker). After having lost the love of his life in the war, Book’s past suddenly seems to catch up to him and poses a riddle that seems unsolvable, even for him. A stylish and colorful crime drama set in London in 1946 with a thoroughly modern sensibility and tone.
"Bookish" is produced by Eagle Eye Drama for UKTV and PBS in association with Happy Duck Films and supported by the Belgian Tax Shelter. Beta Film holds worldwide distribution rights on all seasons, while PBS Distribution holds the North American rights.
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Bet+, Prime Video, and Starz announced the launch of a new Starz and Bet+ bundle through Prime Video in the United States. Customers can access the offering on Prime Video for $15.99/month, an approximate 30% savings. Beginning February 3, the bundle provides subscribers access to a robust collection of stories that celebrate Black voices, including the hit Bet+ series “All The Queens Men,” Tyler Perry’s “Zatima,” Emmy-nominated comedy “The Ms. Pat Show,” and “Diarra from Detroit,” named one of 2024’s best new television series.
“Starz and Bet+ are a natural pairing for audiences who want to stream culturally rich content with iconic characters and authentic storylines,” said Alison Hoffman, President, Starz Networks. “Starz brings diverse perspectives to life across our entire slate, and these types of packages allow us to share the stories we love at an exceptional value to our customers. As a complementary service, we continue to establish ourselves as the premier bundling partner of choice through a series of offerings with leading streamers.”
“Bet+ is excited to partner with Starz and Amazon on this unique bundle offer, which gives Prime Video customers access to an extensive film library alongside our critically acclaimed series and films,” said Jason Harvey, EVP and Head of BET+. “BET+ is dedicated to showcasing the myriad of black storytelling, and this collaboration allows us to expand our reach to an even broader audience.”
“We’re excited to expand our bundling program with the launch of the Bet+/Starz bundle, which joins eight other discounted bundles available on Prime Video. Customers have responded favorably to the convenience, cost-effectiveness, and deeper content offering bundles provide, and we’ll continue to innovate in this area,” said Matt Cohen, GM and Head of Prime Video Channels. “By bringing together Bet+ and Starz, we are excited to delight new and existing Channels customers.”
From Starz, catch the highly anticipated March 7 premiere of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” (Season 4) and the entire “Power” Universe, the gripping crime drama “BMF,” and the critically acclaimed southern drama “P-Valley,” created by Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall. Plus, customers can enjoy STARZ’s extensive library of hit movies, including “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Borderlands,” and “A Thousand and One.”
This bundle offers access to the best in Black content from Bet+ including a collection of Tyler Perry stage plays, all seasons of Tyler Perry’s “The Oval,” “Assisted Living,” and “Ruthless,” along with recent seasons of the “Sistas,” both seasons of “Kingdom Business” from Dr. Holly Carter and Devon Franklin, “Bet Awards” and “Bet Hip Hop Awards,” plus all seasons of Carl Weber’s “The Family Business” and “Black Hamptons,” and an extensive collection of iconic Black films and original holiday movies.
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Specialty SVOD subscriptions have grown at a robust rate, increasing by 26.9% year-over-year (YoY) in 2023 and 19.8% into 2024. This compares favorably to the Premium SVOD segment, which saw a more modest growth of 17.0% YoY in 2023 and just 7.7% into 2024. As of mid-2024, 31% of SVOD consumers had interacted with at least one Specialty SVOD service, showing a growing acceptance of niche streaming platforms among a broader audience. The total number of Specialty SVOD consumers rose from 24.5 million in Q2 2022 to 51.4 million by Q2 2024, representing a 110% increase.
Total Speciality SVOD Gross Additions are up. There were 24M Gross Adds in FY 2022 and 32.2M in FY 2023; for 1H’24, Antenna observed 18.4M Gross Adds to the Speciality category. But with dozens of Specialty streaming brands, Share of Gross Adds is split across a wide variety of services. In Q2’24, AMC+ captured 15% of Gross Adds, followed by MGM+ with 14%, Crunchyroll with 12%, Britbox with 8% and BET+ with 7%. The remaining 20 services categorized by Antenna as Speciality SVOD captured 5% or less each of Gross Additions in Q2’24.
Amazon Channels has been a significant driver of growth in the Specialty SVOD space, accounting for 58% of all Specialty SVOD sign-ups through the first half of 2024. The platform's success is largely due to its user interface, which emphasizes individual shows rather than services, aiding discovery across its extensive content library. In total, Amazon Channels added 3.1 million Specialty SVOD subscriptions year-over-year, compared to 2.6 million added by other distributors.
Specialty SVOD services tend to have higher churn rates compared to Premium SVOD. In June 2024, the churn rate for Specialty SVOD was 7.6%, while Premium SVOD had a lower churn rate of 4.6%. Since 2022, Specialty SVOD churn has fluctuated between 5.6% and 9.3%, whereas Premium SVOD churn has ranged from 3.9% to 6.0%. Notably, 66% of Specialty SVOD users subscribe to only one service, suggesting a preference for specific niche content over a broad array of options.
Ad-supported tiers and bundling strategies have shown potential as growth levers for Specialty SVOD. For instance, 36% of AMC+'s gross additions in Q2 2024 were ad-supported. Bundling, however, is still in its early stages and has had limited impact so far. Examples include bundles like Starz and MGM+, and AMC+ with MGM+, but uptake remains modest, with only 9% of MGM+ subscribers participating in bundles, followed by 5% for AMC+ and 4% for Starz.
While the Specialty SVOD sector faces challenges like high churn and modest bundling uptake, its growth continues to outpace Premium SVOD. The report suggests that further exploration of bundling and ad-supported tiers could enhance subscriber retention and growth. Specialty SVOD services like AMC+ and BET+ have a significant opportunity to convert “Curious” subscribers into “Committed” ones, a dynamic that could prove critical as the market matures.
The Specialty SVOD sector has demonstrated impressive growth, challenging the notion that niche services cannot thrive in a crowded streaming market. By capitalizing on the shifting dynamics of consumer behavior and leveraging strategic distribution through platforms like Amazon Channels, these services have carved out a distinct and growing segment of the streaming landscape. However, challenges such as higher churn rates and limited bundling success indicate that there is still considerable room for innovation and refinement in their strategies. As the market evolves, the ability to effectively convert curious subscribers into long-term, committed customers will be crucial for sustained success. The continued exploration of ad-supported tiers and bundling opportunities could unlock new pathways for growth, ensuring that Specialty SVOD services remain a vital and expanding part of the broader SVOD ecosystem.
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“Estamos encantados de unirnos a TelevisaUnivision para esta asociación innovadora a medida que ampliamos aún más la presencia mundial de los “VMAs” y amplificamos nuestro enorme conjunto de íconos internacionales para hacer del programa de este año la mayor celebración de la música global en la historia de MTV”, dijo Bruce Gillmer, Presidente de Música, Talento Musical, Programación y Eventos de Paramount y Director de Contenido de Música de Paramount Global.
Los “VMAs” 2023 regresan en vivo desde el Prudential Center de Nueva Jersey y ofrecerán presentaciones épicas y espectaculares de los nombres más importantes del mundo de la música, como las potencias latinas Anitta, Karol G, Peso Pluma, The Warning y la homenajeada con el premio Video Vanguard Shakira. También se presentarán las figuras internacionales Måneskin, Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, más las superestrellas Demi Lovato, Doja Cat, Kelsea Ballerini, Lil Wayne, Olivia Rodrigo y Sean “Diddy” Combs, quien recibirá este año el galardón al Global Icon, y otros artistas más que serán anunciados próximamente.
“Estamos emocionados de ser el destino exclusivo en español en los Estados Unidos para los ‘VMAs’ de este año, una celebración de la música que honrará a los artistas latinos como nunca antes”, agregó Ignacio Meyer, President of U.S. Networks de TelevisaUnivision. “Somos el hogar de las principales cadenas hispanas de Estados Unidos, y nos esforzamos de manera constante para mantener nuestro compromiso de ofrecer lo mejor en entretenimiento. Estamos encantados de asociarnos con MTV para ofrecer más momentos musicales poderosos a nuestra apasionada audiencia”.
Además de UniMás y Univision, los “VMAs” 2023 se transmitirán simultáneamente en las marcas hermanas de MTV: BET, BET Her, CMT, CC, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land y VH1.
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“RuPaul’ Secret Celebrity Drag Race” también regresará para la temporada 3 el próximo año en VH1 (Estados Unidos). Cada semana, las celebridades se someterán a transformaciones drag completas y competirán en el último enfrentamiento de sincronización de labios basado en una nueva categoría hasta que una de ellas sea coronada como "La próxima celebridad drag superestrella de Estados Unidos" y reciba 100 mil dólares para su organización benéfica favorita.
“Con la expansión global de ‘RuPaul's Drag Race’, estamos encantados de llevar la franquicia a tres nuevos territorios de Paramount+: Alemania, Brasil y México, y estamos muy emocionados de que ‘RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race’ regrese para una tercera temporada con nuestros socios en VH1/BET”, dijo Chris McCarthy, Presidente y Director Ejecutivo de Paramount Media Networks y MTV Entertainment Studios.
“Somos grandes fanáticos de la franquicia Drag Race y estamos encantados de traer de vuelta RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race para otra temporada en VH1”, dijo Scott Mills, Presidente y Director Ejecutivo de BET Media Group.
RuPaul's Drag Race es producido por MTV Entertainment Studios y World of Wonder y es la franquicia de competencia de realities más famosa de la historia con 27 premios Emmy.
“World of Wonder se complace en expandir su asociación con MTV Entertainment Studios”, dijeron Fenton Bailey y Randy Barbato, Directores Ejecutivos de World of Wonder. “Drag Race trata sobre temas universales de amor, autoexpresión y aceptación, y nunca ha habido un momento más importante que ahora para que estas ideas se expresen internacionalmente. Gracias a Chris McCarthy, Nina L. Diaz y su increíble equipo en MTV Entertainment Studios, nos sentimos honrados de continuar con nuestra misión de mostrar el arte del drag en diferentes idiomas y culturas en todo el mundo”.
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