Latest news of britbox

BritBox acquired Federation\ 9 DEC 2024

Deals

BritBox acquired Federation's upcoming English crime series "I, Jack Wright"

It´s a 6 x 45’ high-end drama produced by Federation Stories (Polly Williams) for UK TV (Alibi) presold to Nordics. Belgian Television RTBF joins as co-producer.
Sphere Abacus sold content package to Britbox for USA and Canada 22 OCT 2024

Deals

Sphere Abacus sold content package to Britbox for USA and Canada

The package includes the BritBox commission “Travels With Agatha Christie” with Sir David Suchet (5 x one hour) from Soho Studios and Two Rivers Media; “Jon and Lucy’s Odd Couples” (6 x one hour) produced by King of Sunshine; “The Murder of Sandra Rivett” (1 x 90’) a Woodcut Media production, among others.
Starz and Britbox launched a new streaming bundle 11 OCT 2024

Streaming

Starz and Britbox launched a new streaming bundle

The direct-to-consumer bundle is priced at $14.99/month, a 25% savings for both apps. This standalone offering is a first-of-its-kind for Starz, and soon, Starz subscribers will have the opportunity to curate a personalized bundle that aligns with their individual entertainment preferences.
All3media closed global sales for Duck Soup’s “Lost Boys & Fairies” drama 1 OCT 2024

Distribution

All3media closed global sales for Duck Soup’s “Lost Boys & Fairies” drama

Award-winning drama finds global partners across three continents including BritBox, ARTE and Stan.
USA: Specialty SVOD growth outpaced Premium SVOD 13 SEP 2024

Trends

USA: Specialty SVOD growth outpaced Premium SVOD

A new edition of Antenna’s "State of Subscriptions” report revealed that the category increased by 26.9% YoY in 2023 and 19.8% into 2024.