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Netflix film viewing in Asia-Pacific up nearly 20% in 2024
The figure was revealed at a showcase event in Tokyo
Netflix bullish amid economic volatility, reports strong Q1 without subs updates
Co-founder, former CEO Reed Hastings segueing from executive chairman to chairman of the board.
Australia puts streamer content quotas back on the agenda
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said he backs introducing content quotas.
Canal+ names Anna Marsh chief content officer
StudioCanal chief’s new remit reflects broader global plans for French giant.
Apple acquires Sundance Festival Favorite ‘Come See Me In The Good Light’
Documentary will debut on platform in autumn.
South Korean content overtakes UK in global Netflix viewership
The figures are led by ‘Squid Game’ season two.
Ireland puts streamer levy plans on hold
The minister for arts, media, communications, culture and sport has intervened to block a levy proposed by media regulator Coimisiún na Meán.
Netflix, BFI, ScreenSkills react to sweeping recommendations from UK MPs
British Film Commission, Banijay and Bectu have also spoken out.
The UK’s film and high-end TV inquiry urges 5% levy on streamers
Other proposals include targeted tax reliefs across development and distribution.
France’s CNC urges European solidarity against US ‘threats’
French TV and film body expects ‘much more aggressive’ US approach against European streaming regulation
Apple TV+ reportedly losing more than $1bn a year
The Information says that tech giant has been spending more than $5bn a year on content, but has started to cut this back.
GlobalData webinar to reveal why super switchers churn from streamers
The webinar will take place on March 18 to explore new insights and research.
Canal+ cuts local cinema investment to €480m over next three years, keeps six-month exclusive window
Group says cinema is primary motivation for Canal+ subscriptions, proud to perpetuate central role in creative ecosystem.
Max subs climb to 117m global as media giant eyes 150m by end of 2026
Streaming segment reports profit.
Paramount Global reports mixed Q4, expects Skydance merger to close in first half of 2025
Paramount+ added 5.6m subscribers to reach 77.5m.
‘Carry-On’ most viewed film on Netflix in second half of 2024; ‘Emilia Pérez’ way down the list
Ten of the top 25 films viewed from July to December were animation.
Max to launch in Australia on March 31
Pricing details to emerge in weeks prior to launch.
Hollywood ponders uncertain future for James Bond franchise
No sign of ‘Bond 26’, no lead actor, speculation over spin-offs as Amazon MGM Studios takes creative control.
Southeast Asia VOD revenue grows 14% to $1.8bn led by Netflix
Warner Bros. Discovery-owed Max makes strong debut in the region.
Canal+ threat to cut French film investment puts industry on edge
Threat follows Disney’s negotiation of nine-month theatrical window for its films in France.
