Although Netflix and Amazon Prime Video should boost the SVOD sector in Central Eastern Europe considerably, the former is likely to leave Russia.
Discovery adds Bundesliga to Amazon Channels
Discovery will offer the Bundesliga games it shows live from the upcoming season on Amazon’s multiscreen OTT service Amazon Channels in Germany and Austria.
Shudder and Sundance Now join Amazon Channels
US media company AMC Networks has launched two channels on OTT platform Amazon Channels in Germany and Austria.
Amazon Prime previews The Grand Tour 2
Amazon Prime Video has revealed a brand new teaser of The Grand Tour ahead of the launch of the second season later this year.
US: marketshare of streaming nearly doubled
US online TV guide and recommendation service TVmaze reports that the marketshare for streaming TV channels has nearly doubled in 2017.
EXCLUSIVE: Amazon Channels to launch in UK and Germany
Amazon will shortly roll out an OTT service with linear TV channels and on-demand content in the UK and Germany.
Motorvision launches streaming service on Amazon
German TV production company Motorvision Group expands its international distribution by launching a newly developed on-demand subscription service on Amazon Channels.
BBC Worldwide inks Amazon India deal
BBC Worldwide has announced an agreement with Amazon that will give Amazon Prime members in India access to more than 600 hours of factual and pre-school content from the BBC.
Amazon Prime challenges Netflix by going global in December
Amazon Prime is launching The Grand Tour, Amazon’s original motoring show starring Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May, debuts on November 18 with a special subscription offer in the UK, US, Germany, Austria, and Japan this Friday, and will premiere in 200 other countries and territories in December.
Eurocinema World goes on Amazon Prime
The 24-hour HD channel and VOD service Eurocinema World has secured distribution on Amazon Prime.