Netflix has become the first UK streaming service to carry BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) age ratings on all of its films and TV shows.
Disney+ to add 112m subscribers
Five global platforms are expected to have a total of 678 million paying customers by 2025.
Spain eyes new VOD production rules
Online services such as Netflix, HBO and Amazon Prime face the prospect of having to allocate 5% of the income they generate in Spain to finance European films and series.
Netflix tries linear schedule in French market
Netflix has launched a new service that puts its content into a regular linear channel.
Netflix and Amazon Prime receive Turkish licences
Turkey’s Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has awarded Netflix and Amazon Prime Video 10-year licences to operate in the country.
OTT use surges in Spain
Half of all internet homes in Spain were already receiving OTT services such as Netflix, HBO and Amazon Prime as of the second quarter of this year.
Netflix raises monthly subscription fee in the US
Netflix has raised monthly charges in the US for its standard and premium subscription plans, a move that sent the company’s shares climbing nearly 5%.
3SS and Skyworth create Netflix-ready platform for Android TV
German software solutions provider 3SS and Chinese set-top box (STB) manufacturer Skyworth Digital have integrated their technologies to create a new STB platform enabling faster Android TV service launches.
Netflix growth slows as competition bites
Netflix’s recent record growth slowed considerably in the third quarter, with the company recording only 2.2 million paid net additional customers.
Netflix launches Russian language service
Netflix has launched a fully localised service in Russia in partnership with National Media Group (NMG).