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Is Foxtel really for sale? What News Corp's Robert Thomson and Foxtel's Patrick Delany said today
If there is a buyer circling, who might it be and why reveal the approach now?
by James Manning – Aug 9, 2024

Farewell BBC First: How streaming killed off one of the best-ever Foxtel channels
BritBox now promising to be the home of great British dramas. Coming soon: The Jetty.
by James Manning – Jul 31, 2024

Stan Sport sets new viewing record as people pay to watch 2024 Paris Olympics ad-free in 4K
"An outstanding Olympics experience that perfectly complements the broadcast on Nine and 9Now ... delivering the most comprehensive Olympics viewing offering in Australian history."
by James Manning – Jul 29, 2024

Prime Video, NBA, and WNBA enter 11-year global media rights agreement
The rights extend worldwide, except for Greater China, Poland, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands.
by Jasper Baumann – Jul 25, 2024

Prime Video rolls out improved streaming interface
The new updates will feature personalised recommendations to users powered by generative AI.
by Jasper Baumann – Jul 24, 2024

Netflix Q2 2024 results: Ad tier drives subscriber growth + partnerships yes, bundling no
Can Joe Rogan live next month helps push subscriptions closer to 300m?
by James Manning – Jul 19, 2024

Netflix reveals Territory is now the name of its next big Australian original plus cast reveal
Anna Torv starring in series from Easy Tiger and Ronde releasing globally in October.
by James Manning – Jul 17, 2024

House of the Dragon hot sauces duel in latest work for BINGE via Thinkerbell
"Ahhh ahh, oh my god. Aaahhhhh, hot-hot-hot-hot!,” said Thinkerbell's chief creative, Tom Wenborn.
by Amy Shapiro – Jul 12, 2024

Prime Video secure exclusive broadcast rights for the 2024 MLC season
All 25 matches will be available on Prime Video in Australia and New Zealand from 6 July – 29 July.
by Jasper Baumann – Jul 9, 2024

'This is my love letter to my fans': Prime Video hosts screening of I Am: Celine Dion
The screening opened with a message for guests from Dion to introduce the film.
by Kellie Brown – Jun 21, 2024

Four BBC channels to leave Foxtel and Binge
Plus: Fetch TV and BBC Studios extend multi-channel partnership.
by Katie Clift – Jun 6, 2024

'It will take time': ICC and Usman Khawaja on creating US cricket fans
Plus: Inside Prime Video's launch event in Trinidad and Tobago.
by Jasper Baumann – Jun 3, 2024

How the 'Rule of 30’ can help advertisers deliver greater impact in key demos
The study modelled the effects of different TV advertising budget allocations across linear and streaming.
by Alisha Buaya – May 31, 2024

SBS On Demand joins VOZ Streaming
"Aggregating the scale of broadcasters’ BVOD inventory is more important than ever as we work towards Total TV trading via VOZ."
by Alisha Buaya – May 30, 2024

'I don't think we're dragging anyone away': How Prime Video is securing T20 World Cup audiences
"Live sports are acquisitive, that's why we invest in them," Prime Video tells Mediaweek on the ground in Trinidad and Tobago.
by Jasper Baumann – May 29, 2024

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