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Viacom launches Daily Show on Amazon’s Alexa in the UK
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) is launching a spin-off digest of The Daily Show with…
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Parrot Analytics: Netflix dominates digital originals across European markets
Netflix dominated expressions of interest in digital originals across seven major western European countries in…
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Sony Android TVs now compatible with Amazon Echo
Sony’s 2017 line of 4K HDR TVs with Android TV can now be controlled with…
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Amazon Studios names heads of drama and comedy
Transparent producer Amazon Studios has named Nick Hall as head of drama and promoted Gina…
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Parks: 59% of US web homes have Netflix, Amazon or Hulu
Some 59% of US broadband households subscribe to Netflix, Amazon, or Hulu, according to Parks…
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Netflix and Amazon could have limited impact on US pay TV
US pay TV will not decline as rapidly in the face of competition from Netflix…
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TiVo: 93% of North American pay TV subscribers use SVOD
Some 93% of pay TV subscribers in North America also use one of more subscription…
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Major content firms pact for anti-piracy coalition
The Hollywood studios, leading SVOD services and key networks around the world have formed a…
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YouView taps Amazon’s Alexa for voice controls
YouView is piloting Amazon’s Alexa voice service in a bid to bring voice controls to…
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Amazon Prime Video to launch on Apple TV
Amazon Prime Video is due to launch on Apple TV “later this year,” Apple CEO…
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Twitch Prime goes global with 200-country launch
Amazon-owned Twitch has rolled out its premium Twitch Prime service globally, launching the service in…
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Amazon will have ‘bigger impact’ than Netflix
Amazon is likely to have a bigger impact on the German market, and other markets…
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Amazon secures streaming rights to new Soderbergh movie
Amazon has unveiled a deal to bring Steven Soderbergh’s latest film, Logan Lucky, to Prime…
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EU ministers agree to raise Netflix-type services’ Euro-content quota to 30%
The European Council has agreed there should be a minimum 30% quota on European works…
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Amazon launches subscription TV in UK, Germany
Amazon has launched its Amazon Channels offering in the UK, Germany and Austria, allowing Prime…
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Ampere: Over 55s failing to see attractions of SVOD
Over 55s are not tuning in to subscription video-on-demand, even though they have embraced catch-up…
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Liberty Global, Virgin ranked among top UK employers
Liberty Global, Virgin and the BBC ranked among the UK’s top 10 employers, according to…
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The Grand Tour topples Netflix from global in-demand top spot
A non-Netflix show – The Grand Tour – was the most sought-after digital video-on-demand title…
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Amazon’s Alexa helps out with Eurovision Song Contest discovery
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has developed a new Eurovision Song Contest-related skill for Amazon’s…
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Amazon extends FreeTime to Android devices
Amazon’s FreeTime service, including the Unlimited premium option, which provides a range of kids content…
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Twitch launches scheme to help more site users earn cash
Twitch has launched the Twitch Affiliate Program in a bid to bridge the gap between…
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Netflix discusses ‘YouTube envy’ and faith programming
Netflix bosses have told investors they have ‘YouTube envy’ and are looking to global shows…
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Amazon commissions ‘Indian Band of Brothers’
Bollywood director Kabir Khan is to direct The Forgotten Army (working title), a war epic…
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Amazon gives new drama two-season order
Amazon has given a double-season order to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the first time the…
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Ampere: consumers spend more than ever on TV services
The average consumer is spending “more than ever before” on TV services by combining pay…
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New Amazon Fire TV Stick launches in the UK
Amazon has started to ship its new Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote built-in…
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TF1 claims ‘mixed feelings’ about working with tech giants
TF1 is working with partners in new ways to bring content to digital platforms, but…
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Report: Amazon agrees NFL streaming deal
Amazon has reportedly reached a deal to stream Thursday night American football during the forthcoming…
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Amazon: ‘multi-local’ originals key to driving subscriptions
Amazon Prime Video will increasingly focus on original international content with market-specific appeal to drive…
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DTG: over 55s are buying most UHD TVs
People aged over 55 are buying more Ultra HD TVs than anyone else, but are…