No UK levy on streaming services
The government has ruled out imposing a 5% levy on the UK subscriber revenues of streaming services. Source: No UK levy on streaming services
What Comcast’s Sky sale to RTL means for the European streaming biz
The deal creates Germany’s third-largest streamer and strengthens RTL’s position as a gatekeeper for international platforms entering Europe’s top TV market. “HBO Max is launching in Germany next year, they won’t be able to do it alone.” Source: What Comcast’s … Continued
‘Nine Puzzles’ Becomes Disney+’s Biggest Korean Hit; Director Yoon Jong-bin Talks Creation, Season 2 Possibilities
With the show smashing records for Disney+ across Asia, Yoon Jong-bin opens up about bringing its puzzles-within-puzzles story to life, betting big on Kim Da-mi’s quirky detective heroine, and what’s next. Source: ‘Nine Puzzles’ Becomes Disney+’s Biggest Korean Hit; Director … Continued
Don’t Expect Netflix to Save U.S. Broadcast Networks
The blockbuster TF1 deal will surely be a template for other markets, but with U.S. networks optimized for the old pay-TV model, the economics make it challenging here. Source: Netflix Adding Broadcast Networks in US Unlikely Soon
Mubi CEO Efe Cakarel on Production, Cannes Haul: SXSW London
Efe Cakarel spoke during the inaugural SXSW London in the British capital on Friday, saying the hot streak in Cannes came ahead of Venice, where the company will screen the new Jim Jarmusch movie. Source: Mubi CEO Efe Cakarel on … Continued
CNN, ESPN and HBO: Can Old TV Brands Take Off On Streaming?
As ESPN and CNN prep standalone flagship services and HBO returns to Max’s title, studios are betting that there’s equity in familiar names that stand for quality. Do audiences care? Source: CNN, ESPN and HBO: Can Old TV Brands Take … Continued