Tag: Amazon Prime Video

Variety analyzes how streamers like Netflix and Amazon are evolving their content acquisition strategies in Europe, shifting from aggressive rights grabs to more flexible licensing models. This change presents new opportunities and challenges for broadcasters and indie producers, with streamers…

A new study by Digital i reveals that Netflix’s ad-free subscribers watch 40% more content daily than ad-supported users, consuming 34 additional minutes on average. Despite paying significantly more, ad-free users stream more Netflix, which remains dominant in the U.S.,…

Amazon is upgrading its Thursday Night Football broadcasts with AI features, including defensive alerts, coverage ID, and field vulnerabilities. These enhancements debut in 2024, using Amazon Web Services to give viewers deeper insights. Amazon is also expanding its sports portfolio…

ESPN has launched "Where to Watch," a universal guide on its app and website that helps users find live sports games across various streaming platforms. This move signifies ESPN's strategic shift towards becoming a central hub for sports fans, integrating…

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is suing the NBA after the league rejected WBD's attempt to match Amazon's offer in the new media rights deal starting in 2025. WBD claims the NBA misinterpreted their contract and argues that moving games to…

Apple is likely planning an ad-supported Apple TV+ tier, indicated by meetings with the UK's BARB for advertising data collection. Initially launched in 2019 at $4.99/month without ads, Apple TV+ now costs $9.99/month. An ad-supported plan would likely return to…

Amazon Prime Video is acquiring Bray Film Studios, a historic U.K. studio complex, to serve as the U.K. "creative home" for Amazon MGM Studios. This acquisition includes extensive production facilities and supports Amazon's commitment to producing more content in the…

The NBA is nearing a $76 billion media rights deal with NBCUniversal, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney/ESPN, set to commence after the 2024-25 season. Turner Sports, a long-term partner, is seeking to match Amazon’s offer to retain rights. The finalized…

Future of TV Briefing recaps the top stories from the first six months of 2024. Significant developments include Amazon Prime Video's launch of an ad-supported tier, ongoing Paramount merger talks, and the introduction of OpenAI’s Sora AI tool. The industry…

Netflix and Amazon Prime Video commissioned over half of all global SVOD original titles in Q1 2024, with Netflix reaching its highest number of new titles since 2021 and Amazon setting a record. Both companies are boosting international productions to…