TOD unveils revamped streaming platform
The UAE recorded a 47% surge and Qatar a 36% increase in viewing minutes following the launch of TOD’s enhanced streaming experience, TOD 2.0.
The UAE recorded a 47% surge and Qatar a 36% increase in viewing minutes following the launch of TOD’s enhanced streaming experience, TOD 2.0.
The deal will bring Disney Channel and Disney Junior in English and Arabic to MENA, while subscribers continue to enjoy a selection of premium content.
'Daredevil: Born Again' launches exclusively on Disney+ on March 5.
Nahla Elmallawany’s Qeesh Productions has been whipping up a storm in the world of culinary programming. Its innovative productions, featuring whimsical escape rooms, musicals and celebrity chef competitions, have spiced ...
Chambers will replace Jan Koeppen, who is stepping down in February as regional lead after six years as part of a company restructuring of the entertainment business in EMEA.
Disney will have the global theatrical rights for the film, while BBC Studios will finance and license the picture for distribution.
The company said 2024 Q4 was one of the best quarters in the history of the film studio, with improved profitability in its streaming businesses, a record-breaking 60 Emmy Awards ...
Prime Video and Netflix emerged as the top two streaming leaders in the USA, respectively, maintaining their market position from 2023.
The combined content spend of Disney, Comcast, Google, Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix and Paramount will reach $126 billion this year.
The company's EMEA portfolio includes Disney+, films, television, content licensing and local original productions.
IBC Innovation Awards list of finalists underscores live sports as a major driver of pioneering initiatives in year of UEFA EURO 2024 and the Summer Olympics.
Industry experts gathered for a roundtable organised by BroadcastPro ME and Cleeng in Dubai to discuss how to future-proof their OTT services.
The animated film will premiere across all Middle Eastern markets with a full Arabic voice cast, featuring Arab talent.
The shows were unveiled on the second day of Series Mania Forum in Lille.
Now, subscribers can enjoy the greatest stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star, all on their preferred console.
The companies will be combining their respective Star India and Viacom18 units into the newly created Star India joint venture, valued at roughly $8.5 billion on a post-money basis, excluding ...
The deal means that National Geographic, National Geographic Wild, Disney Channel, Disney Junior along with ESPN and ESPN2 will continue to be carried by DStv for the next four years.
According to the report, Netflix will remain the SVOD market leader, with 6.9m subscribers by 2029.
The Middle East media and entertainment Market holds immense potential for growth, presenting opportunities for industry players to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a dynamic landscape.
Turner will report to Eric Schrier, president of Disney Television Studios and Global Original Television Strategy.
How does the broadcast industry navigate unprecedented levels of technological innovation? Has AI affected the way content is created and streamed? Where do IP standards feature in the decision-making process ...
In his new role, Wax will work with regional leaders and their respective teams across the globe to create local content for Disney+.
Netflix will remain the largest single platform, adding 44m subscribers between 2023 and 2029 to take its total to 298m.
The addition of the executives to the board brings the total number of members to 13 for the time being.
The company has planned to acquire and distribute Arabic and international content to cinemas and across traditional broadcast and streaming platforms within the MENA region.
Johnston has replaced interim CFO Kevin Lansberry, who will return to his position as EVP and CFO of Disney’s Experiences segment.
Disney assumed full operational control of Hulu in 2019 as part of a put/call agreement with Comcast.
Kantar''s EoD data on the global video streaming market shows strong subscriber growth across prominent platforms.
Users will be able to watch video clips from across Disney’s brands, create videos with Disney music , play Disney trivia, and collect and trade digital character cards in the app.
The film has become Disney+ and Hulu’s most-watched Korean series both in Asia and globally.
Streamers are reevaluating their original strategies, leading to an expected 5% increase in content acquisition spending this year, reaching $14.8bn.
The second season will run for six episodes until November 9, as part of Phase Five of the MCU.
According to the report, Netflix will maintain its position as the biggest OTT service, with a projected revenue of $34bn anticipated by 2029, surpassing the combined earnings of Disney+, HBO ...
According to the report, these hybrid revenues will be nearly equally split between AVOD and SVOD.
Samsung has launched exclusive offers across its MENA eStores to celebrate the growth.
The movie is a sequel to 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' which was released in 2018.
According to the report, Despite Disney+ adding 57m subscribers between 2022 and 2028, Netflix will remain the leading platform.
With nearly three decades of experience in the broadcast industry, Pauline Hunter, Head of Presentation and Broadcast Management Systems at OSN, has embarked on a remarkable journey. In a candid ...
This marks the first time Disney+ unveils a locally developed and produced commercial in the Middle East.
According to the report, Disney+ will top the list with $11.4bn by 2028.
Ayaz will also continue as president of marketing for the studio, overseeing all aspects of marketing and publicity for films and series as well as for Disney+ globally.
Earley will report directly to Walden and Bergman and will continue to lead Hulu until a successor is identified.
Marvel Entertainment will be folded into other parts of the Disney corporate umbrella.
According to the report, the vast majority of original content budgets of global streamers so far continue to go into scripted fare.
According to the report, Peacock, Apple TV+, and Epix Now were found to be the least essential services.
Coleman joined Disney in 2008 as VP, Human Resources, Disney Consumer Products, a role she held for eight years.
According to the report, Netflix is forecast to retain its SVOD market dominance, with $32bn revenue expected to be generated by 2028.
According to Ampere Analysis, New major NFL deals with Amazon and YouTube mean streamers will account for one-fifth of all sports rights spend this year.
According to the report, SVOD penetration rates will remain low, with only 7% of TV households paying for at least one subscription by 2028 – up from 4% at the ...
According to the report, SVOD subscription revenues will grow by 24.4% a year from $131.6bn in 2023.
The latest instalment of Karan Johar’s celebrity-packed chat show has also landed on Disney+.
In 2023, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery will become the top investors in original content, surpassing Comcast and its subsidiaries.
The Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star stories will be available on the Xbox console starting today.
Bowen joined Disney in 2017 as SVP, Digital Media and CTO of the company’s international operations.
Carretta will report directly to Heather Hust Rivera, Senior Vice President of Communications for Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution.
According to the research, Netflix will remain on the top, with $30bn expected by 2027.
India will continue its growth, adding 92m subscribers in the coming years to reach 176m in 2027.
The decision came after a GCC special committee called on Netflix to remove offensive content from its platform or risk litigation.
According to the study, Netflix will reach more than 5.4m customers in Arab countries by 2027 from 3.5m subs in 2021.
According to the report, Netflix will be the market leader in the region, with 6.41m subscribers by 2027.
