Tag: Netflix

February 9, 2024

'Camel Ques' is the second high-profile project from Saudi Arabia to feature camels in a starring role.

Netflix introduces new mobile-only subscription plans in Africa

Netflix announces slate of original Arabic content for MENA in 2024

February 5, 2024

Netflix has confirmed new seasons Of ‘The Exchange’, ‘Dubai Bling’, and 'Al Rawabi School for Girls', among others.

Netflix surpasses 200m paid subscriptions

Netflix expands reality series ‘Love is Blind’ franchise with UAE edition

January 31, 2024

Following the success in the USA, Sweden, and Japan, and with spin-offs in the pipeline for the UK, Argentina, and Germany, the UAE is set to contribute to the global ...

Elie El-Semaan announces first Kuwaiti film shot in Lebanon

January 31, 2024

The film is scheduled for an early release this year on streaming platform Netflix.

Insys and To-Do Media bring Arabic content to mobile devices

Middle East media & entertainment market to reach $66.99bn by 2029: Mordor Intelligence

January 30, 2024

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.

Netflix announces release date for season two of ‘AlRawabi School for Girls’

January 27, 2024

The show follows the journey of a group of teenage girls in Amman, Jordan.

Netflix secures over $5bn deal to exclusively stream live events of WWE Raw

January 25, 2024

The impact of the collaboration on MBC Group, which holds the broadcasting rights for MENA, is still uncertain.

Lebanese singer Elissa’s documentary ‘It’s OK’ set for release on Netflix

January 24, 2024

Netflix's 'It's OK' promises an exploration of Elissa's life, offering viewers a glimpse into the untold facets of the renowned singer's journey.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media launches ‘Horizon’ documentary on Netflix

January 17, 2024

The documentary highlights the wildlife and natural resources in the Kingdom.

Virtual production pumps up creativity

by N Nomani

January 17, 2024

A MarketsandMarkets report predicts the global virtual production market will reach $5.1bn by 2027, with a 14.5% CAGR from $3.1bn in 2023. Recognising the growing regional and regional interest, BroadcastPro ...

Netflix releases trailer for ‘AlRawabi School for Girls’ season second

January 16, 2024

The release date for season two of 'AlRawabi School for Girls' in the UAE is yet to be announced.

OTT technologies: Building, securing & delivering content

by Kalyani Gopinath

January 15, 2024

Exploring and analysing efficient content delivery methods, safeguarding content through anti-piracy measures, leveraging data-driven insights in OTT and addressing the technical challenges associated with live streaming were debated at the ...

Netflix collaborates with Microsoft on new ad-supported subscription plan

Animal Logic merges into Netflix Animation

January 9, 2024

Sharon Taylor, CEO of Animal Logic, has stepped down from her position, and Karen Toliver, the Vice President and leader of Netflix Animation Film, will assume the role of CEO ...

Netflix to release Saudi film ‘From the Ashes’

January 2, 2024

The fictional film is inspired by real events, when a fire erupted in an all girls-school, resulting in an unfortunate event.

Netflix releases Palestinian film ‘3000 Nights’

December 29, 2023

Director Mai Masri has garnered more than 60 awards across film festivals globally.

Netflix to release wildlife documentary ‘Horizon’ Saudi Arabia in January

December 25, 2023

The documentary highlights the diverse wildlife and biological aspects of life in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, showcasing the efforts of the Kingdom, represented by the NCW and its partners, ...

The future of content creation in MENA: Trends and business practices

by Kalyani Gopinath

December 18, 2023

As formats compete to dictate trends in a diverse MENA environment, what is the nature of content production? Content experts discuss new trends, upcoming business models, changing consumer behaviours and ...

Streaming growth slows globally, but APAC emerges as resilient hub

December 5, 2023

Streaming services in Asia Pacific continue to extend their catalogues to bolster market positioning.

Saudi thriller ‘NAGA’ premieres at Red Sea International Film Festival

December 3, 2023

On December 7, 2023, the film will be available on Netflix across 190 countries globally.

Global SVOD subscriptions to reach 1.79bn by 2029: Digital TV Research

December 2, 2023

Netflix will remain the largest single platform, adding 44m subscribers between 2023 and 2029 to take its total to 298m.

Netflix releases trailer for season two of Arabic reality show ‘Dubai Bling’

December 1, 2023

The release date for the second season of 'Dubai Bling' is scheduled for December 13.

Netflix to release Fatima Al-Banawi’s directorial debut ‘Basma’ in 2024

November 30, 2023

In addition to her roles as the writer and director of 'Basma,' Al Banawi takes on the titular character, portraying the 26-year-old daughter of a man who suffers from paranoid ...

Netflix and Spielberg present new ‘Life on Our Planet’ documentary

October 25, 2023

Streaming globally, the show transports viewers through Earth's previous mass extinction events, each recreated with computer-generated visual effects.

SVOD drives content spend to reach $220bn in 2021: Ampere Analysis

Netflix is primary provider in 49% streaming homes: report

October 25, 2023

Kantar''s EoD data on the global video streaming market shows strong subscriber growth across prominent platforms.

Netflix to host and screen inaugural live golf event

October 18, 2023

With this initiative, the OTT streamer enters the world of live sporting events.

Netflix signs multi-year deal with UK’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Netflix price hike on the cards

October 17, 2023

A price rise in its ad-free options will nudge more subscribers to the standard plan with ads where commercials rake in more revenue per user.

Netflix announces $1m aid fund for Brazilian workers

Netflix to open retail experiences ‘House’

October 13, 2023

The streaming platform will open physical stores to sell merchandise themed around its programming. The company already runs an online store.

Streaming platforms to invest $42bn in original and acquired content in 2023: Ampere Analysis

October 8, 2023

Streamers are reevaluating their original strategies, leading to an expected 5% increase in content acquisition spending this year, reaching $14.8bn.

Netflix denies ties with ‘Alexander the Great’ series, confirms new productions

Netflix names new CTO, CPO

October 5, 2023

Major C-suite reshuffle at Netflix sees new faces in several departments.

Netflix contemplates price rise

October 4, 2023

Decision to impact several global markets starting with the US and Canada.

New season of Saudi short films to feature on Netflix soon

October 2, 2023

Netflix continues to celebrate emerging filmmakers from Saudi Arabia with second season of short films.

GRB Studios kicks off 2021 with multiple global sales

Major streaming services form Streaming Innovation Alliance

September 27, 2023

This marks the first time competing streaming-video providers have come together in a unified lobbying front.

Netflix sponsors Vietnamese Film Talent programme

September 26, 2023

This initiative will offer professional training by leading Vietnamese creators to 30 participants.

Hybrid AVOD-SVOD revenues to hit $20bn by 2029: Digital TV Research

September 24, 2023

According to the report, these hybrid revenues will be nearly equally split between AVOD and SVOD.

Netflix signs multi-year creative deal with Yash Raj Films

September 19, 2023

The partnership will kick off with four-part thriller series 'The Railway Men,' a tribute to the unsung heroes of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy.

Egyptian-British actor Fady Elsayed joins cast of Netflix series ‘Kaos’

September 14, 2023

'Kaos' is a modern-day depiction of Greek mythology, which follows six people discover the connection of their destinies through an ancient prophecy.

Netflix reappoints Susan E. Rice to Board of Directors

September 12, 2023

Rice served on the Netflix board from 2018 to 2020 before taking a role in President Joe Biden's administration as domestic policy adviser.

Unlocking the power of data

by Pankaj Krishna

September 4, 2023

Streaming companies and TV broadcasters can better target their audience if they have the right data and know how to analyse it.

Building on the Bedrock of Streaming

September 4, 2023

Ahead of IBC, Jonas Engwall, CEO at Bedrock Streaming talks to BroadcastPro ME, discusses the company's unwavering commitment to streaming and delves into their strategic approach, highlighting how it positions ...

Netflix acquires BeIN’s Miramax Original ‘Old Dads’ for global release

August 31, 2023

'Old Dads’, a feature-length film following three friends as they navigate a culturally changing world, is set for international release on October 20.

Arabic SVOD subscriptions to reach 28m by 2029: Digital TV Research

August 19, 2023

According to the report, Netflix will still lead the market, but local players will provide a strong challenge.

Netflix drops trailer for new Saudi comedy series ‘Tahir’s House’

August 16, 2023

The six-part series is set to release on September 6, 2023.

African SVOD to add 10m subscriptions by 2029: Digital TV Research

August 15, 2023

The regional SVOD penetration will remain low, with only 7.7% of African TV households paying for at least one subscription by 2029.

Netflix and AFAC launch training programme for emerging female filmmakers

August 14, 2023

The initiative will select 45 women hailing from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, and Egypt to participate.

Netflix releases four films from MAD Solutions’ distribution slate

July 26, 2023

The movies are available for streaming with subtitles in both Arabic and English.

Netflix launches new personalised tab ‘My Netflix’ on mobile

July 25, 2023

The My Netflix tab is now live on Apple iOS devices, and will roll out on Android in early August.

Netflix expands crackdown on password-sharing to UAE

July 20, 2023

Users will have the option to include additional account members for an additional fee on top of their subscription plan.

Netflix drops trailer of Saudi live-action comedy ‘Ras B Ras’

July 18, 2023

'Ras B Ras', starring Abdulaziz Alshehri, Adel Redwan and Ziyad Alamri, releases exclusively on Netflix on August 3.

Warner Bros. Discovery holds licensing talks with Netflix for HBO series

June 22, 2023

The non-exclusive deal, which is still to be completed, means the show might still appear on Max, WBD’s rebranded streaming service.

The Pod squad: Studios take the lead

by Micah Aguilar

May 26, 2023

From end-to-end digital podcasting platforms to self-service recording studios, several podcasting services are emerging in the MENA region. Micah Aguilar speaks to industry insiders from Amaeya Media, Podeo, Warehouse Four ...

YouTube’s advertising revenue to reach $30.4bn in 2023: WARC

May 25, 2023

More than 1bn hours of video are watched every day on YouTube globally, according to the report.

Ithra announces new film fund initiative at Cannes 2023

May 23, 2023

The open call closes on August 4, 2023, and a panel of Arab filmmakers will select the final projects to receive funding.

Online video advertising revenue to reach $2.3bn by 2027 in MENA: Omdia

May 23, 2023

According to the report, with 2.7m subscribers, Shahid VIP is the leading Arabic video-on-demand service.

Technology, media entities unite to build trust in online content

Global SVOD subscriptions to reach 1.76bn by 2028: Digital TV Research

May 13, 2023

According to the report, Despite Disney+ adding 57m subscribers between 2022 and 2028, Netflix will remain the leading platform.

SVOD to invest more in original titles in 2023: Ampere Analysis

March 28, 2023

According to the report, the vast majority of original content budgets of global streamers so far continue to go into scripted fare.

Warming up to cloud technologies

March 27, 2023