Fresh data being published by Purely Streamonomics, a new research and analytical service from Purely, shows that amidst a year of uncertainty and production hiatuses due to the global pandemic, streaming platforms have set the global film and TV industry on a trajectory of accelerated growth with no imminent ceiling in sight. The gross cash amount spent producing and licensing new entertainment content (excluding sports) soared by 16.4% in 2020 to reach $220.2 billion. This new milestone will … [Read more...] about New report shows global streaming businesses reaches “escape velocity” through rising production spend and programming budgets
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‘The Witch of Kings Cross’ to be released worldwide on Amazon, iTunes, Vimeo, and GooglePlay on 9 February
Known as the Witch of Kings Cross, notorious artist Rosaleen Norton faced allegations of satanic rituals, obscene art, and sex orgies in 1950s Sydney. But this new film from writer/director Sonia Bible (Recipe for Murder) asks ‘did the scandals mask her genius? The Witch of Kings Cross releases worldwide on Amazon, iTunes, Vimeo, and GooglePlay on 9th February AND opens in selected cinemas from February 11. Rosaleen Norton regularly hits the headlines throughout the 50s. She … [Read more...] about ‘The Witch of Kings Cross’ to be released worldwide on Amazon, iTunes, Vimeo, and GooglePlay on 9 February
VIS and Amazon Prime Video to stream ANA across Latin America
Viacom International Studios (VIS) - Americas and Amazon announced a deal to bring upcoming series Ana to Prime Video in Latin America, which is a show created by and starring renowned Mexican actress Ana de la Reguera. The show is currently in pre-production and will soon film in Mexico. ANA will premiere on Comedy Central and be available to stream Amazon Prime Video in Latin America. Produced by VIS Americas, ANA (10 eps. X 30 min) is a comedy series about a daughter of a Mexican beauty … [Read more...] about VIS and Amazon Prime Video to stream ANA across Latin America
Amazon Prime Video greenlights Amazon Original Series second season
Within months of the very successful release of the first season of Amazon Original Series, Amazon Prime Video has announced that it has greenlit the second season of the show. Produced by Pritish Nandy Communications Ltd and created by Rangita Pritish Nandy, Four More Shots Please! Season Two will see the four girls make radical choices in love, career and friendship. Their choices will put them through the grind, make them question their inner being but will ultimately redefine their lives. No … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Video greenlights Amazon Original Series second season
Amazon Prime Video reveals the first look of upcoming Original Series
Amazon Prime Video and Applause Entertainment unveiled the first look of their latest Amazon Original Series, Mind the Malhotras. Directed by Sahil Sangha and Ajay Bhuyan and produced by Dia Mirza, the series stars Mini Mathur in her digital debut along with Cyrus Sahukar in lead roles. The poster invites you to take a sneak peek into the everyday lives of a modern, suburban married couple Rishabh and Shefali Malhotra, played by Cyrus Sahukar and Mini Mathur, as they try to work on … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Video reveals the first look of upcoming Original Series
Bureau of Magic expands comedy “Lost in Oz” into educational space
EAST HOLLYWOOD – Bureau of Magic, an Emmy Award-winning studio that creates, writes, and produces inclusive family entertainment, is expanding its animated action-adventure comedy, Lost in Oz, into the educational space. Working with Amazon, Bureau of Magic has developed a new series of live-action shorts that explore the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) ideas from the hit series, encouraging families to explore the subjects together through elements of the … [Read more...] about Bureau of Magic expands comedy “Lost in Oz” into educational space
