New York- Bottersnikes & Gumbles is set to make its debut across international territories August 16 on Netflix. 26 episodes will premiere worldwide in 17 languages, with the exception of Australia and the UK, which will launch on Netflix in 2017. Bottersnikes & Gumbles is debuting in the UK on CBBC on 25 July and is also airing in Australia on Seven Network. Bottersnikes & Gumbles follows the adventures of three young Gumbles, Tink, Bounce and Willi, who love nothing better than … [Read more...] about Bottersnikes & Gumbles on Netflix
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Star Trek, exclusively on Netflix
Los Angeles / Amsterdam- Netflix and CBS Studios International have announced a landmark international licensing agreement for the new Star Trek television series. Netflix will be the exclusive premiere home of Star Trek in 188 countries (excluding the U.S. and Canada). Each episode of the new series will be available globally within 24 hours of its U.S. premiere. … [Read more...] about Star Trek, exclusively on Netflix
One on one with Reed Hastings
What is your strategy for Asia? Is it similar to any other region – why? We are only 100 days into our launch in Asia (as of APOS). Just like everywhere else in the world where we have launched, our early adopters have always been consumers who are digitally-connected, tech-savvy, have smartphones and an iTunes account. We want to win subscribers through the quality of our content and our technology. Firstly, our exclusive content is a key differentiator. Our top priority is to … [Read more...] about One on one with Reed Hastings
Asian OTT playing fields
The Asia-Pacific region is now a favourite haven for medium-to long-term over-the-top video streaming services. Since 2015, broadband adoption has seen notable market traction in several countries including Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. In light of the implementation of various OTT initiatives by local and out-of-market OTT players, Asia may eventually become one of the world’s liveliest OTT playing fields. Australian OTT had a busy first quarter in 2015, with three OTT services … [Read more...] about Asian OTT playing fields
Netflix’s binge scale
Beverly Hills, CA- Netflix members around the world are making their own rules when it comes to watching TV. Instead of one episode per week, Netflix members choose to binge-watch their way through a series - that is, on average, finishing an entire season in one week. Though binge-watching is clearly the new normal, not all series are enjoyed the same way. Netflix has unveiled The Binge Scale, revealing which shows we devour and which we savour. Netflix examined global viewing of more than … [Read more...] about Netflix’s binge scale
Hibana –Spark- on Netflix
Tokyo, Japan- Netflix announced that Hibana -Spark-, its latest Japanese original series, is now available on the service. Hibana -Spark- joins the diverse slate of Asia-produced Netflix original titles introduced by the service to audiences across Asia since its global launch in early 2016. Hibana -Spark- is also the first Japanese local original series that was entirely shot and processed using ultra high-definition 4K technology, bringing more color to storytelling. This is in line with … [Read more...] about Hibana –Spark- on Netflix
