News of the firm’s ambitions in South Korea was revealed in May, with sources confirming Netflix was recruiting local language experts to provide localisation for the Netflix experience. Netflix, which launched in Japan last month will now make its foray in Korea in January 2016 according to a report in The Korea Times. The newspaper said the company is looking to form strategic partnerships with Korean mobile carriers and leading terrestrial broadcasters. The three largest … [Read more...] about Netflix in South Korea
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Netflix, Amazon join Open Media alliance
Seven leading Internet companies have formed the alliance for Open Media – an open-source project that will develop next-generation media formats, codecs and technologies in the public interest. The alliance’s founding members are Amazon, Cisco, Google, Intel Corporation, Microsoft, Mozilla and Netflix. The new alliance is committing its collective technology and expertise to meet growing Internet demand for top-quality video, audio, imagery and streaming across devices of all kinds … [Read more...] about Netflix, Amazon join Open Media alliance
Netflix arrives in Asia
The waiting is finally over as the biggest global OTT operator makes its debut in Asia. Japanese subscribers will be able to watch Netflix on Internet-connected devices from September this year – marking the streaming company’s first foray into the Asian market. Japan is its next stop following its rollouts in Australia and New Zealand in March. Netflix has promised a strong selection of Japanese television shows and films at launch, along with original content such as Marco … [Read more...] about Netflix arrives in Asia
Global OTT TV revenues slated to hit $51b in 2020
Global OTT TV and video revenues covering 64 countries are expected to reach $51.1 billion in 2020, jumping from $4.2 billion in 2010 and an expected $26 billion this year, according to Digital TV Research. The U.S. will remain the dominant territory, with revenues rising by $16.6 billion between 2010 and 2020 to $19.1 billion. China’s OTT TV and video revenues will rocket from just $40 million in 2010 to $2.8 billion in 2020, pushing China up to fourth place in the world rankings. SVoD … [Read more...] about Global OTT TV revenues slated to hit $51b in 2020
Netflix lands in Australia and New Zealand
SVOD provider Netflix launched in Australia and New Zealand on 24 March. This gives viewers in those regions plenty of time to catch up to the first two seasons of Orange Is The New Black before the third season launches on 12 June. Other original programmes available on Netflix include the Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn and Sissy Spacek series Bloodline; Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, House of Cards and Marco Polo, as well as local fare such as Jim Jeffries: Bare, a … [Read more...] about Netflix lands in Australia and New Zealand
Netflix partners Beyond Distribution
Sydney and Beverly Hills – Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX), together with Beyond Distribution, announced that the Internet television network will bring a wide range of international and locally produced content to Australia and New Zealand when the service launches in March. Stand-up comedy fans will be able to watch many of their favourite Australian comedians when Netflix launches in March. Among some of the great specials available include: Carl Barron: A One Ended Stick; … [Read more...] about Netflix partners Beyond Distribution
