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

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.

Dubai hosts premiere of Marvel’s ‘Daredevil: Born Again’

by Staff Reporter

February 28, 2025

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'Daredevil: Born Again' launches exclusively on Disney+ on March 5.

Cooking up a storm

by Nusrat Ali

February 18, 2025

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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 ...

Tony Chambers to become President of Disney EMEA

by Staff Reporter

January 8, 2025

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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.

BBC Studios and Walt Disney team up for first-ever ‘Bluey’ movie

by Staff Reporter

December 19, 2024

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Disney will have the global theatrical rights for the film, while BBC Studios will finance and license the picture for distribution.

Disney+ to surpass Netflix in subscribers in 2025: Digital TV Research

Disney+ Q4 revenues rise by 6% to reach $22.6bn

by Staff Reporter

November 15, 2024

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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 ...

SVOD subscriptions to hit 1.5bn by 2026: Digital TV Research

Prime Video leads among top 10 SVOD services: Parks analysis

by Staff Reporter

November 13, 2024

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Prime Video and Netflix emerged as the top two streaming leaders in the USA, respectively, maintaining their market position from 2023.

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

51% of 2024’s total content spend to come from six media giants: Ampere Analysis

by Staff Reporter

October 30, 2024

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The combined content spend of Disney, Comcast, Google, Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix and Paramount will reach $126 billion this year.

SoftAtHome provides Alexa voice control feature to Etisalat by e&

Disney plans to invest $5bn in productions for EMEA and UK markets

by Staff Reporter

August 12, 2024

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The company's EMEA portfolio includes Disney+, films, television, content licensing and local original productions.

IBC reveals finalists for 2024 Innovation Awards

by Staff Reporter

July 29, 2024

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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.

Cashing in on the stream

by Kalyani Gopinath

July 22, 2024

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Industry experts gathered for a roundtable organised by BroadcastPro ME and Cleeng in Dubai to discuss how to future-proof their OTT services.

‘Inside Out 2’ becomes Disney’s first-ever Arabic cinema release in Saudi Arabia

by Rhea Ramesh

June 7, 2024

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The animated film will premiere across all Middle Eastern markets with a full Arabic voice cast, featuring Arab talent.

Disney to close 100 international TV channels in streaming shift

Disney+ EMEA unveils slate of EMEA Original titles

by Staff Reporter

March 21, 2024

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The shows were unveiled on the second day of Series Mania Forum in Lille.

Disney+ to introduce ad-supported subscription

Disney+ arrives on PlayStation 5 in Saudi Arabia and UAE

by Staff Reporter

March 5, 2024

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Now, subscribers can enjoy the greatest stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star, all on their preferred console.

Sony Pictures Television signs deal with Turkey’s Sinema TV

Disney and Reliance to merge businesses in India

by Staff Reporter

February 29, 2024

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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 ...

MultiChoice secures distribution deal for Disney channels on DStv until 2027

by Staff Reporter

February 21, 2024

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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.

Sub-Saharan Africa to reach 16m SVOD subscriptions by 2029: Digital TV Research

by Staff Reporter

February 12, 2024

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According to the report, Netflix will remain the SVOD market leader, with 6.9m subscribers by 2029.

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

by Staff Reporter

January 30, 2024

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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.

Disney to close FOX, Disney Junior channels in Germany

Disney promotes Carol Turner to Head of Production

by Staff Reporter

January 19, 2024

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Turner will report to Eric Schrier, president of Disney Television Studios and Global Original Television Strategy.

Signal shifts in broadcast

by Anthony Permal

January 19, 2024

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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 ...

Disney+ appoints Jon Wax as EVP of International Original Television

by Staff Reporter

January 10, 2024

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In his new role, Wax will work with regional leaders and their respective teams across the globe to create local content for Disney+.

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

by Staff Reporter

December 2, 2023

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

Lionsgate appoints Adam Fogelson as Vice Chair of Motion Picture Group

Disney appoints James Gorman and Jeremy Darroch as new directors

by Staff Reporter

November 30, 2023

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The addition of the executives to the board brings the total number of members to 13 for the time being.

Riyadh-based TwentyOne Entertainment to launch at Red Sea Int’l Film Festival

by Staff Reporter

November 8, 2023

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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.

Disney appoints Hugh F. Johnston as Chief Financial Officer

by Staff Reporter

November 7, 2023

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Johnston has replaced interim CFO Kevin Lansberry, who will return to his position as EVP and CFO of Disney’s Experiences segment.

Former Al Arabiya exec moves to Asharq TV as General Manager

Disney to purchase remaining stake in Hulu from Comcast

by Staff Reporter

November 3, 2023

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Disney assumed full operational control of Hulu in 2019 as part of a put/call agreement with Comcast.

Netflix is primary provider in 49% streaming homes: report

by Staff Writer

October 25, 2023

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

Disney+ hits 116m subscribers in Q3 2021

Disney to partner with TikTok as part of 100 years celebration

by Staff Writer

October 16, 2023

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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.

Disney’s ‘Moving’ wins accolades at Busan film fest

by Staff Writer

October 9, 2023

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The film has become Disney+ and Hulu’s most-watched Korean series both in Asia and globally.

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

by Staff Reporter

October 8, 2023

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

Disney+ exclusively releases second season of ‘Loki’

by Staff Reporter

October 6, 2023

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The second season will run for six episodes until November 9, as part of Phase Five of the MCU.

Global SVOD revenues to reach $127bn by 2029: Digital TV Research

by Staff Reporter

September 30, 2023

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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 ...

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

by Staff Reporter

September 24, 2023

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

Samsung Electronics records surge in multi-television sales per household in MENA

by Staff Reporter

September 21, 2023

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Samsung has launched exclusive offers across its MENA eStores to celebrate the growth.

UAE and other Middle Eastern countries ban release of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’

by Staff Reporter

June 15, 2023

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The movie is a sequel to 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' which was released in 2018.

Technology, media entities unite to build trust in online content

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

by Staff Reporter

May 13, 2023

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

Conquering new worlds

by Vijaya Cherian and N Nomani

May 11, 2023

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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 ...

Disney+ launches first locally produced campaign starring Saudi talent

by Staff Reporter

May 9, 2023

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This marks the first time Disney+ unveils a locally developed and produced commercial in the Middle East.

Global AVOD revenues to hit $91bn by 2028: Digital TV Research

by Staff Reporter

April 24, 2023

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According to the report, Disney+ will top the list with $11.4bn by 2028.

The Walt Disney Co. names Asad Ayaz as first-ever Chief Brand Officer

by Staff Reporter

April 9, 2023

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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.

Disney names Hulu Chief Joe Earley Head of Streaming

by Staff Reporter

April 7, 2023

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Earley will report directly to Walden and Bergman and will continue to lead Hulu until a successor is identified.

Disney lays off chairman of Marvel Entertainment Ike Perlmutter

by Staff Reporter

March 30, 2023

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Marvel Entertainment will be folded into other parts of the Disney corporate umbrella.

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

by Staff Reporter

March 28, 2023

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

Netflix tops list of ‘most essential’ SVOD services: Aluma Insights

by Staff Reporter

March 16, 2023

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According to the report, Peacock, Apple TV+, and Epix Now were found to be the least essential services.

Disney promotes Sonia Coleman to Chief Human Resources Officer

by Staff Reporter

March 14, 2023

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Coleman joined Disney in 2008 as VP, Human Resources, Disney Consumer Products, a role she held for eight years.

SVOD revenues to reach $124bn: Digital TV Research

by Staff Reporter

February 28, 2023

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According to the report, Netflix is forecast to retain its SVOD market dominance, with $32bn revenue expected to be generated by 2028.

Streaming services to spend $85bn on sports rights in 2023: Ampere

by Staff Reporter

February 22, 2023

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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.

Africa to reach 15.57m SVOD subscriptions by 2028: Digital TV Research

by Staff Reporter

February 14, 2023

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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 ...