10 Global TV Stories You Should Know: 11/12/2024
Here are the stories that should be on your radar
Here are the global TV and streaming television stories that should be on your radar for Tuesday, November 12th, 2024:
Netflix Ad Tier Hits 70M Monthly Users, Nearly Doubling In Six Months (Deadline)
Netflix is marking the two-year anniversary of its launch of advertising by revealing that its ad tier now reaches 70 million monthly active users globally, up from 40 million as of mid-May. The plan also accounts for more than 50% of new sign-ups in the territories where the advertising option is available.
Channel 4 App Launches On Apple Vision Pro (Advanced-Television)
Channel 4 has launched its streaming app on Apple Vision Pro, which blends digital content with the physical world, enabling viewers to experience Channel 4 programming in a new way. Content is now viewable in a cinema-style, full-screen viewing experience overlaid onto viewers’ real-life environments, such as living room walls.
Japan’s Kore-eda Hirokazu Directing ‘Asura’ Family Drama Series For Netflix (Variety)
“Asura,” which will premiere on Jan. 9, 2025, is a modern take on “Like Asura” a 1979 family drama series that was originally based on a Mukoda Kuniko novel of the same title. Airing on public broadcaster NHK, it became a template for Japanese family drama series for many years and sparked a feature film adaptation in 2003.
MultiChoice Subscriber Base Declines (Broadband TV News)
Multichoice Group says it is maintaining “strategic momentum”, despite macroeconomic challenges that have led to a 5% drop in its subscriber base. The Johannesburg-based company says it’s on-track to develop the “right-size” cost base and grow new revenue streams to drive future growth as streaming continues to gain ground at the expense of traditional pay-TV services.
The Road Trip On Paramount+ On Boxing Day (Advanced-Television)
Paramount+ has announced that the original series The Road Trip, from the makers of The Flatshare and based on the best-selling book by Beth O’Leary, will launch on the platform on December 26th 2024 in the UK, Canada and Australia.
Showmax Voted Best South African Streaming Service (My Broadband South Africa)
Showmax was named Best Television/Streaming Network at The National Film and TV Awards South Africa, held at the Opera House in Tshwane.
The Contenders To Succeed Gary Lineker On Iconic BBC Premier League Show ‘Match Of The Day’ (Deadline)
Gary Lineker’s departure from Match of the Day has been one of the worst kept secrets in British television, but confirmation of the news today brings the curtain down on a 25-year era for the iconic Premier League highlights show.
Jio Star Website Goes Live Ahead Of Jio, Disney+ Hostar Merger, Ends Jio Hotstar Domain Discussion (India TV)
The new streaming service is rumoured to be named Jio Star, and its website can be found at jiostar.com. It is expected to start offering its streaming services to users on November 14, just a day after the merger is likely to be announced. Although the site is live, it currently only displays a "Coming Soon" message, suggesting that once it launches, viewers will be able to access content from both JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar in one place.
DStv Rolls Out New Customer Experience Enhancements (Its News Africa)
The 24-hour Watch from Start functionality – available on select channels including a variety of SuperSport channels, M-Net, Mzansi Magic and kykNET – allows customers to go back in time by up to 24 hours, so they never miss key live events, whether it’s a sports match or a fan-favourite show.