10 Global TV Stories You Should Know: 04/24/2025
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 Thursday, April 24th, 2025:
A Year After Dramatic Recap Move, Viaplay Posts Mixed Q1 Results (Deadline)
Things remain uncertain at Viaplay Group, but the Swedish company’s boss says it now has “a clear focus on value over volume.” The company posted mixed bag of interim results for the January-March period, with total net sales down 8% to SEK4.37B ($453.8M) and total reported operating income up sharply to SEK38M from an SEK473M loss in 2024.
Data: Prime Video, Apple TV+ Lead New Subs In Q1 (Advanced-Television)
Kantar, the marketing data and analytics company, has revealed growing adoption of ad-supported streaming, strong competition between Prime Video and Apple TV+, and a breakout performance by Mubi, which recorded its best-ever quarter in the Entertainment on Demand (EoD) GB streaming market data.
TF1 Secures Additional UEFA Nations League Finals Matches (Sportcal)
TF1, the French commercial broadcaster, has acquired rights to air the final four matches of the UEFA Nations League European national teams tournament in June. The finals tournament, to be played between France, Germany, Spain, and Portugal, is being staged in Germany from June 4 to 8.
Amazon Prime Video Is Now Available On Astro Ultra And Ultra Box (Technave)
For those who don't know, Prime Video by Amazon is also one of the streaming services that is available in Malaysia. It is priced at RM25 per month and is tied together with Prime Gaming. Astro customers can enjoy Prime Video's extensive library of Hollywood, Korean, local, and regional movies, TV series, and exclusive Prime Video Originals. Astro customers with an Ultra or Ulti Box can activate their two-month access to Prime Video by pressing “Home” on the Astro remote control and selecting the Prime Video app under the “Apps” rail. After that, follow the steps on the screen to create an Amazon Prime account and pair their account with their Ultra or Ulti Box by scanning the QR code.
The Chocolate Empire, New Showmax Original Cast Connect With ‘Ghost’ At CCI Kenya (Biggest Kaka)
Chocolate Empire, a new Showmax original, cast today connected with acclaimed American actor Omari Hardwick, ‘Ghost’, the powerhouse behind popular series Power at CCI Kenya. The exclusive fireside chat event served as a vibrant platform for industry pundits, filmmakers, and local actors to connect and engage with the Hollywood star, who shared his experiences and perspectives on navigating the global entertainment landscape.
Shah Rukh Khan, Ted Sarandos, Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan To Headline India’s WAVES Summit (Variety)
The summit will be inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. U.K. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy will deliver a keynote titled “Creative Bridges: Unlocking Power of Cultural & Digital Partnerships Between U.K. & India.” Sarandos will participate in a fireside chat titled “Streaming the New India: Culture, Connectivity & Creative Capital.”
Canal+ Content On Air France Flights (Advanced-Television)
Air France and Canal+ have announced a new partnership. From May 1st, the airline will be offering access to a selection of Canal+ programmes on all its long-haul flights. Customers will be able to watch Canal+ Creation Originale series, popular programmes, comedy shows, documentaries and children’s shows during their journey.
YouTube Marks 20 Years With Spotlight On MENA Creator Economy (Arab News)
YouTube has released new data highlighting the rapid growth of the content creator economy in the Middle East and North Africa, as the platform marks its 20th anniversary. The data, published on Wednesday, shows a year-on-year increase in the number of channels earning seven figures or more in revenue in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt.
Israeli Streamer IZZY Adds Daily Dramas (World Screen)
Former Disney executive David Levine is leading the expansion of Israeli streamer IZZY’s content slate, with the platform adding daily dramas and a slate of series for teens. This month, the streamer is set to launch the Dori Media Group award-winning hit Dumb, about a 30-year-old failed actress who becomes an undercover agent posing as a high school student in a bid to save her drug-dealing ex. IZZY will also soon add a slate of teen dramas licensed from Paramount’s Ananey Studios.
DAZN Finally Secures UK Broadcaster For CWC With Channel 5 Deal (Sportcal)
UK free-to-air (FTA) broadcaster Channel 5 has snapped up a rights package to air games from the upcoming 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) tournament through a sublicensing deal with global streaming service DAZN. Paramount-owned Channel 5 will show 23 of the 63 fixtures from this year's revamped and enlarged CWC, set to take place in the US between June 14 and July 13. The games will be shown alongside DAZN, with the other 40 matches available solely on the streaming platform.