10 Stories You Should Know: 02/09/2023
Here are the stories that should be on your radar.
Here are the global TV and streaming news stories that should be on your radar for Thursday, February 9th, 2023:
TV Academy And Fox Reveal Emmy Date, Key Art For 2023 Telecast (Variety)
The 2023 Primetime Emmys have an airdate: Monday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT on Fox. Meanwhile, a week before the Fox telecast, the 2023 Creative Arts Emmy Awards will take place over two consecutive nights on Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10. As usual, an edited presentation of the combined two nights will be telecast on FXX.
TVOD Keeps Growing In Sweden (Senal News)
Close to 30% of Swedish households have rented or bought TVOD content an average month in 2022, marking a new record for the segment in Sweden, according to Mediavision.
Netflix app usage hits all-time high in Korea in January (KoreaJoongangDaily)
Netflix app usage in Korea hit the highest ever in January amid the success of the streaming platform's original series “The Glory,” according to data analysis company WiseApp and Wise Retail.
Behind The Numbers For Netflix’s Biggest Region For Subscribers (The Hollywood Reporter)
As the dust settled on Netflix’s latest earnings disclosure — the streaming giant brought in 7.66 million subscribers during the fourth quarter of 2022 and now tops 230.75 million globally, it said Jan. 19 — one region stood out in the company’s closely watched filings. Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) quietly became the streamer’s biggest region in terms of subscribers.
Viaplay Secures MotoGP Rights Across Nordic Region (Broadband TV News)
Viaplay Group has extended its exclusive rights to MotoGP motorcycle racing in Sweden, Norway and Denmark, while adding Finland and Iceland for the first time. The broadcaster will stream up to 400 live hours of the motorcycle racing championship in all five countries every year until 2028.
Dish’s Sling TV Rebrands Free-Streaming Service As ‘Freestream’ (Variety)
The redubbed Sling Freestream is launching with 210 free channels and 41,000-plus on-demand titles. It’s a rebranding — and expansion— of Sling Free, which has been its free, live TV streaming service with some 150 channels and AVOD selections. In addition, Sling Freestream users can subscribe to more than 50 standalone streaming services, including AMC+, Discovery+, MGM+ and Paramount’s Showtime.
Warner Bros. Discovery acquires Spanish rights to Ligue 1 (Rapid TV News)
Eurosport will now be the only place in Spain to follow global football superstars Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr, Kylian Mbappé and Sergo Ramos after parent Warner Bros. Discovery won rights to all matches of the top French football league exclusively until June 2024.
UK To Launch TV Charity Appeal After Quakes In Syria, Turkiye (Arab TV News)
The UK’s Disasters Emergency Committee is to launch an emergency appeal for funds following the earthquakes that hit Turkiye and Syria on Monday.
It will be broadcast on all major TV channels in the UK on Thursday Feb. 9, with the government pledging to match the first £5 million ($6 million) in donations, and the Scottish government giving another £500,000.
Amazon Prime Video Restructures Management To Simplify Decision-Making (Digital TV Europe)
Amazon Prime Video is reorganising its international business in a bid to spur international growth while also maintaining a strong presence in local markets. Orchestrated by Amazon Prime Video’s US-based VP Kelly Day, the reshuffle sees Barry Furlong, VP of Prime Video Europe, add the Middle East and Africa to his existing remit.