Tag: International
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Disney+ is Available for Preorder in Some European Countries
Six European nations now have the option to preorder Disney+ for a discounted price ahead of the streamer’s September 15 launch. Belgium, Portugal, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark all can take advantage of this special pricing right now. The discounted price is only available for an annual subscription, but it saves you a bit of…
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Netflix is Now Available in Hindi
Netflix has launched its Hindi interface, allowing users to experience the complete Netflix app in Hindi, including sign up, search rows, collections, and payment, now available across all devices on mobile, TV, and web. The streaming giant launched its mobile plan in India for Rs. 199/ month. Now users can set their preferred language to…
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Quibi Just Reduced Its Price in Australia and New Zealand and Launched a Free Ad-Supported Tier
Quibi now has a new ad-supported tier available to users in Australia and New Zealand that’s completely free. The streamer recently sent out emails to subscribers informing them of the new available option, saying its “now offering an ad-supported free plan so you can choose the right option for you.” Along with a free tier,…
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Britbox Will Expand to 25 Countries
The BBC and ITV owned streaming service Britbox announced plans Monday to expand to 25 countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South America and Africa. The first phase of global expansion will be the launch of Britbox in Australia later this year. Britbox offers North American viewers UK Programming, including exclusive premiere releases, UK…
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American Streaming Services Growing in the UK
While traditional television is on somewhat shaky ground in the United States, it’s still fairly solid in the United Kingdom thanks to iconic networks like BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. But some new data from Futuresource Consulting shows that streaming is on the rise across the pond – especially US based services. Through…
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Pluto TV is Now Available to Virgin Media Customers in the UK
Today Pluto TV announced it is now available to Virgin Media viewers through the Pluto TV app. Now Virgin TV customers have access to themed channels including Pluto TV Movies and Nosey with full episodes of The Steve Wilkos Show, The Maury Show and The Jerry Springer Show at no extra cost. This new partnership with Virgin Media expands Pluto’s reach in the…
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CBS All Access Will Be U.S. Home to UEFA Leagues Coverage
Today ViacomCBS and UEFA announced a multi-year deal to make CBS All Access and CBS Sports the exclusive home of English-language UEFA European Soccer in the U.S. The deal begins August 1 and will extend through 2024, covering the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League. This coverage will mark the…
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Celebrate Canada Day With These Roku Channels and 2 Free Rentals
Roku is celebrating Canada Day today, July 1 by giving new Canadian customers two free rentals from the Cineplex Store when you purchase or activate a new Roku device. To take advantage of this offer, simply buy or set up a new Roku device and be sure to opt-in to receive emails during set up.…
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Netflix Users are Watching More International Titles During Coronavirus
With a surge in viewership during the current pandemic, Netflix has seen an influx of users streaming international shows on the platform. That could be due to the fact that 86% of its 15.7M new subscribers in the first three months of 2020 came from outside the US and Canada, but it also could mean domestic viewers…
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Discovery and Sky Add Non-Linear Brands to Their Partnership in Expanded Deal
Discovery has renewed its partnership with Comcast-owned Sky in a new long term, multifaceted deal that will keep Discovery’s channels across the Sky Network in the UK, Ireland, Austria, and Germany. In addition to linear channels, the new deal now encompasses non-linear brands in the UK and Ireland. Sky will now be a distributor of…