Paramount gets streaming boost as theatrical revenue dives
The company’s Paramount+ service reached 72m subscribers in the third quarter. Source: Paramount gets streaming boost as theatrical revenue dives | News | Screen
‘I lost nine teeth filming Squid Game’: BBC on set with show’s director
The first series was Netflix’s most successful show to date, thrusting South Korea and its home-grown television dramas into the spotlight. Its dark commentary on wealth inequality touched a nerve with audiences around the globe. Source: ‘I lost nine teeth … Continued
NBCU’s Int’l Reality Streamer Hayu Keeps Expanding and Is Launching Its First FanFest in London
Further engagement with fans is “the next evolution of our growth,” says London-based exec Hendrik McDermott who shares that Hayu needs no dubbing as fans want to hear Kim Kardashian’s real voice. Source: NBCU’s Int’l Reality Streamer Hayu Keeps Expanding
‘Squid Game’ Creator, Stars to Attend Lucca Comics and Games
In a major coup for the Italian geek meet, “Squid Game” creator, writer and director Hwang Dong-hyuk and the show’s protagonists Lee Jung-jae and Wi Ha-Jun will be attending Lucca Comics and Games festival on Oct. 31 to tease the … Continued
Samsung Reveals Its Reach: Free Streaming TV Service Is As Big as the Major Players
The South Korean tech giant says that its Samsung TV Plus service now has 88 million monthly active users, on par with services like Roku Channel, Pluto, and Tubi. Source: Samsung TV Plus Viewership Data Revealed by Tech Giant
Netflix Steadfast On No Wide Cinema Releases
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos made it clear he’s very happy with what they have in place right now – namely short theatrical runs for its original movies – and he sees no reason to change that: “I’m just going to … Continued