It’s currently unclear how large Apple’s ambitions and commitment to producing original video content are, as sources have told Variety contradictory things about the Cupertino company’s plans. One source says Apple wants to create development and production departments that … Continue reading
Viewers who are only getting their video programming solely from pay-TV providers or (gasp) over the airwaves are now in the minority. According to The NPD Group, half of Internet-connected homes in the U.S. have a device that connects their … Continue reading
First spotted as a growing trend in the US, over two in ten Latin Americans are now cutting the cord, with 12% abandoning pay-TV for an OTT platform and 9% not subscribing to any traditional service but choosing a Netflix-like … Continue reading
Local media and technology behemoth Naspers launched its video on demand service this week, pre-empting the arrival in South Africa of the international streaming service Netflix. Similarly, when Netflix comes to South Africa, slated for next year, the price … Continue reading
Like a heavenly body twinkling down from another time and galaxy, the Venice film festival still beams out the glamour of the old world. From its first incarnation in 1932, when the likes of Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, James … Continue reading