Industry Updates

OTT vendors gearing up to rocket past satellite for 4K, says Futuresoft Analyst 09 February 2015

  The satellite industry may have looked more than interested in chasing the 4K technology but OTT vendors look to face lesser barriers, and hence a more favorable position to lead. Among the challenges facing the traditional pay-TV market, a mainstay … Continue reading

Netflix rediscovers Matt Murdock and ‘Daredevil’, premieres April 10 06 February 2015

The first trailer of Netflix’s upcoming Daredevil series is out and hints at a downbeat, dramatic future for Marvel’s blind crime fighter Matt Murdock.  This Netflix adaptation will mark the first installment of Marvel’s Defenders franchise, which also includes individual series focused on Jessica … Continue reading

After Australia and New Zealand, Netflix is going Japan 06 February 2015

Internet-connected users in Japan will be able to subscribe to Netflix and instantly watch a curated selection of popular movies and TV shows in high-definition or even 4K where available.  At launch, in addition to a strong selection of Japanese … Continue reading

Apple optimistic on TV business, reaches out to programmers 06 February 2015

Rumor mills are abuzz with the fact that Apple is currently in talks with TV programmers about offering a streaming pay TV service through Apple TV. As Per Re/code, this service wouldn’t offer as much content as a traditional cable or satellite … Continue reading

Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut opts for a day-and-date VoD release 06 February 2015

‘Lost River’ is being released by Warner Bros. and having its North American premiere at SXSW. Ryan Gosling’s debut as a director and a writer as well is described in press notes as “a dark fairy tale about love, family … Continue reading