Trade · UK
The business · UK IE
Channel 4 Moves Into Disney+
From early 2027, Disney+ in the UK and Ireland carries Channel 4 live, on demand and, for some new shows, on the same day as broadcast.
Jeff Cameron · 3 min read
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Trade · Australia
The business · AU
SBS Puts One Executive in Charge of Content
SBS has named Kathryn Fink Chief Content Officer, putting television, sport, NITV, audio, digital and SBS On Demand under one executive.
Catherine Crowe · 3 min read
Trade · New Zealand
Netflix · NZ · Ad-supported plan from March 2027
Netflix’s Ad Plan Is Coming to Aotearoa
Netflix's latest shareholder letter puts New Zealand in the first wave of 2027 ad-tier launches, in March, though pricing has not been announced.
Catherine Crowe · 4 min read
Trade · New Zealand
Applications · NZ · Close 26 November 2026
NZ On Air Goes Trans-Tasman for Kids
NZ On Air has joined Screen Australia and the ACTF's Kids IP Incubator, giving New Zealand children's creators a path to digital-first series for YouTube and FAST.
Catherine Crowe · 5 min read
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Netflix · Global · Q3 2026 shareholder letter, 20 Oct 2026
Netflix Q3 2026: Profits Up, Ad Hopes Trimmed
Revenue rose 12 per cent and margins jumped, but Netflix cut its 2026 ad revenue forecast and promised a busier live slate to keep viewers watching.
Jeff Cameron · 4 min read
Trade · US
HBO Max · US · The Death of Robin Hood 16 Oct, The Invite 23 Oct
How Long Before It Streams? Windows, Explained
Warner Bros. films reach HBO Max about 11 weeks after cinemas, A24's about 17. Here is how the windows work and how to time your wait.
Andrew Lovesey · 5 min read
Trade · Australia
ACMA · AU · First reports due 15 Feb 2027
Australia’s Streaming Quota, 10 Months In
Big streamers must now spend 10% of local program budgets on new Australian work, with the first compliance reports due to ACMA in February 2027.
Catherine Crowe · 5 min read
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Netflix · CA US UK · Both parts streaming now
What Macondo Was Worth to Colombia
Netflix says One Hundred Years of Solitude added more than COP 525 billion to Colombia's economy: what the figures show, what they leave out and why they exist.
Jeff Cameron · 3 min read
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The business · Global · Deal closed 6 Oct
Paramount Owns Warner Bros. Now What?
Paramount closed its purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery on 6 October, creating Skydance and promising one streaming service over time. What it means for your subscriptions.
Jeff Cameron · 3 min read
Trade · Canada
Industry survey · Canada · Léger outreach from 8 Oct
Canada’s Screen Agencies Want Your Audience Data
Five public screen bodies have hired Léger to survey how producers, distributors, broadcasters, cinemas and festivals use audience data, with findings promised in early 2027.
Andrew Lovesey · 3 min read