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DistributionDisney taps tweens with new short-form video app
Disney LOL, which features brief clips, .gifs and videos from the House of Mouse, aims to feed kids’ desire for short-form, shareable content.
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FeaturedLGBTQ streaming service Revry shows its true colors
Founder Damian Pelliccione on content as a political statement, growing mainstream acceptance and why there is always room for a niche service.
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FeaturedRooster Teeth rebrands subscription service, adds premium tier
The prodco knows it’s entering a saturated market, and it’s not nervous. It’s banking on its hyper-engaged fans to drive the new initiative to success.
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IndustryBitTorrent bows new ad-supported streaming model
The company’s transactional model will stay in place, but creators can now share ad-supported content – with 70% of revenue going to them.
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EntertainmentViacom presses play on BET SVOD app
The streaming service will give fans in 100 countries direct mobile access to signature content, including a BET Awards live stream.
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IndustryToca TV makes its debut
The Spin-Master owned SVOD platform makes a soft launch in Canada before moving into other English-speaking markets this fall.
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DistributionVice expands to 51 new territories
The millennial-friendly media co will spread to the Middle East, Africa, India and Southeast Asia, while growing across Australia and Canada.
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FeaturedScripted VR series Halcyon gets launch date
The linear/VR-hybrid show, directed by Benjamin Arfmann, is set to bow across Syfy channels and websites outside the U.S. Sept. 22.
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FeaturedEllation’s VRV the latest to jump into VOD space
The new service will operate multiple revenue models – subscription, transactional and ad-supported – and specialize in niche content “channels.”
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LaunchesSports Illustrated launches digital-first vertical
The new multi-platform brand, dubbed Tech & Media, will share short and long-form digital stories on how tech has shaped the world of sports.
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