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FeaturedYouku Tudou says yes to Alibaba proposal
The YouTube-like Chinese digital video platform will become part of Jack Ma’s growing media empire as Alibaba looks to dominate in the VOD space.
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FeaturesBreaking down Netflix’s big reveal: The birth of a global internet TV network
Success of the SVOD’s bullish move hinges on internet access, pricing and original programming that satisfies a diverse worldwide audience.
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DistributionAlibaba brings DisneyLife to China
The launch of the Disney-owned OTT service in Asia comes on the heels of its entry into the U.K. and planned expansion into more European markets.
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DistributionJames Bond to headline China’s Tencent Video platform
Under a deal with MGM, the social sharing and streaming platform gives Chinese users exclusive access to the entire 007 film catalog.
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AdvertisingAlibaba, Youku Tudou make merger final
In a deal worth about $3.5 billion, the Chinese e-commerce and ad-tech giant assumes 60.6% total voting power of the YouTube-like brand.
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DistributionSesame Workshop forges deals with three of China’s largest platforms
Tencent Video, iQIYI and Alibaba’s Tmall Box will all stream international versions of Sesame Street along with other spinoffs.
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DistributionDHX Media brings Caillou, and more, to Alibaba
The deal gives Chinese subscribers to the new Tmall Box Office service access to more than 2,500 half hours of family-friendly programming.
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Alibaba’s SVOD heads into beta
Tmall Box Office is now available for some of Alibaba’s box-top customers for $6.14 U.S. per month.
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DistributioniQiyi’s paid subscribers reach five million
The Beijing-based SVOD service has a total of 500 million subscribers and is aiming to convert more to the paid product.
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FeaturedAlibaba announces SVOD service in China
Experts say citizens are more likely to opt for a made-in-China offering. So what does this mean for Netflix?
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