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FeaturedDramaFever streams into Australia, New Zealand
The SVOD, now owned by Warner Bros., is pushing into new markets amid growing global demand for Asian content offerings.
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DistributionWarner Bros. gets serious about OTT
The new division has a mandate to accelerate owned digital properties such as niche streamer DramaFever and SVOD service Warner Archive Instant.
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FeaturedTime Warner deepens OTT options with DramaFever acquisition
News of the sale comes two years after Japanese telco Softbank bought the niche streaming service for $100 million.
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ProgrammingYipTV expands focus internationally
How targeting the Hispanic community in the U.S. is leading to growth opportunities among other diasporas for the OTT provider.
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Non-FictionDramaFever announces concert doc
The SVOD is hoping to make a big bang with its first foray into originals, tapping into its core audience of K-pop-loving millennials.
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EntertainmentThe doctor is in: Doc Martin’s latest season bows on Acorn TV
The tactless physician from Cornwall is back, helping the SVOD strengthen its hold on the British content market.
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DistributionNetflix pairs with SoftBank in preparation for Japan launch
The telco giant will handle the business end of the SVOD’s entry into the Japanese market, including billing and subscription sales.
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DistributionFuboTV raises $4 million in Series A funding
The niche SVOD service plans to use the money to hire key personnel as part of its bid to build its soccer content and subscriber base worldwide.
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DistributionDramaFever signs multi-year deal with CJ E&M
The New York-based SVOD adds a slate of Korean movies and TV shows to its library, as it fights off rumors it is once again for sale.
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DistributionAcorn TV toasts Agatha Christie with launch of original series
Since acquiring 64% interest in the Christie estate, RLJE developed Partners in Crime to engage new viewers through its SVOD platform.
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