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Netflix Content To Remain On Sky Under New “Multi-Year” Deal

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The two companies have worked together for two years, with Sky carrying the Netflix app, as well as the streamer’s original shows, like Sex Education, among its selection of on-demand titles. – Jake Kanter, Deadline Hollywood » http://dlvr.it/RNKbqc

UK households forecast to spend extra £600MN a year on streaming

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The [uSwitch.com] survey from price comparison and switching service calculates that just over three-fifths of UK households (61%) currently watch streaming services, rising to more than three-quarters (77%) of 18- to 34-year-olds. Just over two-fifths of over-55s were found to have also signed up to at least one streaming provider. Netflix is currently the most watched service, used by two thirds (67%) of streaming fans, with the BBC iPlayer in second place with 58%, and 44% of viewers enjoying Amazon Prime. – Rapid TV News » https://ift.tt/37IK51j

Netflix Creates U.K. Film and TV Production Hub at Shepperton Studios

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The new hub will be situated at the iconic Shepperton Studios, which is in Surrey. It is part of the Pinewood Group, and was recently the base for “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” and “Mary Poppins Returns.” Pinewood recently bought land near the existing site and has set plans in motion to expand the studio space further, as first reported by Variety. – Stewart Clarke, Variety » https://ift.tt/2YveavZ

Netflix, Amazon Generate Twice as Much Revenue in U.K. as Broadcasters’ Streamers

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The Ofcom report, prepared by Ampere Analysis, says that Netflix generated an estimated $875 million (£693 million) last year, which by itself was more than the five traditional broadcasters’ own streaming services combined. Amazon Prime generated estimated U.K. revenue of $505 million (£400 million), ahead of the leading traditional broadcaster, ITV, whose ITV Hub generated about $316 million. Sky’s NOW TV delivered about $215 million, while All 4 generated $101 million and My5 $38 million. – Robert Mitchell, Variety » http://bit.ly/2JJobSA
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