Netflix faces heavy competition as it prepares to roll out across Europe as the number of on-demand services has already topped 3,000, according to a report from the European Audiovisual Observatory.
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Sailor Moon Crystal soars on Niconico
Japan’s Niconico has announced that the first episode of anime series Sailor Moon Crystal has been viewed more than one million times with around 250,000 comments in just two days.
Wuaki.tv plots European expansion
Just one month after Netflix announced aggressive European expansion plans, Japanese-owned VoD platform Wuaki.tv also looks set for a pan-European rollout.
Singapore’s Viddsee gets social
Singapore-based online short film platform Viddsee is entering web series production with mockumentary Get Social, about a social media startup.
Youku Tudou unveils in-house content
Youku Tudou has announced the release of more than 20 in-house productions, including a drama series based on hit movie franchise Tiny Times.
Alibaba launches film company
Chinese internet giant Alibaba has unveiled details of its new film and TV production company, Alibaba Pictures Group, which aims to produce 8-10 films a year.
Breaking schedules: China’s online video boom
Forget DVD and television; China’s young audiences are already consuming most of their entertainment through online video platforms.
Netflix to expand in Europe
Netflix has confirmed plans to expand into six European territories later this year, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Alibaba, Yunfeng invest in Youku Tudou
Chinese internet giant Alibaba has made another major media acquisition by purchasing a $1.22bn stake in online video giant Youku Tudou.
Big Bang Theory ordered off Chinese sites
Chinese authorities have ordered video streaming sites to remove four US TV shows, including The Big Bang Theory, in a move that suggests censorship is being tightened in this relatively free-wheeling sector.