Australia’s streaming sector went through a major contraction this week with the announcement that Presto will close in January, while Quickflix has been sold to a US investor.
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Australia’s Quickflix enters administration
Australia’s brutally competitive streaming wars have claimed another victim, with Perth-based Quickflix announcing that it has entered voluntary administration.
Is Netflix serving Australia sizzle or sausage?
Advertising from local competitors aside, Netflix appears to be dominating Australia’s VOD market just six months after launch.
EzyFlix becomes first Netflix casualty in Australia
Australia’s EzyFlix has ceased operations, becoming the first indigenous streaming service to close since global giant Netflix entered the market in March.
Nine takes 8% stake in Quickflix
Australian broadcaster Nine Entertainment Co (NEC) has acquired HBO’s 8% stake in local DVD rental and VOD operator Quickflix.
Netflix heading for Australia
Netflix is understood to be planning a launch in Australia and New Zealand in 2015, with two acquisitions executives visiting Sydney next week.