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  • Disney+, Hulu combined would own most hit titles in the US: Ampere Analysis

    Disney+, Hulu combined would own most hit titles in the US: Ampere Analysis

    Mumbai: A combined offering of Disney+ and Hulu would account for the largest share of the 100 most popular titles of any US subscription video on demand (SVoD) service. At approximately 30 per cent, the player would enjoy a comprehensive lead on Netflix’s 23 per cent, according to a recent study by Ampere Analysis.

    Shows from Disney’s Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and Hulu Originals, such as Only Murders in the Building and The Handmaid‘s Tale, are among them.

    Will Disney push to close the deal early? The US streaming platform Hulu is currently owned by Disney (67 per cent) and Comcast (33 per cent), who are due to reach a sale agreement in January 2024. However, recent reports suggest that Disney intends to close a deal sooner to take a 100 per cent stake and integrate the streamer into Disney+ as a combined offering.

    The merger seems logical to Ampere’s analysts, as Disney’s share of Hulu content has grown significantly, suggesting that the company has continued to invest considerably in the platform. Since September 2016, the proportion of Hulu’s catalogue for which Disney owns the distribution rights has tripled, from six per cent of all movies and TV shows to 19 per cent by September 2022.

    Meanwhile, the major studios without streaming platforms have reduced their contribution to Hulu’s content slate (down from 81 per cent in 2016 to 71 per cent in 2022), and those with their own streaming services have generally maintained or reduced their input. Specifically, the combined content from NBCUniversal, Paramount Global, and Warner Bros. Discovery now makes up less than 10 per cent of all TV shows and movies on Hulu.

    Title reclamation is posing a threat to Hulu. The removal of content from Hulu to support newer services like Peacock, Paramount+, and HBO Max poses a threat to Hulu’s competitiveness. The streamer has already lost highly popular titles like America’s Got Talent (to Peacock), movies and TV shows set within the Star Trek universe (to Paramount+), and Family Matters (to HBO Max). If major studios reclaim their proprietary content, Hulu could lose 10 per cent of its overall catalogue. This figure rises to 37 per cent of Hulu’s 100 most popular titles, using Ampere’s popularity score metric, which tracks overall online engagement with a title.

    Ampere Analysis analyst Christen Tamisin said, “The threat of further popular or critically acclaimed titles leaving Hulu for rival platforms is a concern as engaging content is critical for subscriber retention, especially as the US SVoD market nears saturation. This risk makes the argument for Disney to merge Hulu and Disney+ into a single platform stronger.

    “On the other hand, Disney+ and Hulu’s complementary catalogues mean a combined platform would have a more diverse content offering—akin to that of other major market players—than the two standalone platforms have currently. While the Disney brand has long been associated with family-friendly content, Hulu has a broader, general-audience appeal, offering a wide range of genres and more adult-targeted titles,” he added.

  • NBC announces new spinoff series ‘America’s Got Talent: All Stars’

    NBC announces new spinoff series ‘America’s Got Talent: All Stars’

    Mumbai: US broadcaster NBC has announced another extension of its long-running reality competition series America’s Got Talent.

    Premiering next year, the spinoff series America’s Got Talent: All-Stars will feature contestants from the past 17 seasons. It will offer fans a chance to see some of their favourite acts from seasons past compete yet again.

    The new season will premiere in 2023.

    Executive producer Simon Cowell with AGT veterans Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel will judge the contestants, and Terry Crews will join as host.

    The contestants include winners, finalists, fan favourites, and viral sensations from previous seasons of America’s Got Talent and Got Talent franchises around the world. The contestants will take the stage once again, but this time to compete for the ultimate All-Star title.

  • Sony Entertainment Television acquires rights of India’s Got Talent

    Mumbai: Sony Entertainment Television has acquired the telecast rights of India’s Got Talent, which is the Indian adaptation of the international format titled ‘Got Talent’. Previously Colors held the sole rights to telecast the show in India. 

    Since the airing of America’s Got Talent in 2006, the format ‘Got Talent’ was successfully adapted in over 70 countries. The show aims to bring pure talent to the fore, and it also reiterates that age is just a number. India’s Got Talent is a popular format where solo or group performance is welcomed, irrespective of social status or gender. 

    With an esteemed panel of jury to shortlist qualifying talent, thousands of hopeful aspirants from across the country are followed by viewers who vote to decide the final winner; the format gives a platform for many to showcase their inherent talent, thereby opening a gateway to worldwide opportunities.

    “India’s Got Talent as a format holds great potential, and Sony Entertainment Television’s stronghold in the non-fiction, talent-led reality show formats gives us yet another opportunity to resonate with the audience. Having acquired the rights from Fremantle, we are gearing up for an exciting new season of India’s Got Talent and we look forward to showcasing the best talent in our country,” said Sony Entertainment Television and digital business head- content Ashish Golwalkar. 

    Fremantle India managing director Aradhana Bhola said, “At Fremantle, we are delighted to be partnering with Sony Entertainment Television on yet another of our successful formats, India’s Got Talent. With its inherent diversity and inclusivity, the show is a true and unique representation of the talent of the people of India. It is our sincere hope that the forthcoming season will continue to offer irresistible entertainment to the audience who have given it so much love through the years.” 

  • Courteney Cox, Nick Jonas, Vanessa to feature in ‘Running Wild with Bear Grylls’

    Courteney Cox, Nick Jonas, Vanessa to feature in ‘Running Wild with Bear Grylls’

    MUMBAI: Running Wild with Bear Grylls’ is back, as the famed survivalist takes a new host of unsuspecting celebrities under his wing to explore some of the most remote locations around the world. First up joining the renowned adventurer is triple-platinum recording artist and actor, Nick Jonas, followed by SAG Award-winning actress, Courteney Cox, as Grylls takes them on the 48-hour extreme survival challenge of a lifetime.

    Airing exclusively on the Discovery Channel from 5 January every Thursdays at 9 pm, other celebrities joining Grylls include: dancer and Emmy Award-winning choreographer, Julianne Hough; stage and screen actress and singer, Vanessa Hudgens; alpine skier and Olympic gold medallist, Lindsey Vonn; and Hall of Fame basketball player, Shaquille O’Neal.

    Each of the accomplished actors and athletes will partner with Bear for two days for a one-on-one adventure they will never forget.

    From the remote African Savanna and mountain passes of Sierra Nevada to the wilds of Ireland and rocky shores of Corsica, the intrepid cast members will face their deepest fears and tackle everything from wild animals to rock rappelling as they journey through some of the world’s most unforgiving wildernesses, learning a little more about themselves in the process.

    Pushing their minds and bodies to the limit to complete their journey, they experience the excitement of being dropped into uncharted territory and tackling the wilderness head-on, which is daunting and draining, but also very empowering.

    · Television icon Cox joins Grylls on a harrowing journey to Ireland on this week’s Running Wild. Dropped along the wind swept coastline, they navigate jagged peaks and descend sheer cliffs, only to be battered by ocean swells. As they contend with the elements, the two struggle to stay warm and must subsist on a meager diet of maggots sourced from a rotting sheep. Cox’s limits will be tested, but her spirit shines while sharing insights on aging gracefully, the loss of her father, and the joy of motherhood.

    · Vonn takes a speedboat trip with Grylls, before they swim to shore, cross a chasm and dine on sea urchins. How will she get on?

    · O’Neal joins Grylls on an oversized adventure to the remote Adirondacks on Running Wild. After being plucked from a freight train via helicopter, Bear and the 7’1” Shaq battle dense forest, blood-sucking leaches and two-hundred-foot sheer rock faces in search of their extraction point. Along the way, Shaq’s infectious energy, tales of legendary NBA moments, and unwavering drive to be help others remind us why he is beloved the world over.

    · Hough joins Grylls on a roaring adventure to the African Savanna. They initially navigate the unforgiving African terrain on ATV and must elude a pack of elephants that block their path. Rappelling from a sheer cliff, they enter a remote canyon where they evade a pack of big cats, come face-to-face with a massive snake, and navigate treacherous waterfalls before reaching their extraction point. As they make their way through the dangerous and unpredictable terrain, Julianne shares her personal story of abuse, and the positivity and unwavering determination that got her to the top.

    · Jonas joins Grylls for an icy journey across the Sierra Nevada mountains. With a blizzard bearing down, Nick and Bear must rappel down a sheer rock face before navigating an avalanche-prone mountain face. Building camp under harsh conditions, the two feast on a frozen bird, and eventually make a heart-stopping swim across a freezing lake. Along the way, Nick gives us the definitive account of the Jonas Brothers’ split and reveals how his struggle with diabetes gave him the drive to reach the pinnacle of the music world.

    · America’s Got Talent judge and pop icon Mel B roughs it with Grylls on the shark-infested waters of the Irish coast.

    · After a breathtaking repel from a helicopter, Grylls and Hudgens evade a boulder avalanche, summit a massive dormant volcano, and come face-to-face with a rattlesnake, which makes for a cringe-worthy dinner. Along the way, Vanessa reveals her struggle to accept the passing of her father, and shares insights on her meteoric rise to stardom.

  • Courteney Cox, Nick Jonas, Vanessa to feature in ‘Running Wild with Bear Grylls’

    Courteney Cox, Nick Jonas, Vanessa to feature in ‘Running Wild with Bear Grylls’

    MUMBAI: Running Wild with Bear Grylls’ is back, as the famed survivalist takes a new host of unsuspecting celebrities under his wing to explore some of the most remote locations around the world. First up joining the renowned adventurer is triple-platinum recording artist and actor, Nick Jonas, followed by SAG Award-winning actress, Courteney Cox, as Grylls takes them on the 48-hour extreme survival challenge of a lifetime.

    Airing exclusively on the Discovery Channel from 5 January every Thursdays at 9 pm, other celebrities joining Grylls include: dancer and Emmy Award-winning choreographer, Julianne Hough; stage and screen actress and singer, Vanessa Hudgens; alpine skier and Olympic gold medallist, Lindsey Vonn; and Hall of Fame basketball player, Shaquille O’Neal.

    Each of the accomplished actors and athletes will partner with Bear for two days for a one-on-one adventure they will never forget.

    From the remote African Savanna and mountain passes of Sierra Nevada to the wilds of Ireland and rocky shores of Corsica, the intrepid cast members will face their deepest fears and tackle everything from wild animals to rock rappelling as they journey through some of the world’s most unforgiving wildernesses, learning a little more about themselves in the process.

    Pushing their minds and bodies to the limit to complete their journey, they experience the excitement of being dropped into uncharted territory and tackling the wilderness head-on, which is daunting and draining, but also very empowering.

    · Television icon Cox joins Grylls on a harrowing journey to Ireland on this week’s Running Wild. Dropped along the wind swept coastline, they navigate jagged peaks and descend sheer cliffs, only to be battered by ocean swells. As they contend with the elements, the two struggle to stay warm and must subsist on a meager diet of maggots sourced from a rotting sheep. Cox’s limits will be tested, but her spirit shines while sharing insights on aging gracefully, the loss of her father, and the joy of motherhood.

    · Vonn takes a speedboat trip with Grylls, before they swim to shore, cross a chasm and dine on sea urchins. How will she get on?

    · O’Neal joins Grylls on an oversized adventure to the remote Adirondacks on Running Wild. After being plucked from a freight train via helicopter, Bear and the 7’1” Shaq battle dense forest, blood-sucking leaches and two-hundred-foot sheer rock faces in search of their extraction point. Along the way, Shaq’s infectious energy, tales of legendary NBA moments, and unwavering drive to be help others remind us why he is beloved the world over.

    · Hough joins Grylls on a roaring adventure to the African Savanna. They initially navigate the unforgiving African terrain on ATV and must elude a pack of elephants that block their path. Rappelling from a sheer cliff, they enter a remote canyon where they evade a pack of big cats, come face-to-face with a massive snake, and navigate treacherous waterfalls before reaching their extraction point. As they make their way through the dangerous and unpredictable terrain, Julianne shares her personal story of abuse, and the positivity and unwavering determination that got her to the top.

    · Jonas joins Grylls for an icy journey across the Sierra Nevada mountains. With a blizzard bearing down, Nick and Bear must rappel down a sheer rock face before navigating an avalanche-prone mountain face. Building camp under harsh conditions, the two feast on a frozen bird, and eventually make a heart-stopping swim across a freezing lake. Along the way, Nick gives us the definitive account of the Jonas Brothers’ split and reveals how his struggle with diabetes gave him the drive to reach the pinnacle of the music world.

    · America’s Got Talent judge and pop icon Mel B roughs it with Grylls on the shark-infested waters of the Irish coast.

    · After a breathtaking repel from a helicopter, Grylls and Hudgens evade a boulder avalanche, summit a massive dormant volcano, and come face-to-face with a rattlesnake, which makes for a cringe-worthy dinner. Along the way, Vanessa reveals her struggle to accept the passing of her father, and shares insights on her meteoric rise to stardom.