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    Reed Hastings stepping down as Netflix CEO

    Reed Hastings stepping down as Netflix CEO Netflix Inc. co-founder Reed Hastings is stepping aside as chief executive officer of the company he’s led for more than two decades, leaving the position to his two longtime associates, Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters. Sarandos, who was already co-CEO...
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    Record number of new TV shows in 2022 — but it's downhill from here

    Record number of new TV shows in 2022 — but it's downhill from here A new era of spending cutbacks in Hollywood may finally be impacting the number of TV shows in production, according to John Landgraf, chairman of Walt Disney Co.’s FX content. The industry released 599 adult-oriented...
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    Most-watched TV shows in South Africa

    Most-watched TV shows in South Africa SABC 1 soap Uzalo was South Africa’s most-watched TV show in November — and every month of 2022 for which South African TV audience ratings have been released. That is according to the latest television audience measurement (Tams) data provided by the...
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    Best Christmas movies to stream this year

    Best Christmas movies to stream this year Families travelling during the festive season may not have access to satellite TV broadcasts like those from DStv and the SABC. However, they can still stream Christmas movies while away, provided they have a suitable Internet connection.
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    What products you cannot advertise on Disney+'s entry-level plan

    What products you cannot advertise on Disney+'s entry-level plan Walt Disney Co. debuts the ad-supported version of its Disney+ streaming service Thursday with strict rules: No alcohol commercials, no political spots and no ads from competitors. The new service, which is priced at $8 a month...
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    Disney+ subscribers boom — but at a big cost for global expansion

    Disney+ subscribers boom — but at a big cost for global expansion Walt Disney Co. is evaluating its costs and seeking “meaningful efficiencies” after reporting results that fell short of expectations and wiped out about $15 billion in market value. Losses at the company’s direct-to-consumer...
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    Best value for money streaming services in SA

    Best value for money streaming services in SA Amazon Prime Video offers the best bang for your buck in South Africa compared to other streaming services, a MyBroadband analysis has shown. It is closely followed by Netflix and Showmax, with Acorn TV, Apple TV+, and Britbox proving to be the...
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    Streaming and online entertainment prices — SA vs the world

    Streaming and online entertainment prices — SA vs the world South Africans pay relatively low fees for online entertainment services compared to major countries around the world, an analysis by Picodi has shown. The discount coupon website recently compared the subscription prices of dominant...
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    Apple TV+ and Apple Music price hikes in South Africa

    Apple TV+ and Apple Music price hikes in South Africa Apple Inc. increased prices for its music and TV+ services for the first time, citing rising licensing costs, a move that risks giving rivals an edge in a fiercely competitive streaming industry. The company increased the price of Apple...
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    Netflix gained over 2.4 million subs in last quarter

    Netflix gained over 2.4 million subs in last quarter Netflix Inc. is growing again, and Hollywood can breathe a sigh of relief. The streaming leader added 2.41 million customers in the third quarter, exceeding internal forecasts as well as expectations on Wall Street. [Bloomberg]
  12. Jan

    Netflix Premium vs Standard vs Basic vs Mobile in South Africa

    The big differences between R99 vs R199 Netflix South Africans can stream movies and TV shows on Netflix, the world's most popular streaming service, at monthly fees ranging from R49 to R199. The streaming giant offers four plans in the country — Mobile, Basic, Standard, and Premium — each of...
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    Former Disney CEO says traditional TV is "on the precipice"

    Former Disney CEO says traditional TV is "on the precipice" Bob Iger, the former chief executive officer of Walt Disney Co., said traditional TV, including broadcast, cable and satellite, “is marching to a distinct precipice, and it’s going to be pushed off.” Streaming TV is gaining viewers...
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    Rings of Power shatters Prime Video viewership record

    Rings of Power shatters Prime Video viewership record Amazon.com Inc. said its “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” series drew more than 25 million viewers worldwide on its first day. The series, based on the universe created by J.R.R. Tolkien and set a few thousand years before the events...
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    Netflix plan with ads could cost around half a standard sub

    Netflix plan with ads could cost around half a standard sub Netflix Inc. is considering pricing its new advertising-supported tier at $7 to $9 a month, half as much as its current, most-popular plan, which costs $15.49 monthly with no commercials. The goal is to attract subscribers who are...
  16. Jan

    DStv streaming apps still giving problems 9 months later

    DStv dropping the ball on video streaming problems DStv patches its streaming apps in October 2021 to improve user experience, but the updates appeared to create more problems than they fixed, and the issues are ongoing. Customers have taken to social media and the Google Play Store to voice...
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    Netflix's ad-supported plan won't have offline watching

    Netflix's ad-supported plan won't have offline watching Netflix Inc. isn’t planning to let users of its new ad-supported tier download shows and movies to their devices for offline viewing, according to code found inside of the company’s iPhone app, removing a feature that customers enjoy on...
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    Investors betting against Netflix might be hurting right now

    Investors betting against Netflix might be hurting right now Investors who bet against Netflix Inc. in recent months might now be licking their wounds. Shares of the streaming giant have surged about 50% from their May low, buoyed by the promise of new features to revive growth...
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    Netflix shares surge after reporting lower subscriber losses than expected

    Netflix shares surge after reporting lower subscriber losses than expected After losing more than a million customers in the first half of 2022, Netflix Inc. has a message for investors: It could have been worse. The leader in paid streaming TV lost 970,000 subscribers in the second quarter...
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    Netflix gets Microsoft to run its cheaper ad-supported service

    Netflix gets Microsoft to run its cheaper ad-supported service Netflix Inc. selected Microsoft Corp. as the technology and sales partner for its new advertising-supported streaming service, a key step in its effort to reignite subscriber and revenue growth. Netflix plans to sell a cheaper...
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    DStv's price conundrum

    DStv's price conundrum MultiChoice continues to hike DStv prices annually even as it bleeds its most valuable subscribers, despite the growing competition from more affordable video streaming services. The satellite TV broadcaster dominated the home entertainment industry in South Africa for...
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