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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Netflix getting broadcast TV channels for first time ever in app makeover – but only some telly fans will see first lot
The deal will reportedly bring an additional 30,000 hours worth of telly to Netflix next summer WIDEN THE NET Netflix getting broadcast TV channels for first time ever in app makeover – but only some telly fans will see first lot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NETFLIX is adopting broadcast channels for the first time after nearly all but killing off traditional linear TV. The streaming giant is picking up channels from TF1 Group, France's biggest commercial broadcaster, as part of a recently inked deal. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 TF1 offers scripted dramas, live sports and reality shows like The Voice Credit: AFP 4 Only Netflix subscribers in France will be able to tune into the bonus content, the FT noted Credit: Getty Viewers will be able to watch all five TF1 live channels, the Financial Times reported. The deal will reportedly bring an additional 30,000 hours worth of telly to Netflix next summer. TF1 offers scripted dramas, live sports and reality shows like The Voice. Only Netflix subscribers in France will be able to tune into the bonus content, the FT noted. However, if the partnership is successful, more linear channels may jump to streaming services in other parts of Europe and the US in future. Netflix will first wait to see how the TF1 deal fares before cutting any more broadcasting deals, Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters said in a statement. The companies did not reveal how much the deal was worth. Peters added that the partnership would help boost subscriber engagement. Netflix has further turned its attention to engagement, after pivoting away from sharing subscriber counts. 'By teaming up with France's leading broadcaster, we will provide French consumers with even more reasons to come to Netflix every day and to stay with us for all their entertainment,' Peters said. Netflix reveal huge list of movies and TV shows being axed next month – with some children's favourites in the mix The deal also means TF1 gets more eyeballs on the adverts it airs between shows. "As viewing habits shift toward on-demand consumption and audience fragmentation increases, this unprecedented alliance will enable our premium content to reach unparalleled audiences and unlock new reach for advertisers within an ecosystem that perfectly complements our TF1+ [streaming] platform,' Rodolphe Belmer, CEO of TF1 Group, said in a statement. It comes as streaming overtakes traditional TV for the first time in terms of viewership numbers. The milestone marks a steady shift towards internet-based telly, which has seen a near-doubling of streaming viewership since 2021 when it made up 26 per cent of TV use. Today that percentage stands at nearly 45 per cent, according to the latest figures released by Nielsen earlier this week. 4 "It's a credit to media companies," said Karthik Rao, boss of data specialist Nielsen, which launched its Gauge report on viewing statistics in May 2021. "They have deftly adapted their programming strategies to meet their viewers where they are watching TV, whether it's on streaming or linear platforms." Netflix claims to have "over" 300million subscribers. The deal would also allow Netflix to grow its audience in France. As of 2022, Netflix had 10million French subscribers, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said at the time. While TF1 Group's broadcast channels have 58million viewers per month, according to the FT. Its streaming service, TF1+, also reportedly boasts 35million users per month. Use Netflix on a computer or laptop? Try these useful shortcuts Here are some handy keyboard shortcuts... Spacebar – toggle play / pause Enter – toggle play / pause F – full screen Esc – exit full screen Left Arrow – rewind 10 seconds Right Arrow – fast-forward 10 seconds Up arrow – volume up Down arrow – volume down M – mute toggle Shift-Alt-Left Click – adjust the streaming bitrate (to improve or reduce the quality of the video)
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Netflix getting broadcast TV channels for first time ever in app makeover – but only some telly fans will see first lot
NETFLIX is adopting broadcast channels for the first time after nearly all but killing off traditional linear TV. The streaming giant is picking up channels from TF1 Group, France's biggest commercial broadcaster, as part of a recently inked deal. Advertisement 4 TF1 offers scripted dramas, live sports and reality shows like The Voice Credit: AFP 4 Only Netflix subscribers in France will be able to tune into the bonus content, the FT noted Credit: Getty Viewers will be able to watch all five TF1 live channels, the The deal will reportedly bring an additional 30,000 hours worth of telly to Netflix next summer. TF1 offers scripted dramas, live sports and reality shows like The Voice. Only Netflix subscribers in France will be able to tune into the bonus content, the FT noted. Advertisement READ MORE ON NETFLIX However, if the partnership is successful, more linear channels may jump to streaming services in other parts of Europe and the US in future. Netflix will first wait to see how the TF1 deal fares before cutting any more broadcasting deals, Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters said in a statement. The companies did not reveal how much the deal was worth. Peters added that the partnership would help boost subscriber engagement. Advertisement Most read in Tech Netflix has further turned its attention to engagement, after pivoting away from sharing subscriber counts. 'By teaming up with France's leading broadcaster, we will provide French consumers with even more reasons to come to Netflix every day and to stay with us for all their entertainment,' Peters said. Netflix reveal huge list of movies and TV shows being axed next month – with some children's favourites in the mix The deal also means TF1 gets more eyeballs on the adverts it airs between shows. "As viewing habits shift toward on-demand consumption and audience fragmentation increases, this unprecedented alliance will enable our premium content to reach unparalleled audiences and unlock new reach for advertisers within an ecosystem that perfectly complements our TF1+ [streaming] platform,' Rodolphe Belmer, CEO of TF1 Group, said in a statement. Advertisement It comes as The milestone marks a steady shift towards internet-based telly, which has seen a near-doubling of streaming viewership since 2021 when it made up 26 per cent of TV use. Today that percentage stands at nearly 45 per cent, according to the latest figures released by Nielsen earlier this week. 4 Advertisement "It's a credit to media companies," said Karthik Rao, boss of data specialist Nielsen, which launched its Gauge report on viewing statistics in May 2021. "They have deftly adapted their programming strategies to meet their viewers where they are watching TV, whether it's on streaming or linear platforms." Netflix claims to have "over" 300million subscribers. The deal would also allow Netflix to grow its audience in France. Advertisement As of 2022, Netflix had 10million French subscribers, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said at the time. While TF1 Group's broadcast channels have 58million viewers per month, according to the FT. Its streaming service, TF1+, also reportedly boasts 35million users per month. Use Netflix on a computer or laptop? Try these useful shortcuts Here are some handy keyboard shortcuts... Spacebar – toggle play / pause Enter – toggle play / pause F – full screen Esc – exit full screen Left Arrow – rewind 10 seconds Right Arrow – fast-forward 10 seconds Up arrow – volume up Down arrow – volume down M – mute toggle Shift-Alt-Left Click – adjust the streaming bitrate (to improve or reduce the quality of the video) 4 Streaming recently overtook traditional TV for the first time in terms of viewership numbers Credit: Getty Advertisement
Engadget
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Netflix signs deal to host live TV channels in France
Everything old is new again. Netflix just inked a deal to air live television broadcasts in France , turning the streaming giant into, well, regular TV. The platform will host five traditional broadcast channels from French TV behemoth TF1. Subscribers in the region will have access to live programming and on-demand content. The partnership officially begins next summer. The channels underneath TF1's umbrella air everything from reality shows like The Voice to live sports, including the French national football team's matches. The deal brings a whole lot of content to Netflix, as TF1 has a massive back catalog. This includes popular local dramas like Brocéliande and reality shows like Koh-Lanta . Greg Peters, co-chief executive of Netflix, told Financial Times that TF1 is a 'producer of great, premium content." This move could help the platform with customer retention in the region. TF1 gets access to a large pool of potential viewers, as Netflix's subscriber base in France passed 10 million in 2022 . That's around 13 percent of the country's total population. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. This isn't the first time the two companies have teamed up. TF1 and Netflix have collaborated on scripted shows like Les Combattantes and Tout le bleu du ciel . This is likely due to a mandate in France that requires streaming services to reinvest in local content . It's also not the first time Netflix has experimented with live TV in the region. The platform tested a live TV channel called Direct back in 2020 . This is fascinating because Netflix began as an alternative to live TV and now it's becoming live TV . You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
Sky News AU
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
The Block 2025: Channel Nine under fire after fans notice 'irresponsible' Scott Cam detail in new trailer for hit renovation series
Channel Nine has come under fire after fans of The Block noticed an "irresponsible" detail in the trailer for the new 2025 hit renovation series. The Block is expected to return to screens in August, with a fresh round of Blockheads this year building homes from scratch in the Victoria town of Daylesford before each one goes under the hammer for a grand prize. In a fun-packed teaser shared on the renovation show's social media accounts on Wednesday, Scotty Cam and Shelley Craft are seen sounding the horns of two big red trucks en route to the new countryside location. The co-hosts are joined by The Block's famous troupe, including former contestant turned foreman Dan Reilly and real estate agent Marty Fox. Judge Darren Palmer also made a cameo appearance riding a horse shirtless and, in true county theme, declared, "Howdy man". However, fans were quick to notice that Scotty and Shelley were not wearing seatbelts while driving the trucks and lashed out at the detail. "Probably should have put ya seatbelts on," one viewer wrote. Another person questioned, "Where are your seatbelts?" while a third person asked, "Why aren't they wearing their seatbelts, Nine?" One more viewer said Channel Nine was "irresponsible" for showing the TV figures not wearing the crucial safety feature. "How irresponsible of Channel 9 to advertise in prime time, showing celebrities driving on country roads and not wearing seatbelts," they said. "Clearly not aware of the road toll related to driving on rural roads." It's unclear whether Scotty and Shelly were driving the trucks or the scene was created using CGI, with some fans convinced of the latter. "They're not actually driving... watch the windows on the driver's side same scenery," one fan wrote. "It's obviously CGI," another person added. Elsewhere in the trailer, the new 2025 Blockheads were introduced to fans awaiting the return of the top-rated series. Emma and Ben, Can and Han, Robby and Matt, Alicia and Sonny, Brit and Taz enthusiastically jumped out of the back of one of the trailers in pairs. Scotty said a "truckload of fun" awaited the contents, who will undergo the tough job of building homes from scratch in a dramatic series first. The move marks a pivotal step away from the previous series stars competing against each other to renovate a home and sell it at an auction. The premise remains that the couple who wins the highest price at auction receives a grand monetary prize to help set them up for life. The Block has continuously built a strong lead in the prime-time TV ratings, surging ahead of Seven's My Kitchen Rules and The Voice. has contacted Channel Nine for comment.
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Netflix is looking more like the cable model it used to say was doomed
Netflix just made a groundbreaking deal to show a TV network's live and on-demand programming. Starting next summer, people in France will be able to watch content from French TV network TF1, including "The Voice," soaps, and big live sports events. "This is a first-of-its-kind partnership that plays to our strengths of giving audiences the best entertainment alongside the best discovery experience," Greg Peters, co-CEO of Netflix, said in a statement. "By teaming up with France's leading broadcaster we will provide French consumers with even more reasons to come to Netflix every day and to stay with us for all their entertainment." And just like that, Netflix is looking more and more like the cable model it used to say was doomed. It's unclear why Netflix chose France for its first such partnership and if it could signal the start of a broader push. Industry watchers were quick to speculate that more could follow. "I would expect to see these deals crop up in other markets," Ampere Analysis' Guy Bisson said, pointing to the UK as a natural next market. Netflix is far ahead of the paid streamer pack. To keep growing, it has to continually unlock new kinds of content that keep subscribers sticking around. That's why it has moved into live sports and other events, as well as kids' shows and games. But it has never signed a deal for live TV channels, and the TF1 partnership fits Netflix's goal of being a one-stop entertainment shop. It also feeds its advertising ambitions. Netflix is leaning on ads for its next phase of growth, and advertisers place a high value on live audiences because they're seen as more attentive. Netflix's ad tier reaches 94 million monthly active users, according to the company. All in, it has more than 300 million paid subscribers. There's also an upside for cable and linear TV broadcasters in partnering with Netflix. Their audiences are waning, and Netflix and other tech platforms can connect them to more viewers. TF1 is free to air in France, so being on Netflix doesn't cannibalize subscription revenue, though it could jeopardize the broadcaster's standing with advertisers by distributing on a platform it doesn't control. TV networks' partnership with tech platforms has taken other forms, as well. Media companies in the US, needing short-term revenue, have long licensed their shows to Netflix, for example. TV companies have also put full episodes of shows on YouTube as they look for new sources of revenue and viewers. Streaming industry analyst Dan Rayburn said the TF1 deal won't likely be replicated in the US anytime soon, however. US TV companies like Disney and Paramount are invested in their own streamers. Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery 's cable networks are soon to be out there on their own as their parent companies prepare to spin them off, but he doubted either are big enough to be interesting to Netflix.
