Netflix And Disney+ Users May Need A TV Licence
It’s not a bird, nor a plane, nor Superman flying into theaters this weekend—it’s Dog Man, aka the new animated movie about yet another dog who is also a cop. Those Paw Patrol pups better watch their back.
January is coming to an end and February is just about to get underway. This means a major shake-up in the offerings of all the best streaming services and many library titles disappear from one place, possibly appear elsewhere, and an entirely new library of new content arrives.
Disney+ as agreed to invest 25% of its local turnover to finance French, European content; and will get a nine-month window on newly released films.
Disney+ has signed a landmark media chronology deal in France committing it to investment obligations in French and European cinematographic and audiovisual works in return for a shorter release window.
Viewers who were not alive at the time may be surprised to learn that OJ didn't really look all that much like Cuba Gooding Jr. (Netflix) The Hooligan — A Polish ne'er-do-well is released from prison just in time to see his son taking up his mantle of lawlessness — and for their favorite football team's rivalry with another squad to sink to a new low of violence.
Streaming services have changed the way people watch TV, leading the government to explore new licence fee options
Fantasy movies take us to magical worlds where anything can happen—castles in the sky, talking animals, and amazing adventures. They let us escape from everyday life and dive into stories full of wonder and excitement.
The government is reportedly looking into asking Netflix and Disney + viewers to contribute to a licence fee to secure the future of the BBC. As viewing habits evolve the government could consider funding options to support the broadcaster when it reviews the BBC’s current Royal Charter, which will end in 2027.
South Indian cinema dominates the OTT platforms with exciting new releases. Allu Arjun's much-anticipated Pushpa 2 Reloaded is now available on Amazon Prime Video, alongside other thrilling films like Identity,
The TV licence fee will increase in April 2025. The price of the licence fee will be going up this year, the Labour Party government has confirmed.
The TV Licence fee could be extended to those who watch non-live TV on streaming sites like Netflix and Disney+ - and Brits aren't happy.