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Code 8 decodes Netflix algorithm, surges to top of streamer’s charts

After generating North American VOD revenues of $5 million, the Telefilm-backed feature continues to exceed expectations by topping Netflix’s daily film list in the U.S.

Disney+ reaches milestone 50 million global subscribers

The number is nearly double the 28.6 million paid subscribers The Walt Disney Company reported in February.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for March 31 to April 6, 2020

Ozark climbs to the top of the Digital Original list, while Schitt’s Creek lands at #8 on the Overall TV Show chart.

Extra: Crave moves up Once Were Brothers release

Plus: Wattpad, Shaw Rocket Fund partner on a writing contest for self-isolating teens and Food Network Canada launches a new short-form baking series. (Unlocked)

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for March 24 to 30, 2020

Star Trek: Picard comes out on top, while Stranger Things and Ozark rise to #3 and #4, respectively.

Netflix cancels V-Wars, October Faction

Both series, produced by Toronto’s High Park Entertainment and publisher IDW, ran for one season on the streamer.

As YouTube and Netflix relieve bandwidth demand, who’s next?

The call to reduce video quality and limit network constraints will extend beyond streamers during the COVID-19 crisis as consumer demand rises.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for March 17 to 23, 2020

Star Trek: Picard leads the crew again, while The Mandalorian and Star Wars: The Clone Wars land at #2 and #3, respectively.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for March 10 to 16, 2020

Star Trek: Picard claims the #1 spot on the Digital Original list, followed by The Mandalorian and Castlevania at #2 and #3, respectively.

AVOD’s revenue potential in a growing streaming-focused market

As the world turns to steaming services for their media consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic, advertisers are taking note of the opportunities in AVOD.

Fox acquires ad-supported streamer Tubi

Tubi founder and CEO Farhad Massoudi will continue to head up the company.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for March 3 to 9, 2020

Star Trek: Picard claims the #2 spot, while Altered Carbon rises to #4 on this week’s Digital Original list.