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Platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Stan, Binge, Apple TV+ and now Paramount+ are all competing for the top spot in the streaming wars. Although the local Australian content is moderate, original material on each platform has grown immensely to attract and retain new subscribers. Roy Morgan CEO Michele Levine says Australia’s lockdowns and restrictions have “delivered an ‘unprecedented boom’ to Australia’s subscription services”. Research by Telsyte ind

UFC history has been made as American mixed martial artist Derrick Lewis has capped off the year by setting the all-time knockout record with his victory over Chris Daukaus at UFC Vegas 45. Lewis, who has “Knock Out King” tattooed across his chest, secured his 13th KO in the first round of his main event bout against Daukaus with a barrage of strong right hands. Lewis celebrated his historic victory with a small dance, then threw his gloves and his athletic cup into the limi

In the almost nine years since House of Cards premiered on Netflix, the concept of the streaming service original series has completely shifted the way television is produced, and the way we consume it. On-demand technology has brought many great things with it, and many great shows too, but there’s no denying that many of these shows feel like they’re missing something, and most of them seem to disappear from pop culture mere weeks after their release. Same-day season relea

Films typically have a 90-day exclusive window in cinemas before being released on other mediums, meaning the only legal option for consumers eager to see new movie releases is to visit a theatre. As the Covid-19 pandemic caused extended cinema closures, Disney launched Premier Access on their Disney+ streaming service, allowing subscribers to pay an additional once-off fee to stream the latest film releases at home. Premier Access made its debut on September 4, 2020, with th

Australia’s streaming business sector is stacked. With new players like Paramount+, BINGE, Disney+ and Apple TV+ joining the now veteran platforms Netflix, Prime Video and Stan, getting to premium amusement content is simpler and more reasonable than it’s ever been. A close comparison of what each streaming platform offers and the amount it costs could save you a fortune over the long haul. The first things to consider are value, content, quality, and compatible devices. But

The introduction of television in Australia in 1956 brought with it a host of economic and cultural dividends, aided by government incentives, regulations, and protection from international broadcasters because of Australia’s geographic isolation. Commercial access to its TV market and the development of networks have been controlled by government in waves across decades, underpinned by an intention to safeguard national sovereignty over its institutions and perceived cultur

“It still just blows my mind every day that people are so invested in this. I just hope they’ll continue to be, as it keeps unravelling.” When Iris Rogers, 28, returned home to her family’s farm in New York state to start her own business, she became caught up with the hunt for the original deed to the 235-year-old property. Her unfolding story uncovered secret written notes, a message in a bottle, mediums, a bible under a staircase, old poems, mysterious postcards, gold ring

What do the biggest sports in the world have in common? Stadiums filled with cheering fans, millions of viewers around the world, and billion-dollar industries. While this might make you think of soccer, cricket or rugby, there is an emerging contender in the world of sports that might not be on everyone’s minds just yet, but it should be. Esports as a competitive sport In esports, professional gamers compete against each other in organised tournaments. Team size depends on

Marvel continues to pursue their current trend of recruiting indie filmmakers by placing Destin Daniel Cretton ( The Glass Castle ) at the helm of its recent addition to the universe,  Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings . Sadly, the movie suffers from an abundance of all too familiar tropes, removing any possibility of injecting the franchise with the director’s unique style. Shang-Chi  follows the titular character, martial arts master Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), as he con

Most people remember the anti-smoking ads on television in the early 2010s. The bubble-wrap lungs being burnt and melted by a cigarette and Terrie H with her barely there voice as a result of her smoking.  Caleb Spackman, 19 from Melbourne, said he understands why so many of today’s young people have been turned off smoking and have instead taken up vaping. “I used to hate smoking because of those ads,” he says. He admits he smoked socially for a bit because it “tends to br