Software:Binge (streaming service)

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Short description: Australian streaming service owned by Foxtel
Binge
Binge logo.svg
Type of businessSubsidiary
Type of site
Over-the-top media service
Available inEnglish
Predecessor(s)Binge (TV channel)
HeadquartersArtarmon, New South Wales[1],
Australia
Area servedAustralia
OwnerStreamotion
CEOJulian Ogrin[2]
Key peopleAlison Hurbert-Burns
(Executive Director)[2]
Products
Services
  • Film distribution
  • Television distribution
ParentFoxtel
Websitebinge.com.au
RegistrationRequired
UsersIncrease 1.529M (as of 31 March 2023)[3]
Launched25 May 2020; 4 years ago (2020-05-25)
Current statusActive

Binge is a video streaming subscription service available in Australia, owned by Streamotion (a wholly owned subsidiary of Foxtel). The service offers on demand and live entertainment, lifestyle, reality and movie programming.

History

In August 2018 it was reported Foxtel were expected to announce an entertainment subscription video on demand (SVOD) service. The service, internally codenamed Project Jupiter, aimed to combat the building competition from streaming services such as Netflix, Stan, and Amazon Prime Video. This new service would complement Foxtel's sports SVOD service which had been given the go-ahead (later launched as Kayo Sports) as well as offer an alternative to traditional satellite and cable Foxtel services.[4]

In October 2018, it was reported that Project Jupiter would launch in the first half of 2019 to coincide with the final season of Game of Thrones.[5] In March 2019 it was reported Foxtel had green-lit Project Jupiter, however, it would not launch in early 2019 as previously reported.[1] In September 2019 it was reported Foxtel had assembled a staff of 40 ahead of the launch who were located within the same facility as sister-company Kayo Sports. It was also noted the service's code name had changed from Project Jupiter to Project Ares.[6]

On 23 May 2020 it was announced the new service would be called Binge. It officially launched on 25 May 2020.[7]

Subscribers

Date Paying subscribers Total subscribers Ref
As of 4 August 2020 185,000 217,000 [8]
As of 30 September 2020 290,000 321,000 [9]
(As of December 2020) 431,000 468,000 [10]
(As of March 2021) 561,000 679,000 [11]
(As of June 2021) 733,000 827,000 [12]
(As of December 2021) 928,000 1,040,000 [13]
(As of August 2022) 1,192,000 1,263,000 [14]
(As of February 2023) 1,375,000 1,439,000 [15]
(As of March 2023) 1,484,000 1,529,000 [16]

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Content

At launch Binge was reported to offer over 10,000 hours of entertainment, lifestyle, reality and movie content without advertisements,[7] which was expected to expand to 20,000 hours of content within 12 months.[17]

Output deals

Binge's content is drawn primarily from output deals with Foxtel. Not all content available on Foxtel may be available on Binge due to competing agreements with other distributors (including other Australian TV channels) and/or streaming services in Australia.[18]

Ahead of Binge's launch, Foxtel and Binge acquired Australian rights to HBO Max original programmes distributed by Warner Bros. Television Studios.[19] In September 2022, Foxtel announced that WWE Network content would move exclusively to Binge in January 2023.[20][21]

Some of Binge’s suppliers include:

  • 20th Television (via Walt Disney Studios; selected titles)
  • ABC Commercial[22]
  • All3Media[23]
  • Amblin Partners (via NBCUniversal)
  • Banijay[24]
  • BBC Studios[25]
  • Cineflix Rights[26]
  • CNN (via Warner Bros. Discovery)
  • Columbia Pictures (via Sony Pictures)
  • DC Entertainment (via Warner Bros. Discovery)
  • Focus Features (via NBCUniversal)
  • Fremantle[27]
  • HBO (via Warner Bros. Discovery)
  • Max (via Warner Bros. Discovery)
  • ITV Studios[28]
  • Lionsgate
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Miramax (via Paramount Global)
  • NBCUniversal[29]
  • New Line Cinema (via Warner Bros. Discovery)
  • Paramount Pictures (via Paramount Global)
  • StudioCanal[30]
  • Sony Pictures Television[31]
  • Summit Entertainment (via Lionsgate)
  • Telepictures (via Warner Bros. Discovery)
  • TriStar Pictures (via Sony Pictures)
  • United Artists
  • Universal Pictures (via NBCUniversal)
  • Paramount Global[32]
  • Village Roadshow Pictures[33]
  • Warner Bros. Pictures (via Warner Bros. Discovery)
  • Warner Bros. Discovery[34]


Movies

Binge has access to some of Foxtel movie output deals for movies including Australian cinema, Hollywood blockbusters, British films, independent film and other global releases. Binge may or may not share a same day release with Foxtel's Foxtel Movies release depending on the title and the output deal with its distributor.[citation needed] Some blockbusters like Universal Pictures’ Fast & Furious franchise had an exclusive window on Foxtel's Movies Package before being made available to Binge and other Foxtel on demand subscribes.[citation needed]

Live linear TV channels

Binge also carries a lineup of 26 live linear television networks from Foxtel and other broadcasters.[35][36]

Subscription packages

As of June 24, 2023, Binge offers three tiers of monthly subscriptions defined by the number of simultaneous streams allowed – 1, 2, or 4 – and the quality of the streamed content from Standard Definition to High Definition. The standard plan now includes advertisements on all content except movies. The subscriptions range from $10 to $18.[37]

Supported devices

Hardware supported[38]

The devices on this list are supported by Binge:

  • Apple TV - supported on 4th Generation or higher on tvOS 12+
  • Apple iPhones and iPads - supported on iOS 12+
  • Android Mobiles and Tablets - supported on Android 7+
  • Android TV OS - supported on Version 7.0+
  • LG TV - supported on LG all LG TV’s from 2018 and later
  • Samsung Smart TV - Supported on all Samsung Smart TV's from 2017 onwards
  • Telstra TV - supported on TTV1 (4200TL), TTV2 (4700TL) and TTV3 (4701TL)
  • Chromecast - supported on Chromecast Ultra and latest 3rd Generation +

Software supported[38]

Supported web browsers by platform:

  • macOS (10.12+): Safari, Google Chrome or Firefox
  • Windows (10+): Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or Firefox

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mason, Max (3 March 2019). "Foxtel plots its next streaming service to take on Stan and Netflix". The Australian Financial Review. https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/foxtel-prepares-to-take-on-stan-netflix-with-project-jupiter-20190303-h1bx87. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Knox, David (13 August 2020). "Amanda Laing to oversee Foxtel content". TV Tonight. https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/08/amanda-laing-to-oversee-foxtel-content.html#comments. 
  3. ↑ "Foxtel subscribers grow 6% - AdNews" (in en). https://www.adnews.com.au/news/foxtel-subscribers-grow-6. 
  4. ↑ Mason, Max (6 August 2018). "Foxtel readies sport and entertainment streaming services to fight Netflix, Stan". The Australian Financial Review. https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/foxtel-readies-sport-and-entertainment-streaming-services-to-fight-netflix-stan-20180805-h13kg9. 
  5. ↑ Knox, David (29 October 2018). "Foxtel sports-streaming tipped for December". TV Tonight. https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/10/foxtel-sports-streaming-tipped-for-december.html. 
  6. ↑ Mason, Max (16 September 2019). "Foxtel ramps up Project Ares ahead of launch of 'Kayo's sister'". The Australian Financial Review. https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/foxtel-ramps-up-project-ares-ahead-of-launch-of-kayo-s-sister-20190915-p52qyo. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Knox, David (23 May 2020). "Binge ready to tempt". TV Tonight. https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/05/binge-ready-to-tempt.html. 
  8. ↑ Knox, David (10 August 2020). "Kayo, Binge, Foxtel Now paid subscribers top 900,000". TV Tonight. https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/08/kayo-binge-foxtel-now-paid-subscribers-top-900000.html. 
  9. ↑ Cheik-Hussein, Mariam (6 November 2020). "Binge, Kayo boost Foxtel subscriptions but revenue still down". AdNews. https://www.adnews.com.au/news/binge-kayo-boost-foxtel-subscriptions-but-revenue-still-down. 
  10. ↑ Knox, David (26 February 2021). "Binge for the fans". TV Tonight. https://tvtonight.com.au/2021/02/binge-for-the-fans.html. 
  11. ↑ "News Corp reports: Kayo audiences doubles, Binge climbs to new high" (in en-AU). 6 May 2021. https://www.mediaweek.com.au/news-corp-reports-kayo-audience-doubles-binge-climbs-to-new-high/. 
  12. ↑ "NEWS CORPORATION REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS FOR FISCAL 2021". 5 August 2021. https://investors.newscorp.com/static-files/0516b3f6-6d30-4a16-9d39-fdd631d69b3b. "BINGE, which launched in May 2020, had 827,000 subscribers (733,000 paying) as of June 30, 2021, compared to 80,000 subscribers (56,000 paying) in the prior year." 
  13. ↑ "Foxtel Group Second Quarter: Foxtel subs 4m, Kayo & Binge each 1m+". 4 February 2022. https://www.mediaweek.com.au/foxtel-group-second-quarter-foxtel-subs-4m-kayo-binge-each-1m/. "Binge reached 1.04 million subscribers (928,000 paid), up 122%." 
  14. ↑ "Foxtel's streaming subscriber base up 31% in Group Q4 and full-year fiscal 2022 results". 9 August 2022. https://mumbrella.com.au/foxtels-streaming-subscriber-base-up-31-in-group-q4-and-full-year-fiscal-2022-results-750544. "BINGE reached 1.263 million subscribers (1.192 million paid), up 53%." 
  15. ↑ "Foxtel Group Fiscal 2023 Second Quarter Earnings". 10 February 2023. https://foxtelgroup.com.au/newsroom/foxtel-group-fiscal-2023-second-quarter-earnings. 
  16. ↑ "Foxtel subscribers grow 6% - AdNews" (in en). https://www.adnews.com.au/news/foxtel-subscribers-grow-6. 
  17. ↑ Perry, Kevin (22 May 2020). "EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AUSTRALIA'S NEXT STREAMING SERVICE BINGE". TV BlackBox. https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2020/05/22/everything-you-need-to-know-about-australias-next-streaming-service-binge/. 
  18. ↑ "Foxtel secures exclusive HBO deal ahead of Binge launch" (in en). 6 May 2020. https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/foxtel-secures-exclusive-hbo-deal-ahead-of-binge-launch-20200506-p54q9o. 
  19. ↑ Knox, David (7 May 2020). "HBO deal a final brick ahead of new streaming launch". TV Tonight. https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/05/hbo-deal-a-final-brick-ahead-of-new-streaming-launch.html. 
  20. ↑ Szalai, Georg (September 27, 2022). "WWE Expands Exclusive Deal With Foxtel in Australia". https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/wwe-australia-foxtel-deal-exclusive-1235227445/. 
  21. ↑ Sim, Josh (September 28, 2022). "WWE Network lands on exclusively Foxtel's Binge streaming service in Australia". https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/wwe-network-streaming-binge-foxtel-tv-rights-australia-kayo/. 
  22. ↑ "Foxtel buys ABC TV programs". 11 January 2011. https://mumbrella.com.au/foxtel-buys-abc-tv-programs-38153. 
  23. ↑ "Foxtel lines up premium documentary channel Fox Docos to replace Arts network" (in en-us). https://www.c21media.net/news/foxtel-lines-up-premium-documentary-channel-fox-docos-to-replace-arts-network/. 
  24. ↑ "Foxtel Archives" (in en). 12 September 2019. https://www.banijay.com/blog/tag/foxtel/. 
  25. ↑ "Foxtel and BBC Studios reach new long-term content agreement". https://www.foxtel.com.au/about/media-centre/press-releases/2019/foxtel-and-bbc-new-agreement.html. 
  26. ↑ "Foxtel Australia acquires crime and lifestyle content from Cineflix Rights". 26 May 2014. https://tva.onscreenasia.com/2014/05/foxtel-australia-acquires-crime-and-lifestyle-content-from-cineflix-rights/. 
  27. ↑ Groves, Don (29 October 2020). "Foxtel gets ready to green light three Aussie dramas" (in en-AU). https://www.if.com.au/foxtel-gets-ready-to-green-light-three-aussie-dramas/. 
  28. ↑ "ITV Studios forms Foxtel partnership" (in en-us). https://www.c21media.net/news/itv-studios-forms-foxtel-partnership/. 
  29. ↑ "Foxtel and NBCUniversal complete new multi-year content agreement". https://www.foxtel.com.au/about/media-centre/press-releases/2019/foxtel-and-nbcuniversal-complete-new-multi-year-content-agreement.html. 
  30. ↑ "Foxtel distribution deal with Studiocanal". 16 October 2013. https://advanced-television.com/2013/10/16/foxtel-distribution-deal-with-studiocanal/. 
  31. ↑ "Blockbuster lineup for Foxtel Movies". https://www.foxtel.com.au/about/media-centre/press-releases/2012/blockbuster-lineup-for-foxtel-movies.html. 
  32. ↑ Samios, Zoe (15 March 2020). "ViacomCBS signs distribution deal with Foxtel" (in en). https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/viacomcbs-signs-distribution-deal-with-foxtel-20200315-p54a8g.html. 
  33. ↑ "Village Roadshow Film Distribution". https://villageroadshow.com.au/our-businesses/film-distribution. 
  34. ↑ "Foxtel and WarnerMedia agree major multi-year relationship expansion". https://www.foxtel.com.au/about/media-centre/press-releases/2020/warner-media-agreement.html. 
  35. ↑ Knox, David (28 July 2020). "No blackouts on Binge". TV Tonight. https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/07/no-blackouts-on-binge.html. 
  36. ↑ Stead, Chris (24 May 2023). "BINGE streaming service: Price, features and content | Finder" (in en-AU). https://www.finder.com.au/internet-tv/binge. 
  37. ↑ Barrett, Dan (2020-05-26). "Binge: is this Foxtel's last gasp or the future of streaming in Australia?" (in en-GB). The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/may/27/binge-is-this-foxtels-last-gasp-or-the-future-of-streaming-in-australia. 
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 "Binge". https://help.binge.com.au/s/article/Supported-Devices-Browsers. 

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