Digital platforms drive Canadians’ film viewing: Telefilm Canada

TORONTO – Led by digital platforms like Netflix, film viewing is on the rise on Canada, particularly among younger segments of the population, says a new study by Telefilm Canada.According to Audiences in Canada: Trend Report, 81% of films are viewed primarily at home, through either live broadcast television, paid streaming (via such subscription services as Netflix, shomi and illico.tv), and personal video recorders. Sixteen percent of films are viewed at movie theatres and 3% on mobile devices. While Canadians, overall, say that they go to the movies less often - owing to cost, a preference for watching movies at home and...