streaming platforms

The Senate has passed a bill that would expand the authority of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) to include streaming services like Netflix and Disney+. Robin Padilla, updates the MTRCB’s mandate to cover content from on-demand streaming services. Padilla argued that streaming platforms need oversight, especially when it comes to protecting children from what he described as "immoral" or "violent" material. The proposed law defines on-demand streaming services as platforms that let users watch or download curated video content online. “For paid on-demand streaming services, [MTRCB] shall require the streaming service to submit a list and classification of all movies, series, and programs offered and order a reclassification after screening, only as necessary,” the Senate's press release read. With streaming platforms now dominating how people consume media, lawmakers say this move is aimed at bringing the agency’s role into the digital era. Sony Funimation Global Group announced that all Funimation content are now available to Crunchyroll subscribers starting March 1, effectively merging Sony’s two anime streaming platforms. From TVs to personal computers, streaming anime is always one press away but what if you don't even have both of those devices or you don't have time to sit idly because you are mostly traveling? Read more in our articles including "MTRCB may soon be able to regulate online streaming platforms" and "All Funimation content migrates to Crunchyroll".