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Netflix Admits Concern

November 10, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Admits Concern

After losing U.S. subscribers in the second quarter, for the first time since 2011, Netflix finally admitted that the arrival of new streaming services from Disney, Apple, and others would hurt subscriber growth.

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Netflix Needs Content

November 7, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Needs Content

Although Netflix remains committed to producing original content, it is preparing to license more content from independent producers and distributors.

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New Details Emerge About HBO Max

November 5, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on New Details Emerge About HBO Max

AT&T’s WarnerMedia released details about its forthcoming streaming service HBO Max, which will officially launch in May 2020. The service will cost $14.99 a month, the same cost as HBO’s flagship service.

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British Content Boom

October 29, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on British Content Boom

As multiple streaming services prepare for an intensifying battle over European subscribers, British-made content continues to surge. This content bonanza and bidding wars between buyers are driving up prices for shows.

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Europe’s Last Stand

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Never known for adapting to changing markets, European companies are now forced to forge alliances in hopes of staying relevant after the well-timed onslaught of Netflix in Europe.

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State of Netflix

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As of September 30th, Netflix has over 158 million total subscribers – 60.6 million at home and 97.7 million around the world.

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Netflix Misses Subscriber Target Again

October 17, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Misses Subscriber Target Again

Netflix missed its quarterly subscriber forecast for the second consecutive quarter in a row. The company’s slowdown ahead of the introduction of several new subscription services is a troubling sign.

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Netflix Banned

October 9, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Banned

Disney will ban all advertisements from Netflix across all of Disney’s entertainment platforms, including its television networks.

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Netflix at the Movies

October 2, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix at the Movies

After a decade of primarily focusing on episodic content, Netflix wants to break the theatrical glass ceiling, especially since they are funding more original films.

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Apple Of Discord

September 15, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Apple Of Discord

Apple TV+ subscription service will launch on November 1st for $4.99 a month. However, with only a handful of shows available, it will not frustrate the launch of Disney+ or challenge Netflix in a meaningful way.

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Netflix Market Report: Part Two

August 27, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Market Report: Part Two

Part Two: Netflix Trends, International, Feature Films. Through the first six months of 2019, Netflix’s customer acquisition costs have ballooned to $292 per subscriber.

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Netflix Market Report: Part One

August 25, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Market Report: Part One

Part One: Netflix Subscribers and Exclusivity. Netflix lost subscribers in the United States for the first time in nearly a decade. The next battleground in streaming will take place over content exclusivity.