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    Amazon MGM Studios Charts New Course with International Distribution Ambitions

    Amazon MGM Studios plans to launch its own international theatrical distribution division as its deal with Warner Bros. expires at the end of 2025. This strategic move aims to enhance control over global film releases, maximizes revenue potential, and demonstrates Amazon’s commitment to theatrical models following its $8.5 billion MGM acquisition.
  • Production

    Is Hollywood Worth Saving? The Harsh Reality Facing L.A. in 2025

    Hollywood is facing an existential crisis as production declines, jobs vanish, and competition intensifies from regions offering better incentives. Wildfires have further destabilized the industry, while creative stagnation persists. Tax incentives may not suffice to reclaim prominence. 2025 holds critical potential for reform, or Hollywood may falter irreparably.
  • Streaming

    One Platform to Rule Them All: Aggregation Will Alter Streaming Markets in 2025

    Standalone SVOD services are experiencing a shift as consumers grapple with rising costs and subscription stacking. Many are turning to video aggregators, which simplify access but risk escalating prices. The market may soon consist of fewer standalone players alongside aggregators, highlighting the necessity for service bundling to reduce churn and enhance consumer convenience.
  • Distribution

    2024 in Review: Netflix Reigns, Roku Rises, Theaters Falter, and Trends Shaping 2025

    In 2024, the media industry faced significant challenges, with domestic box office revenues falling sharply due to delays and a lack of original content. Contrarily, free ad-supported streaming platforms like Roku gained traction, indicating a shift towards cost-effective viewing. The industry grapples with evolving strategies amid ongoing mergers and the rise of library content.
Streaming

Beyond Binge Watching: Ads, Sports, and Telecoms Are Steering Streaming Back to Cable’s Playbook

The U.S. streaming market is saturated, with 96% of households subscribed to services, prompting a shift from acquisition to retention strategies. Ad-supported models are gaining traction as affordability overshadows uninterrupted viewing. Live sports and telecom partnerships are key growth areas, while brand ecosystems are vital for subscriber retention in this maturing landscape.

Distribution

Amazon MGM Studios Charts New Course with International Distribution Ambitions

Amazon MGM Studios plans to launch its own international theatrical distribution division as its deal with Warner Bros. expires at the end of 2025. This strategic move aims to enhance control over global film releases, maximizes revenue potential, and demonstrates Amazon’s commitment to theatrical models following its $8.5 billion MGM acquisition.

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Amazon MGM Studios Charts New Course with International Distribution Ambitions

Distribution

Amazon MGM Studios plans to launch its own international theatrical distribution division as its deal with Warner Bros. expires at the end of 2025. This strategic move aims to enhance control over global film releases, maximizes revenue potential, and demonstrates Amazon’s commitment to theatrical models following its $8.5 billion MGM acquisition.

Is Hollywood Worth Saving? The Harsh Reality Facing L.A. in 2025

Production

Hollywood is facing an existential crisis as production declines, jobs vanish, and competition intensifies from regions offering better incentives. Wildfires have further destabilized the industry, while creative stagnation persists. Tax incentives may not suffice to reclaim prominence. 2025 holds critical potential for reform, or Hollywood may falter irreparably.

Beyond Binge Watching: Ads, Sports, and Telecoms Are Steering Streaming Back to Cable’s Playbook

Streaming

The U.S. streaming market is saturated, with 96% of households subscribed to services, prompting a shift from acquisition to retention strategies. Ad-supported models are gaining traction as affordability overshadows uninterrupted viewing. Live sports and telecom partnerships are key growth areas, while brand ecosystems are vital for subscriber retention in this maturing landscape.

One Platform to Rule Them All: Aggregation Will Alter Streaming Markets in 2025

Streaming

Standalone SVOD services are experiencing a shift as consumers grapple with rising costs and subscription stacking. Many are turning to video aggregators, which simplify access but risk escalating prices. The market may soon consist of fewer standalone players alongside aggregators, highlighting the necessity for service bundling to reduce churn and enhance consumer convenience.

2024 in Review: Netflix Reigns, Roku Rises, Theaters Falter, and Trends Shaping 2025

Distribution

In 2024, the media industry faced significant challenges, with domestic box office revenues falling sharply due to delays and a lack of original content. Contrarily, free ad-supported streaming platforms like Roku gained traction, indicating a shift towards cost-effective viewing. The industry grapples with evolving strategies amid ongoing mergers and the rise of library content.

Production

Is Hollywood Worth Saving? The Harsh Reality Facing L.A. in 2025

Hollywood is facing an existential crisis as production declines, jobs vanish, and competition intensifies from regions offering better incentives. Wildfires have further destabilized the industry, while creative stagnation persists. Tax incentives may not suffice to reclaim prominence. 2025 holds critical potential for reform, or Hollywood may falter irreparably.

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Amazon MGM Studios Charts New Course with International Distribution Ambitions

Distribution

Amazon MGM Studios plans to launch its own international theatrical distribution division as its deal with Warner Bros. expires at the end of 2025. This strategic move aims to enhance control over global film releases, maximizes revenue potential, and demonstrates Amazon’s commitment to theatrical models following its $8.5 billion MGM acquisition.

2024 in Review: Netflix Reigns, Roku Rises, Theaters Falter, and Trends Shaping 2025

Distribution

In 2024, the media industry faced significant challenges, with domestic box office revenues falling sharply due to delays and a lack of original content. Contrarily, free ad-supported streaming platforms like Roku gained traction, indicating a shift towards cost-effective viewing. The industry grapples with evolving strategies amid ongoing mergers and the rise of library content.

Slow-Motion Collapse: How Nostalgia, Streaming, and Short-Sightedness Undermined Hollywood’s Future

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Hollywood’s golden age of innovation and artistry is fading, replaced by an industry stumbling through a self-imposed crisis. The rise of streaming, an overreliance on recycled intellectual property, and dwindling opportunities or audience support for new talent have left the film and television world on precarious ground.

The FAST Frontier: How Free Ad-Supported Platforms Are Transforming Streaming and Cable Television

Distribution

As streaming fatigue sets in, consumers increasingly opt for FAST (Free Ad-Supported Television), with traditional cable providers feeling the pinch. Once considered fringe players, FAST platforms capture significant market share with their ad-supported, cost-free models, while SVOD giants drive premium content strategies and global expansion.

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