September 2016 » FilmTake

China’s State-Owned Film IPO Bonanza

September 14, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

One week before Shanghai Film went public, state-owned Omnijoi Media, listed on the ChiNext. On the very next day, China Film made debut on the main board.

China’s Burgeoning Online Video Providers

September 12, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

In a shocking spectacle of insider dealing, the Chairman of Baidu, along with others announced plans in February 2016 to buyout iQiyi from Baidu for $2.3B.

More Trouble for the Starz and Lionsgate Merger

September 5, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

A Starz Entertainment shareholder on Tuesday August 30th 2016 challenged the company’s proposed $4.4B merger with Lions Gate Entertainment.

Streaming

China’s SVOD Market Set to Explode

September 4, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

China’s online video market is massive: there are 660 million internet users, and 75% of those consume video content online. However, the SVOD model is new.

Studios Revamp Licensing Strategy: Exclusive Distribution Era Ends

November 28, 2023 Comments Off on Studios Revamp Licensing Strategy: Exclusive Distribution Era Ends
Netflix Reverses Course to Reembrace Third-Party Content Licensing

November 20, 2023 Comments Off on Netflix Reverses Course to Reembrace Third-Party Content Licensing
Film Markets in Flux: Navigating Strikes, Weak Sales, and New Distribution Models

November 7, 2023 Comments Off on Film Markets in Flux: Navigating Strikes, Weak Sales, and New Distribution Models
45 Top Titles on Offer at AFM

November 1, 2023 Comments Off on 45 Top Titles on Offer at AFM
Ripples in the Reel: How Strikes are Shaping the Future of Film

October 30, 2023 Comments Off on Ripples in the Reel: How Strikes are Shaping the Future of Film

The Reel Revolution: Film & TV Industry at a Crossroads Post SAG Strike

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November 14, 2023 Comments Off

After an arduous 118-day standoff, the SAG-AFTRA has finally brokered a provisional three-year contract with major studios, potentially concluding the extensive actors’ strike of 2023. The recent end to both the writer’s and actor’s strikes marks a pivotal moment in the industry.

Streaming Content Strategy: Global Ambitions Meet Economic Realities

Streaming

October 25, 2023 Comments Off

Top premium streaming platforms, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, Paramount+, and Max, are on target to spend $42 billion for original and acquired film and TV by the end of the year. Crime, romance, and dramas lead the pack in acquired content spending.

Netflix Delivers Soaring Financials, But It Wants More from Subscribers

Streaming

October 23, 2023 Comments Off

After posting impressive financial results, Netflix still wants more from its subscribers in several key markets. The streaming giant will hike prices for certain subscription tiers in the US, UK, and France. While its new ad and Standard plans remain unchanged, its Basic and Premium plans will increase.

FAST and Beyond: Opportunities and Challenges in the Streaming Universe

Streaming

October 17, 2023 Comments Off

Once a cornerstone of the subscription streaming industry, the allure of ad-free viewing is fading into the background as streaming platforms seek innovative ways to captivate audiences and minimize subscriber churn while subscribers navigate a complex landscape.

Europe Battles US Streaming Giants with a Labyrinth of Regulatory Actions

Streaming

October 10, 2023 Comments Off

Market preeminence by US streamers in Europe has raised the ire of several European governments, the EU Commission, industry regulators, and industry organizations. Thus far, 17 EU countries have imposed financial obligations on streamers to force more significant investment in Europe.

Distribution

Studios Revamp Licensing Strategy: Exclusive Distribution Era Ends

November 28, 2023 Comments Off

Warner Bros. Discovery has lost 2.5 million subscribers in its direct-to-consumer (DTC) division, encompassing HBO cable subscriptions and the Max and Discovery+ streaming services. The company also experienced a massive loss in advertising revenue for linear television, which still keeps the lights on at many studios.

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Month: September 2016

China’s State-Owned Film IPO Bonanza

China’s Burgeoning Online Video Providers

More Trouble for the Starz and Lionsgate Merger

China’s SVOD Market Set to Explode