February 2017 » FilmTake

Update: Wanda’s Buyout of Dick Clark Productions Falls Apart

February 22, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Update: Dick Clark Productions sues Dalian Wanda for $25 million after the Chinese conglomerate failed to complete it’s $1.07 billion buyout.

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Power Failure for Voltage Pictures Deal

February 21, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Xinke, a Chinese copper processing company revoked their offer to acquire 80% of Voltage Pictures for $350 million.

Distribution

Paramount Pictures: How Not to Run a Studio

February 19, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

In an unsurprising decision that many industry followers have expected, Paramount Pictures’ CEO Brad Grey is leaving the studio after 12 years.

China Expected to Officially Expand Film Quotas

February 12, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

China’s top film regulator, announced through state-run news sources that a quota expansion is likely in the coming months.

China Warns the US About Protecting Media Assets

February 12, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Wang Jianlin, chairman of Wanda Group, warned the U.S. last week against implementing protectionist measures for media assets.

European Film Market: Netflix and Amazon Propel Competition

February 12, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Love them or hate them, Netflix and Amazon are shaking loose cobwebs from the film market. The momentum from Sundance has sellers optimistic.

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Leaderless Sony Pictures $1 Billion Writedown

February 5, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

After $1 billion writedown Sony Corp. announced that it does not plan to sell Sony Pictures. The company is under pressure to sell after mounting losses.

Can Lionsgate Challenge the Studios Once Again?

February 4, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

After a string of massive hits, Lionsgate traveled full circle in 2016 when its top-grossing domestic film was Boo! A Medea Halloween.

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NEW: SVOD Episodic Licensing Report Series

The SVOD Episodic Licensing Series is your inside source to uncover what streaming services around the world pay distributors to license episodic content.

The Evolution of FAST: A Game-Changer for the Film and Television Industry

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September 14, 2023 Comments Off

In a world where change is the only constant, the film and television industry has been undergoing a seismic shift over the past decade. The rise of streaming services has transformed how we consume content, challenging the traditional cable and broadcast models.

Amazon’s MGM+ Could Emerge as a Formidable Streaming Service After Acquiring Lionsgate

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July 28, 2023 Comments Off

By absorbing Lionsgate and Starz into MGM+, which is available and promoted worldwide to hundreds of millions of Amazon subscribers, MGM+ could emerge as a leading streaming service. Besides Amazon, Paramount Global is said to be considering Starz.

Streamers Swiftly Shift Strategies from Content Exclusivity Back to Partnerships

Streaming

March 9, 2023 Comments Off

Less than a year ago, the largest content rights holders, including Warner Bros, were hoarding vast libraries of content from third-party licensees for use on their respective direct-to-consumer streaming services, reversing standard practices since time immemorial.

Netflix’s New Advertising Tier is Off to a Shaky Start

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January 25, 2023 Comments Off

Netflix’s ad-based tier aims to reduce the high churn the company faced in 2022, attract new subscribers, and lure back those who canceled. However, by all measures, the rushed experiment is failing. Netflix’s AVOD tier accounts for just 12% of its subscriber base.

Streaming Services Revert to Advertising to Drive Subscriber Growth

Streaming

January 12, 2023 Comments Off

Last year was the first year in the previous four years that didn’t welcome a new subscription streaming service from Hollywood’s major players. The lack of a new streaming service did not stop the existing services from offering new ways to watch content through paid and free ad-supported options.

Unraveling the Netflix Effect: A Deep Dive into the Latest Film Festival Deals

September 22, 2023 Comments Off on Unraveling the Netflix Effect: A Deep Dive into the Latest Film Festival Deals
Starz Lost Access to Pay-One Rights for Major Studio Films

September 5, 2023 Comments Off on Starz Lost Access to Pay-One Rights for Major Studio Films
Universal’s Unique Deal Bifurcates Pay-One Rights Between Multiple Streamers

July 31, 2023 Comments Off on Universal’s Unique Deal Bifurcates Pay-One Rights Between Multiple Streamers

NEW: Pay-One Output Rate Report

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NEW: SVOD Episodic Licensing Report Series

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SVOD Episodic Licensing: Vol. 1

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Month: February 2017

Update: Wanda’s Buyout of Dick Clark Productions Falls Apart

Power Failure for Voltage Pictures Deal

Paramount Pictures: How Not to Run a Studio

China Expected to Officially Expand Film Quotas

China Warns the US About Protecting Media Assets

European Film Market: Netflix and Amazon Propel Competition

Leaderless Sony Pictures $1 Billion Writedown

Can Lionsgate Challenge the Studios Once Again?

SVOD Episodic Licensing: Vol. 1

SVOD Episodic Licensing: Vol. 2

SVOD Episodic Licensing: Vol. 3

Update: SVOD Film Licensing Series