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The Latest China-Hollywood Failed Deal

August 30, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off on The Latest China-Hollywood Failed Deal

China’s Recon Group fails to close its acquisition of Avi Lerner’s Millennium Films. All Hollywood-China deals are in peril, as many have failed to close this year.

China-Graft-Crackdown
Production

Was Wanda Group’s Chairman Barred from Leaving China?

August 28, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off on Was Wanda Group’s Chairman Barred from Leaving China?

Wanda Group dismissed “vicious rumours” that its chairman Wang Jianlin and China’s richest person, was detained by authorities and forbidden to leave China.

Open Road Films
Production

[Part Two] Hollywood Financing is Broke

August 7, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off on [Part Two] Hollywood Financing is Broke

Tang Media is set to purchase Open Road Films for an undisclosed amount. The price might as well be one dollar, given Open Road’s massive debt load.

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Worldwide Film & Television Distribution Intelligence

October 29, 2023 Comments Off on Worldwide Film & Television Distribution Intelligence

Go inside dozens of content agreements for rights to transmit motion pictures and episodic television in multiple exhibition windows via PayTV and SVOD in Europe, Latin America, Canada, and the United States.

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Streaming Growth Slows: How SVOD Platforms Are Shifting Strategies in 2025

Streaming
October 30, 2025 Comments Off on Streaming Growth Slows: How SVOD Platforms Are Shifting Strategies in 2025

Paramount’s Bold Bid for Warner: What a $60 Billion Merger Means for Hollywood

Distribution
October 16, 2025 Comments Off on Paramount’s Bold Bid for Warner: What a $60 Billion Merger Means for Hollywood
Distribution

Power Grabbers: Is Paramount About to Swallow Warner – and Media Integrity With It?

October 1, 2025 Comments Off on Power Grabbers: Is Paramount About to Swallow Warner – and Media Integrity With It?
Distribution

Film Distribution Reset: Genre Wins, Big Acquisitions, Sparse Deals, and New Frontiers

September 24, 2025 Comments Off on Film Distribution Reset: Genre Wins, Big Acquisitions, Sparse Deals, and New Frontiers
Distribution

TIFF 2025 at Halfway Mark: Slow Negotiations, Genre Plays, New Distributors, and Market Jitters

September 10, 2025 Comments Off on TIFF 2025 at Halfway Mark: Slow Negotiations, Genre Plays, New Distributors, and Market Jitters
Distribution

TIFF 50 Sees First Big Buy: Obsession Fetches $15M as Horror Fuels Market Momentum

September 8, 2025 Comments Off on TIFF 50 Sees First Big Buy: Obsession Fetches $15M as Horror Fuels Market Momentum
Distribution

TIFF Turns 50 as Buyers Weigh Rising Costs Against Shrinking Streaming Fees

September 6, 2025 Comments Off on TIFF Turns 50 as Buyers Weigh Rising Costs Against Shrinking Streaming Fees

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Streaming Growth Slows: How SVOD Platforms Are Shifting Strategies in 2025

Streaming
October 30, 2025 Comments Off on Streaming Growth Slows: How SVOD Platforms Are Shifting Strategies in 2025

Global streaming is shifting from rapid subscriber growth to a focus on retention, monetization, and diversified content delivery. With mature markets slowing and engagement slipping, SVOD platforms are expanding into lower-ARPU regions, testing ad-supported tiers, and forging partnerships like Netflix’s landmark TF1 deal, which blends traditional TV, live sports, and on-demand programming.

Global Streaming in 2025: SVOD Growth Slows as Hybrid TV Models Rise

Streaming
August 26, 2025 Comments Off on Global Streaming in 2025: SVOD Growth Slows as Hybrid TV Models Rise

Global streaming is shifting from rapid subscriber growth to a focus on retention, monetization, and diversified content delivery. With mature markets slowing and engagement slipping, SVOD platforms are expanding into lower-ARPU regions, testing ad-supported tiers, and forging partnerships like Netflix’s landmark TF1 deal, which blends traditional TV, live sports, and on-demand programming.

The Broadcast Boom: Why Traditional TV Still Matters in a Streaming World

Broadcast & PayTV
February 24, 2025 Comments Off on The Broadcast Boom: Why Traditional TV Still Matters in a Streaming World

As streaming platforms continue to dominate the conversation, traditional broadcast networks are proving their staying power by strategically aligning with digital platforms. New data confirms that network television still commands a substantial audience, with streaming partnerships extending its reach and influence.

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

Streaming
January 11, 2025 Comments Off on 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.

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

Streaming
January 7, 2025 Comments Off on 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.

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Worldwide Film & Television Distribution Intelligence

October 29, 2023 Comments Off on Worldwide Film & Television Distribution Intelligence

Go inside dozens of content agreements for rights to transmit motion pictures and episodic television in multiple exhibition windows via PayTV and SVOD in Europe, Latin America, Canada, and the United States.

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