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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.

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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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All Eyes on Pre-Sales: Can Cannes 2025 Spark a Market Revival?

Distribution
May 12, 2025 Comments Off on All Eyes on Pre-Sales: Can Cannes 2025 Spark a Market Revival?

Cannes 2025: Is the Independent Film Market Ready for Another Shake-Up?

Distribution
April 28, 2025 Comments Off on Cannes 2025: Is the Independent Film Market Ready for Another Shake-Up?
Distribution

The Window Is the Product: Why Streaming’s Next Battleground Is Access, Not Content

April 18, 2025 Comments Off on The Window Is the Product: Why Streaming’s Next Battleground Is Access, Not Content
Legal

Inside Paramount’s Corporate Meltdown: Fraud Claims, Merger Mess, and Shareholder Fury

April 6, 2025 Comments Off on Inside Paramount’s Corporate Meltdown: Fraud Claims, Merger Mess, and Shareholder Fury
Distribution

Resurrecting Value: How Syndication is Powering a New Phase of Streaming Monetization

March 22, 2025 Comments Off on Resurrecting Value: How Syndication is Powering a New Phase of Streaming Monetization
Distribution

Who Will Own the Future of Filmed Entertainment? Inside the Great Media Power Grab

March 1, 2025 Comments Off on Who Will Own the Future of Filmed Entertainment? Inside the Great Media Power Grab
Broadcast & PayTV

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

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

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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.

Europe’s AVOD Boom: How Ad-Tiers Will Reshape Streaming Markets in 2025

Streaming
December 29, 2024 Comments Off on Europe’s AVOD Boom: How Ad-Tiers Will Reshape Streaming Markets in 2025

Europe’s streaming market is on the verge of transformation, propelled by the rise of ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) platforms. Consumers increasingly favor lower-cost subscription plans featuring ads, benefiting major players like Netflix and local entities such as TF1+. However, platforms face challenges with ad relevance, viewer retention, and stringent EU regulations.

Splitting the Difference: Why Warner Bros. and Comcast Are Carving Up Their Empires

Broadcast & PayTV
December 17, 2024 Comments Off on Splitting the Difference: Why Warner Bros. and Comcast Are Carving Up Their Empires

Warner Bros. Discovery and Comcast are restructuring to separate their declining linear TV networks from streaming divisions, signaling the end of linear television’s dominance. This strategy, framed as a means to enhance value, highlights the sector’s collapse as advertisers and viewers shift to digital platforms. Mergers or sell-offs are imminent.

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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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