November 2017 – FilmTake

Amazon Abandons Live Television Ambitions

November 19, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Cable networks use bulk pricing to spurn Amazon’s ambitions to launch a skinny bundle with on-demand streaming and live television.

Comcast and Verizon Join Disney in Bid for Fox Assets

November 16, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Comcast drops its bid to acquire Twenty-First Century Fox. Disney will likely purchase Fox’s film and television assets before 2017 is over.

Hollywood Studios Search For New Money [Part One]

November 14, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

A false narrative is being advanced by news outlets that the reason for multiple failed deals is China’s clampdown on foreign investment.

Netflix’s Sexual Harassment Problems [Update]

November 8, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Many questions remain unanswered about the culpability of Netflix and MRC in the furtherance of sexual abuse by Spacey during House of Cards.

Distribution

Disney Attempts to Buy Fox Film and TV Assets

November 6, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Walt Disney Co has been in talks for the last couple weeks to buy film and television assets from conglomerate Twenty-First Century Fox.

Legendary Eyes Lionsgate: A Marriage of Convenience or Strategic Power Play?

Distribution

July 13, 2025 Comments Off

Starz’s Pay-1 Rates Breakdown: What Starz Paid for a Decade of Sony Films

Distribution

July 13, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

Streaming’s Premium Play: Why Windowing, Not Content, Holds the Key to Value

July 6, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

Streaming First, or PayTV Forever? The Global Battle Over Film Rights

June 28, 2025 Comments Off

Production

Will California’s $750 Million Film Incentive Revive Production or Reward Studios?

June 28, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

Mubi Makes Its Move: Boutique Streamer Goes Global in Buying Blitz

June 21, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

The Secret Behind Neon’s Rise and Why Its Future Still Hangs in the Balance

June 18, 2025 Comments Off

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

Broadcast & PayTV

February 24, 2025 Comments Off

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

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

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

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

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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Month: November 2017

Amazon Abandons Live Television Ambitions

Comcast and Verizon Join Disney in Bid for Fox Assets

Hollywood Studios Search For New Money [Part One]

Netflix’s Sexual Harassment Problems [Update]

Disney Attempts to Buy Fox Film and TV Assets