December 2017 » FilmTake

UPDATE: Disney Buys Fox Film and TV

December 14, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Walt Disney Co’s deal to buy film, television and international businesses from Murdoch’s Twenty-First Century Fox is valued around $40 per share, or $75B.

Is AMC Theaters for Sale?

December 8, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

As Cineworld prepares to buy Regal, is AMC, the world’s largest cinema owner, also for sale? Six companies have approached AMC since September.

More Screens in Fewer Hands

December 6, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

British film exhibitor Cineworld said on Tuesday it agreed to acquire the U.S.’s second largest film exhibitor Regal Entertainment for $3.6 billion.

UPDATE: The End of Easy Money

December 2, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

No longer will taxpayers and producers be able to use EIS structures that solely finance production tax credits, presales, and other guaranteed funds.

An Inside Look at Netflix’s Latest Film Licensing Deal

Streaming

November 10, 2021 Comments Off

Netflix emerged as the winner in a nearly two-year auction process for the exclusive U.S. rights to stream Sony’s theatrical releases in the lucrative first PayTV window starting with the studio’s 2022 slate.

Netflix’s First Half Subscriber Growth Falls Significantly From Last Year

Streaming

September 21, 2021 Comments Off

Netflix’s subscribers have slowed sharply in the first half of this year compared to 2020 because of the popularity of Disney+ among families, the loss of popular licensed content, and other streaming competition from the major studios.

Comcast Looks to Europe to Bolster Weak Stateside Streaming Demand

Streaming

September 15, 2021 Comments Off

Comcast’s Sky will assist ViacomCBS with the launch of Paramount+ in the UK, Germany, and Italy to leverage distribution networks and content libraries to compete against the big four––Netflix, Amazon, Disney, and the contemplated WarnerMedia and Discovery combined company.

The SVOD Market in Europe Has Ample Room to Expand

Streaming

September 6, 2021 Comments Off

After a slow start compared to North America, Europe embraces its streaming future. Revenues in the 28-country bloc reached €12 billion in 2020, with SVOD alone accounting for €10 billion.

Streamers Gain More Ground

Streaming

March 17, 2021 Comments Off

Many sales agents are now positioning as wholesalers and content placement agents for streaming platforms—particularly in Europe, where there are over 450 video streaming services.

AT&T Loses Over $50 Billion on Half-Baked Content Distribution Ambitions

September 27, 2021 Comments Off on AT&T Loses Over $50 Billion on Half-Baked Content Distribution Ambitions
Are Hybrid Content Markets Here to Stay?

March 30, 2021 Comments Off on Are Hybrid Content Markets Here to Stay?
Virtual EFM Bolsters Film Market

March 13, 2021 Comments Off on Virtual EFM Bolsters Film Market
EFM: Open For Business

March 1, 2021 Comments Off on EFM: Open For Business
The Future of Film Markets

January 17, 2021 Comments Off on The Future of Film Markets

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SVOD Film Licensing Series

The SVOD Film Licensing Series combines comprehensive data from Volumes 1-4, enabling you to accurately validate and estimate revenue for films streaming in Europe and the Americas.

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Month: December 2017

UPDATE: Disney Buys Fox Film and TV

Is AMC Theaters for Sale?

More Screens in Fewer Hands

UPDATE: The End of Easy Money

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