September 2021 » FilmTake

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

September 27, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off

After losing over $50 billion on a series of failed forays into content production and distribution, AT&T was forced to start selling stakes in its recently acquired media assets or risk weakening its monopolistic grip on telecom and internet delivery.

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

September 21, 2021 FilmTake 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

September 15, 2021 FilmTake 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.

Movie Theater Attendance Roars Back to Life Despite Ongoing Restrictions

September 12, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off

Embracing this day-and-date strategy follows seismic industry shifts last year that led WarnerMedia to release all its films on HBO Max when theaters were more or less closed due to lockdowns.

The SVOD Market in Europe Has Ample Room to Expand

September 6, 2021 FilmTake 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.

AT&T’s Great Media Escape Takes Shape After DirecTV and WarnerMedia Selloffs

September 5, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off

AT&T’s decision to acquire a declining DirecTV in 2015 and a bloated WarnerMedia in 2018 were massive miscalculations. Desperate to pay down its debt, in March 2021, AT&T announced it would sell a 30% stake in DirecTV.

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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

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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

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NEW: SVOD Episodic Licensing Report Series

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SVOD Episodic Licensing: Vol. 1

December 14, 2022 Comments Off on SVOD Episodic Licensing: Vol. 1

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Month: September 2021

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

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

Comcast Looks to Europe to Bolster Weak Stateside Streaming Demand

Movie Theater Attendance Roars Back to Life Despite Ongoing Restrictions

The SVOD Market in Europe Has Ample Room to Expand

AT&T’s Great Media Escape Takes Shape After DirecTV and WarnerMedia Selloffs

SVOD Episodic Licensing: Vol. 1

SVOD Episodic Licensing: Vol. 2

SVOD Episodic Licensing: Vol. 3

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