Month: April 2026

Distribution

Who Owns the New Warner-Paramount? Renewed Scrutiny as Foreign Ownership Nears 50%

April 27, 2026 FilmTake Comments Off on Who Owns the New Warner-Paramount? Renewed Scrutiny as Foreign Ownership Nears 50%

Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal reveals a 49.5% foreign ownership structure, including significant Middle Eastern investment. While control remains with Ellison and RedBird, the scale of foreign capital raises new questions about media ownership, editorial independence, and the broader implications of consolidating major studios and news networks under one corporate structure.

Distribution

Cannes 2026: Stronger Packages, Tighter Capital, and a Market Built on Control

April 26, 2026 FilmTake Comments Off on Cannes 2026: Stronger Packages, Tighter Capital, and a Market Built on Control

Cannes 2026 reflects a more controlled film market, where strong packages and structured financing are driving deal flow. Prestige projects anchor the top tier, while elevated genre sustains the middle. Buyers remain active but selective, with greater emphasis on clarity, execution, and measurable return across global territories.

Streaming

The Shrinking Buyer Pool and the New Economics of Streaming Licensing

April 6, 2026 FilmTake Comments Off on The Shrinking Buyer Pool and the New Economics of Streaming Licensing

Streaming was long treated as a replacement for traditional television as audiences moved away from broadcast and cable. That narrative is now incomplete. What matters is how streaming is being integrated into existing distribution systems, reshaping how content is packaged, sold, and valued.