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Streaming

Hulu Subscribers Swell

January 13, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

The Hulu streaming service reached more than 25 million subscribers at the end of 2018. On a year-over-year basis Hulu subscriber growth rose 48%.

Netflix and Amazon Abandon Theater Bid

December 30, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Amazon and Netflix both walked away from the opportunity to acquire Landmark Theaters.

Alternative Film Funding

December 25, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

There is a renewed effort by production service providers to expand their operations into financing and distributing independent films.

Netflix Conquers Europe

December 19, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix gauged the climate in Europe perfectly, first by increasing funding to produce more local content, and by forging licensing deals with local content partners.

Distribution

Warner Plays Nice with Netflix, For Now

December 16, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

WarnerMedia’s decision may seem at odds with the company’s overall strategy to bring owned content ‘in-house’ to make it exclusive on its new streaming site.

Content Markets Reach Consolidation Fever Pitch

December 11, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

As media markets reach a consolidation fever pitch, three companies will emerge controlling nearly all content creation and distribution in the United States.

Streaming Showdown

November 27, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix’s streaming supremacy will be challenged in 2019 when Disney and Warner launch their own direct-to-consumer services.

Apple Postpones Slate, Again

November 4, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Apple has twice postponed the launch of its first slate of shows. Producers and agents involved in projects at Apple expect the date to be pushed back once again.

China’s Hollywood Love Affair is Ending

October 26, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

After two years of running Legendary Entertainment into the ground, China’s Wanda Group is exploring a sale of the once great production company.

Distribution

TIFF Film Rights and More

September 30, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

FilmTake surveys the latest distribution and financing deals that concluded before, during, and just after the Toronto Film Festival.

Amazon Vies for Landmark Theaters

August 17, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Amazon is preparing to acquire Landmark Theaters according to unnamed sources. Fewer and fewer Americans are going to the theater, but those that do are spending more and more.

Netflix in Europe: UK

August 1, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix is the most popular SVOD service in the UK, with an estimated 9.2 million subscribers, which for the first time is more than PayTV subs.

Netflix’s European Expansion: France

July 30, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

France has always been on the front lines against Netflix’s expansion in Europe, but its calculated indifference is waning.

Cable’s Last Attempt to Cripple Streaming Services

July 2, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Cable companies are buying distributors and content creators in a final attempt to cripple streaming services.

2018 Trends: State of the Industry

June 11, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

For three straight years, television and home video markets in the United States have lost subscribers. This downward trend is accelerating and shows no signs of abating.