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Broadcast & PayTV

How is the Election Like the Cable Market?

November 8, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on How is the Election Like the Cable Market?

Like the presidential election, Americans will only have two choices for cable providers, Comcast or Time Warner / Charter / Spectrum / AT&T.

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Streaming

Netflix Hefty Content Costs

November 3, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Hefty Content Costs

For every $8 per month, Netflix receives from its nearly 84 million global subscribers, over $6 is spent on content. 2017 content costs will hit $16 billion.

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Streaming

Hulu Takes Aim at Netflix

November 1, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Hulu Takes Aim at Netflix

Netflix captured 80 million subscribers using studio content as a gateway to building customers. Did Netflix’s 50% originals initiative cross the line?

Distribution

Update: Relativity Media Lawsuit Against Netflix

October 31, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Update: Relativity Media Lawsuit Against Netflix

The lawsuit never mentions the figure $1.5 billion that was widely ceased upon, and instead, opts for – “amount to be proven at trial.”

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Distribution

Update: Relativity Media Lobs Litigation at Netflix

October 20, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Update: Relativity Media Lobs Litigation at Netflix

Relativity filed a $1.5B lawsuit against Netflix claiming breach of contract and trade libel, which a Netflix’s spokesperson called “baseless and ironic.”

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Production

Hollywood Welcomes Wanda Group’s CEO Wang Jianlin

October 18, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Hollywood Welcomes Wanda Group’s CEO Wang Jianlin

Wanda’s CEO Jianlin is in Hollywood to purchase more media properties. The acquisition of Legendary for $3.5 billion was the biggest Hollywood-China tie-up.

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Streaming

Inside Netflix’s Shocking Subscriber Data

October 18, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Inside Netflix’s Shocking Subscriber Data

Netflix reported subscriber data at the close of business on Monday that significantly outperformed expectations. The stock soared – closing up 19.62%.

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Distribution

UPDATE: Likely Liquidation for Relativity & Lionsgate Buyout

October 16, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on UPDATE: Likely Liquidation for Relativity & Lionsgate Buyout

Relativity could soon hold the dubious distinction of becoming the fastest company in U.S. corporate history to go bust after restructuring.

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Streaming

Netflix Hits the Great Wall of China

October 11, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Hits the Great Wall of China

“Disney, which is very good in China, had their movie service shutdown. Apple had their movie service closed down. It doesn’t look good.” – Netflix CEO

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Exhibition

Netflix Calls Out Theater Owners

October 11, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Calls Out Theater Owners

At The New Yorker’s TechFest event last Friday the CEO of Netflix attacked the theater owners for the lack of innovation in the film business.

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Production

Anatomy of a Successful Salesman

October 9, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Anatomy of a Successful Salesman

If there is one thing that Relativity Media’s Ryan Kavanaugh knows, it’s a comeback. Relativity Media’s Ryan Kavanaugh has given many successful pitches…

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Production

China’s State-Owned Film IPO Bonanza

September 14, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on China’s State-Owned Film IPO Bonanza

One week before Shanghai Film went public, state-owned Omnijoi Media, listed on the ChiNext. On the very next day, China Film made debut on the main board.

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Streaming

China’s Burgeoning Online Video Providers

September 12, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on China’s Burgeoning Online Video Providers

In a shocking spectacle of insider dealing, the Chairman of Baidu, along with others announced plans in February 2016 to buyout iQiyi from Baidu for $2.3B.

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More Trouble for the Starz and Lionsgate Merger

September 5, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on More Trouble for the Starz and Lionsgate Merger

A Starz Entertainment shareholder on Tuesday August 30th 2016 challenged the company’s proposed $4.4B merger with Lions Gate Entertainment.

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Streaming

China’s SVOD Market Set to Explode

September 4, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on China’s SVOD Market Set to Explode

China’s online video market is massive: there are 660 million internet users, and 75% of those consume video content online. However, the SVOD model is new.

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Distribution

Paramount Concedes to the European Commission

August 30, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Paramount Concedes to the European Commission

Paramount Pictures made several commitments to the European Commission in their antitrust case against US studios and EU broadcasters.

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Broadcast & PayTV

Erasing Territorial Barriers in the EU for Media

August 29, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Erasing Territorial Barriers in the EU for Media

The European Commission has been investigating the six major US studios and the largest EU broadcasters for antitrust infringements.

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Update: Legendary Crossed $2B in Global Receipts

July 25, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Update: Legendary Crossed $2B in Global Receipts

For the first time, films produced by Legendary crossed $2B in box office receipts in 2015. Jurassic World accounted for 77% of all global receipts.

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Exhibition

Update: Auditing China After $12M Paramount Fraud

July 15, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Update: Auditing China After $12M Paramount Fraud

The MPAA and China film regulators negotiate to address box office fraud and expanding the number of non-Chinese films permitted on the mainland.

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Distribution Intelligence

Worldwide Film & Television Distribution Intelligence

October 29, 2023 Comments Off on Worldwide Film & Television Distribution Intelligence

Go inside dozens of content agreements for rights to transmit motion pictures and episodic television in multiple exhibition windows via PayTV and SVOD in Europe, Latin America, Canada, and the United States.

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Window Shopping: Why Holding Back Pays Off in Streaming Distribution

Distribution
June 9, 2025 Comments Off on Window Shopping: Why Holding Back Pays Off in Streaming Distribution

Cannes Recalibrates: Pre-Sales Shrink, Streamers Stall, and Co-Productions Surge

Distribution
June 1, 2025 Comments Off on Cannes Recalibrates: Pre-Sales Shrink, Streamers Stall, and Co-Productions Surge
Distribution

Cannes 2025: Rising Costs, Fewer Bets, and Smarter Deals in a High-Stakes Market

May 18, 2025 Comments Off on Cannes 2025: Rising Costs, Fewer Bets, and Smarter Deals in a High-Stakes Market
Distribution

All Eyes on Pre-Sales: Can Cannes 2025 Spark a Market Revival?

May 12, 2025 Comments Off on All Eyes on Pre-Sales: Can Cannes 2025 Spark a Market Revival?
Distribution

Cannes 2025: Is the Independent Film Market Ready for Another Shake-Up?

April 28, 2025 Comments Off on Cannes 2025: Is the Independent Film Market Ready for Another Shake-Up?
Distribution

The Window Is the Product: Why Streaming’s Next Battleground Is Access, Not Content

April 18, 2025 Comments Off on The Window Is the Product: Why Streaming’s Next Battleground Is Access, Not Content
Legal

Inside Paramount’s Corporate Meltdown: Fraud Claims, Merger Mess, and Shareholder Fury

April 6, 2025 Comments Off on Inside Paramount’s Corporate Meltdown: Fraud Claims, Merger Mess, and Shareholder Fury

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Streaming News

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

Broadcast & PayTV
February 24, 2025 Comments Off on The Broadcast Boom: Why Traditional TV Still Matters in a Streaming World

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

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January 11, 2025 Comments Off on Beyond Binge Watching: Ads, Sports, and Telecoms Are Steering Streaming Back to Cable’s Playbook

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 on One Platform to Rule Them All: Aggregation Will Alter Streaming Markets in 2025

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 on Europe’s AVOD Boom: How Ad-Tiers Will Reshape Streaming Markets in 2025

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 on Splitting the Difference: Why Warner Bros. and Comcast Are Carving Up Their Empires

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.

Worldwide Distribution Values

Distribution Intelligence

Worldwide Film & Television Distribution Intelligence

October 29, 2023 Comments Off on Worldwide Film & Television Distribution Intelligence

Go inside dozens of content agreements for rights to transmit motion pictures and episodic television in multiple exhibition windows via PayTV and SVOD in Europe, Latin America, Canada, and the United States.

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