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News: Netflix Favors Time Warner-Charter Merger

January 20, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix’s top executive endorsed the pending $55B Charter and Time Warner merger, saying he views it as a positive development for streaming video.

Insight: Wanda’s Antitrust Issue After Legendary Acquisition

January 14, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

Antitrust issues are on the horizon for Wanda Group: CEO Wang Jianlin, China’s richest individual, announced the acquisition of Legendary for $3.5 billion.

Legal: W2 2016

January 13, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

The makers of the Machete film franchise did not have their constitutional rights violated when Texas denied their application for a film incentive grant.

News: Animation Studio Chairman Disappearance

December 27, 2015 FilmTake Comments Off

In August 2015, angry investors who lost money on Shan Jiuliang’s Fanya Metals Exchange, attacked, detained, and escorted him to the closest police station.

Distribution

Legal: W52 2015

December 24, 2015 FilmTake Comments Off

A group of small cable providers have complained to the FCC that content providers like AMC Networks Inc. hold too much leverage in carriage negotiations.

Insight: eOne Theatrical Revenues Decline

December 16, 2015 FilmTake Comments Off

In an attempt to cash-in on the television boom, eOne is building a greater presence in the U.S. But is eOne’s rush into television too little too late?

Legal: W51 2015

December 14, 2015 FilmTake Comments Off

Suspended California attorney and movie producer Peter M. Hoffman, who is awaiting sentencing in Louisiana for a film tax credit fraud.

Insight: Chinese House of Cards

December 13, 2015 FilmTake Comments Off

Financial backer of Jeff Robinov’s Studio 8, Fosun International, suspended trading on its stock after their chief executive went missing.

Lionsgate End of an Era

December 12, 2015 FilmTake Comments Off

[Updated]: With Divergent: Allegiant and Now You See Me 2 both tracking around $120 million each, how is Lionsgate going to plug a $350 million hole in their slate?

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

Distribution

April 28, 2025 Comments Off

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

Distribution

April 18, 2025 Comments Off

Legal

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

April 6, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

Resurrecting Value: How Syndication is Powering a New Phase of Streaming Monetization

March 22, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

Who Will Own the Future of Filmed Entertainment? Inside the Great Media Power Grab

March 1, 2025 Comments Off

Broadcast & PayTV

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

February 24, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

Finding Licensing Gold: Why Some Shows Are Worth More Off Their Home Platform

February 18, 2025 Comments Off

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

Broadcast & PayTV

February 24, 2025 Comments Off

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

Streaming

January 11, 2025 Comments Off

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

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

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

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.

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News: Netflix Favors Time Warner-Charter Merger

Insight: Wanda’s Antitrust Issue After Legendary Acquisition

Legal: W2 2016

News: Animation Studio Chairman Disappearance

Legal: W52 2015

Insight: eOne Theatrical Revenues Decline

Legal: W51 2015

Insight: Chinese House of Cards

Lionsgate End of an Era