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Distribution

Are Hybrid Markets Here to Stay?

March 30, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off on Are Hybrid Markets Here to Stay?

Opinions are mixed about whether film and television markets should return to their pre-lockdown physical format or retain some online elements and transition to a hybrid model.

Streaming

Streamers Gain More Ground

March 17, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off on Streamers Gain More Ground

Many sales agents are now positioning as wholesalers and content placement agents for streaming platforms—particularly in Europe, where there are over 450 video streaming services.

Distribution

EFM: Open For Business

March 1, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off on EFM: Open For Business

Theatrical buyers, streaming services, and networks are all taking a fresh look at independent films as they struggle to fill programming gaps and meet the growing demand for filmed entertainment.

Streaming

Streaming Hopping

February 8, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off on Streaming Hopping

At the start of 2020, consumers in the United States subscribed to an average of three paid streaming services, but after months of government-mandated lockdowns, the number has increased to five.

Broadcast & PayTV

The Future Will Have Ads

February 3, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off on The Future Will Have Ads

In a recent survey of over 5,000 active online subscribers in the United States and Canada, 81% of respondents wished that paid streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video offered a free, ad-supported option.

Streaming

Best Year Yet

January 24, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off on Best Year Yet

In 2020, Netflix gained 37 million subscribers worldwide, breaking its 2018 record of 28 million new additions. Currently, Netflix has 204 million active subscribers.

Distribution

The Future of Film Markets

January 17, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off on The Future of Film Markets

Many uncertainties surround the format and nature of film markets in 2021, including the crown jewel – Cannes. All significant markets scheduled in the first quarter will be virtual.

Broadcast & PayTV

The Lasting Effects

January 12, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off on The Lasting Effects

As a result of diminishing content availability precipitated by production delays and cancellations, there will be large programming gaps for traditional television networks and OTT platforms to fill over the next two years.

Streaming

Netflix Subscriber Plateau

January 6, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Subscriber Plateau

Forced stay-at-home orders propelled Netflix’s fastest subscriber additions in its twenty-three history. The streaming leader added 26 million subscribers in the first half of 2020, making it one of the biggest lockdown economy winners.

Exhibition

End of AMC Theatres?

December 3, 2020 FilmTake Comments Off on End of AMC Theatres?

The world’s largest theater chain faces imminent bankruptcy if shareholders fail to purchase 200 million new shares being offered by the company.