The Paradox of Choice
The major studios sabotaged the dream of a la carte programming and are now attempting to transform streaming into cable television via an ethernet connection instead of coaxial.
Amazon Prime
Production Battle of Britain
There is a mad rush by the most significant content creators, especially streaming services, to utilize the production infrastructure in England as a base of European operations.
British Content Boom
As multiple streaming services prepare for an intensifying battle over European subscribers, British-made content continues to surge. This content bonanza and bidding wars between buyers are driving up prices for shows.
Netflix’s Crown Slips
Netflix’s long-time streaming competitors Hulu and Amazon Prime Video are starting to capture more viewing marketshare.
Uncharted Waters
By reclaiming their content from licensees to launch standalone streaming services, traditional media companies are sailing headlong into uncharted waters.
Follow The Leader
NBCUniversal, who competed against Disney for Fox, is planning to follow Disney’s lead in India with the purchase of Zee Entertainment.
Netflix Lost Subscribers
Netflix lost subscribers in the United States for the first time in nearly a decade. The second quarter was also the worst quarter in terms of international additions that Netflix has posted in four years.
Hey Big Spenders
To woo subscribers away from Netflix, Disney, AT&T, and Apple are spending big bucks to produce original series content.