AMC – Page 2 – FilmTake

Is AMC Theaters for Sale?

December 8, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

As Cineworld prepares to buy Regal, is AMC, the world’s largest cinema owner, also for sale? Six companies have approached AMC since September.

More Screens in Fewer Hands

December 6, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

British film exhibitor Cineworld said on Tuesday it agreed to acquire the U.S.’s second largest film exhibitor Regal Entertainment for $3.6 billion.

[Part Two] Hollywood Financing is Broke

August 7, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Tang Media is set to purchase Open Road Films for an undisclosed amount. The price might as well be one dollar, given Open Road’s massive debt load.

Wanda Group’s House of Cards

July 18, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

A mysterious document that appeared on social media in China places all of Wanda’s Hollywood acquisitions in jeopardy.

Changing Exhibition Markets and Practices

March 1, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Wanda Group is in the position to transform theatrical exhibition markets in English-speaking territories.

Hollywood Welcomes Wanda Group’s CEO Wang Jianlin

October 18, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

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.

Why Portfolio Film Financing Is Reshaping Independent Film Investment

Distribution

February 28, 2026 Comments Off

Who Controls the Narrative? Ellison Empire Expands as Paramount Secures Warner in Hollywood Takeover

Distribution

February 26, 2026 Comments Off

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Why the Warner Sale Is About More Than Ownership and Control

February 24, 2026 Comments Off

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EFM 2026 After the Applause: Attendance Up, Deals Down, and the Industry’s Slow-Motion Correction

February 18, 2026 Comments Off

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EFM 2026 Analysis: How Capital, AI, and IP Strategy Are Shaping Film Dealmaking

February 14, 2026 Comments Off

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First Real Market Test of 2026: What EFM Signals for the New Deal Cycle

February 10, 2026 Comments Off

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Who Wins in 2026? Survivors, Losers, and the Strategies That Still Work

February 4, 2026 Comments Off

Streaming, Windowing, and the New Access Economy: Why Control Beats Content in 2026

Streaming

December 28, 2025 Comments Off

For most of the past decade, the streaming business was defined by a single, deceptively simple premise: more content equals more subscribers. Platforms raced to outspend one another, greenlighting volume at unprecedented levels, compressing windows, and treating exclusivity as an absolute virtue.

Streaming Growth Slows: How SVOD Platforms Are Shifting Strategies in 2025

Streaming

October 30, 2025 Comments Off

Global streaming is shifting from rapid subscriber growth to a focus on retention, monetization, and diversified content delivery. With mature markets slowing and engagement slipping, SVOD platforms are expanding into lower-ARPU regions, testing ad-supported tiers, and forging partnerships like Netflix’s landmark TF1 deal, which blends traditional TV, live sports, and on-demand programming.

Global Streaming in 2025: SVOD Growth Slows as Hybrid TV Models Rise

Streaming

August 26, 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.