Netflix Banned
Disney will ban all advertisements from Netflix across all of Disney’s entertainment platforms, including its television networks.
Apple
Netflix at the Movies
After a decade of primarily focusing on episodic content, Netflix wants to break the theatrical glass ceiling, especially since they are funding more original films.
Apple Goes Theatrical
Apple wants to carve out exclusive theatrical windows for exhibitors to screen some of its forthcoming feature films before streaming on Apple TV+.
Streaming Golden Age
Against the backdrop of expanding industry competition, Netflix is significantly increasing the amount it invests to produce, license, and acquire films and shows.
Apple Triples Content Spending
Apple raised its commitment from $2 billion to $6 billion this year to fund original shows and films for its new subscription video service, Apple TV+.
Apple Of Discord
Apple TV+ subscription service will launch on November 1st for $4.99 a month. However, with only a handful of shows available, it will not frustrate the launch of Disney+ or challenge Netflix in a meaningful way.
Netflix Market Report: Part One
Part One: Netflix Subscribers and Exclusivity. Netflix lost subscribers in the United States for the first time in nearly a decade. The next battleground in streaming will take place over content exclusivity.
Disney Takes Aim At Netflix
Disney will bundle its three streaming services, Disney+, ESPN+ and the ad-supported Hulu starting in November.
Uncharted Waters
By reclaiming their content from licensees to launch standalone streaming services, traditional media companies are sailing headlong into uncharted waters.
Hey Big Spenders
To woo subscribers away from Netflix, Disney, AT&T, and Apple are spending big bucks to produce original series content.