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Streamers Swiftly Shift Strategies from Content Exclusivity Back to Partnerships

March 9, 2023 FilmTake Comments Off

Less than a year ago, the largest content rights holders, including Warner Bros, were hoarding vast libraries of content from third-party licensees for use on their respective direct-to-consumer streaming services, reversing standard practices since time immemorial.

How Streamers and Lockdowns Distorted Distribution Prices

February 15, 2023 FilmTake Comments Off

Even before unprecedented disruptions to the theatrical market, established film buyers and sellers were under tremendous financial pressure after spendthrift streamers elbowed in to populate their sparse film catalogs and vie for Oscar gold.

Netflix Innovates Theatrical Releasing with a Novel “Sneak Preview” Model

December 1, 2022 FilmTake Comments Off

In a move that its streaming competitors are likely to emulate, Netflix recently released Glass Onion, the sequel to Lionsgate’s Knives Out, in nearly 700 theaters on the traditionally strong Thanksgiving weekend, essentially as a sneak preview before becoming exclusive on Netflix.

MGM For Sale Again

December 22, 2020 FilmTake Comments Off

Metro Goldwyn Mayer, the once legendary Hollywood studio, is again up for sale for the second time in a year.

UPDATED: Sundance Heats Up

January 28, 2020 FilmTake Comments Off

After a slow start to the 35th annual Sundance Film Festival, the weekend produced a handful of sizable deals, including from Amazon Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and Lionsgate.

Funding Golden Age

November 26, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Against the backdrop of new streaming competition, Netflix is significantly increasing the amount it invests in producing, licensing, and acquiring films and shows.

Netflix Needs Content

November 7, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Although Netflix remains committed to producing original content, it is preparing to license more content from independent producers and distributors.

Netflix Banned

October 9, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Disney will ban all advertisements from Netflix across all of Disney’s entertainment platforms, including its television networks.

Netflix at the Movies

October 2, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

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

September 29, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Apple wants to carve out exclusive theatrical windows for exhibitors to screen some of its forthcoming feature films before streaming on Apple TV+.

Apple Triples Content Spending

September 24, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

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

September 15, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

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

August 25, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

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

August 12, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Disney will bundle its three streaming services, Disney+, ESPN+ and the ad-supported Hulu starting in November.

Uncharted Waters

Uncharted Waters

August 5, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

By reclaiming their content from licensees to launch standalone streaming services, traditional media companies are sailing headlong into uncharted waters.

Big Spenders

Hey Big Spenders

July 15, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

To woo subscribers away from Netflix, Disney, AT&T, and Apple are spending big bucks to produce original series content.

Hollywood Aims at Netflix

Hollywood Aims at Netflix

April 21, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix’s rapid subscriber growth slows in the United States at the worst possible moment.

Netflix Killer

March 27, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

The team at Apple responsible for the rollout of its new streaming service has been calling it a “Netflix Killer.”

Apple Needs Content

Apple Needs Content

March 19, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Apple is announcing its new streaming service on March 25th, but the company is still scrambling to sign deals with content providers.

Apple Debuts Streaming Service

Apple Debuts Streaming Service

March 12, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Apple is expected to finally announce its new streaming service during the company’s March 25th conference.

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The Evolution of FAST: A Game-Changer for the Film and Television Industry

Streaming

September 14, 2023 Comments Off

In a world where change is the only constant, the film and television industry has been undergoing a seismic shift over the past decade. The rise of streaming services has transformed how we consume content, challenging the traditional cable and broadcast models.

Amazon’s MGM+ Could Emerge as a Formidable Streaming Service After Acquiring Lionsgate

Streaming

July 28, 2023 Comments Off

By absorbing Lionsgate and Starz into MGM+, which is available and promoted worldwide to hundreds of millions of Amazon subscribers, MGM+ could emerge as a leading streaming service. Besides Amazon, Paramount Global is said to be considering Starz.

Streamers Swiftly Shift Strategies from Content Exclusivity Back to Partnerships

Streaming

March 9, 2023 Comments Off

Less than a year ago, the largest content rights holders, including Warner Bros, were hoarding vast libraries of content from third-party licensees for use on their respective direct-to-consumer streaming services, reversing standard practices since time immemorial.

Netflix’s New Advertising Tier is Off to a Shaky Start

Streaming

January 25, 2023 Comments Off

Netflix’s ad-based tier aims to reduce the high churn the company faced in 2022, attract new subscribers, and lure back those who canceled. However, by all measures, the rushed experiment is failing. Netflix’s AVOD tier accounts for just 12% of its subscriber base.

Streaming Services Revert to Advertising to Drive Subscriber Growth

Streaming

January 12, 2023 Comments Off

Last year was the first year in the previous four years that didn’t welcome a new subscription streaming service from Hollywood’s major players. The lack of a new streaming service did not stop the existing services from offering new ways to watch content through paid and free ad-supported options.

Unraveling the Netflix Effect: A Deep Dive into the Latest Film Festival Deals

September 25, 2023 Comments Off on Unraveling the Netflix Effect: A Deep Dive into the Latest Film Festival Deals
Starz Lost Access to Pay-One Rights for Major Studio Films

September 5, 2023 Comments Off on Starz Lost Access to Pay-One Rights for Major Studio Films
Universal’s Unique Deal Bifurcates Pay-One Rights Between Multiple Streamers

July 31, 2023 Comments Off on Universal’s Unique Deal Bifurcates Pay-One Rights Between Multiple Streamers

NEW: Pay-One Output Rate Report

July 19, 2023 Comments Off on NEW: Pay-One Output Rate Report
NEW: SVOD Episodic Licensing Report Series

December 15, 2022 Comments Off on NEW: SVOD Episodic Licensing Report Series
SVOD Episodic Licensing: Vol. 1

December 14, 2022 Comments Off on SVOD Episodic Licensing: Vol. 1

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