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Update: Relativity Media Lobs Litigation at Netflix

October 20, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

Relativity filed a $1.5B lawsuit against Netflix claiming breach of contract and trade libel, which a Netflix’s spokesperson called “baseless and ironic.”

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UPDATE: Likely Liquidation for Relativity & Lionsgate Buyout

October 16, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

Relativity could soon hold the dubious distinction of becoming the fastest company in U.S. corporate history to go bust after restructuring.

Anatomy of a Successful Salesman

October 9, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

If there is one thing that Relativity Media’s Ryan Kavanaugh knows, it’s a comeback. Relativity Media’s Ryan Kavanaugh has given many successful pitches…

Relativity’s Teflon Kavanaugh and Judge Wiles

January 21, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

Will Relativity’s Kavanaugh be able to escape the legal actions in connection with misappropriating $10 million in P&A capital used to prop up the company?

Netflix Subscribers Surge

Streaming

April 22, 2020 Comments Off

With most of the world in mandatory lockdown, Netflix doubled its quarterly subscriber estimates from January through March by adding 16 million new subscribers.

Shutdown Accelerates Streaming Takeover

Streaming

April 13, 2020 Comments Off

As the coronavirus and subsequent global shutdown forces film and television production into an unprecedented standstill, streaming services are accelerating their takeover.

The Paradox of Choice

Streaming

March 8, 2020 Comments Off

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.

Yet Another AT&T Video Service

Streaming

March 4, 2020 Comments Off

AT&T released its answer to subscriber losses with an all-new set-top service called AT&T TV, not to be confused with a plethora of other options. The basic package includes 100 channels.

AVOD Market Heats Up

Streaming

February 25, 2020 Comments Off

Several media companies are holding discussions to acquire advertising-supported video streaming services. Fox Corp is in talks with Tubi, and NBCUniversal is considering Vudu.

Film Streaming Value Report (Volume 1)

April 12, 2020 Comments Off on Film Streaming Value Report (Volume 1)
Film Producer Series

April 1, 2020 Comments Off on Film Producer Series
Film Advance Value Series

October 1, 2018 Comments Off on Film Advance Value Series