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Lionsgate Considers Separation

October 11, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Lionsgate is said to be in talks to split its film and television production business from its recently acquired premium-channel Starz into separate companies.

Will Amazon Buy ViacomCBS?

August 21, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

There is growing speculation that Amazon will acquire ViacomCBS after the post-merger dust settles.

Merger In Name Only

August 15, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

CBS and Viacom have reunited as one company after two failed attempts since 2016. The new company will be named ViacomCBS.

Cord Cutting Continues

July 28, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

During the second quarter, DirecTV’s traditional satellite service lost 778,000 subscribers and its streaming service DirecTV Now lost 168,000 accounts.

Third Time’s A Charm

June 24, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

For the third time in less than four years, CBS Corp. is yet again planning to merge with Viacom.

The Starz Farce

May 27, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

The timing of the anonymous leak that CBS was prepared to pay Lionsgate $5 billion for Starz, raises serious questions about possible market manipulation.

Back From The Brink

March 14, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

After years of internal divisions, family squabbles, lawsuits, and sexual harassment investigations, Viacom and CBS are starting to resemble real companies again.

Subscription Video Trends and Challenges [Part Three]

October 4, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

As the streaming market fragments into dozens of streaming options will Netflix become the Friendster or Facebook of media viewing?

TIFF Take Three: Trouble in the UK, Sight Unseen Films…

September 12, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

CBS Films did not acquire I, Tonya after all – Neon and 30WEST will distribute in the U.S. UK’s Icon Film Distribution runs out of money, again!

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Paramount Pictures: How Not to Run a Studio

February 19, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

In an unsurprising decision that many industry followers have expected, Paramount Pictures’ CEO Brad Grey is leaving the studio after 12 years.

Mobile Streaming Market Heats Up

November 21, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

When AT&T acquired DirecTV for $48.5 billion, they had big plans for mobile streaming. The FCC thinks DirecTV Now service “may obstruct competition and…”

Surging Growth in Third-Party Licensing as Studios Drop Exclusive Deals

December 7, 2023 Comments Off on Surging Growth in Third-Party Licensing as Studios Drop Exclusive Deals
Studios Revamp Licensing Strategy: Exclusive Distribution Era Ends

November 28, 2023 Comments Off on Studios Revamp Licensing Strategy: Exclusive Distribution Era Ends
Netflix Reverses Course to Reembrace Third-Party Content Licensing

November 20, 2023 Comments Off on Netflix Reverses Course to Reembrace Third-Party Content Licensing
Film Markets in Flux: Navigating Strikes, Weak Sales, and New Distribution Models

November 7, 2023 Comments Off on Film Markets in Flux: Navigating Strikes, Weak Sales, and New Distribution Models
45 Top Titles on Offer at AFM

November 1, 2023 Comments Off on 45 Top Titles on Offer at AFM

The Reel Revolution: Film & TV Industry at a Crossroads Post SAG Strike

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November 14, 2023 Comments Off

After an arduous 118-day standoff, the SAG-AFTRA has finally brokered a provisional three-year contract with major studios, potentially concluding the extensive actors’ strike of 2023. The recent end to both the writer’s and actor’s strikes marks a pivotal moment in the industry.

Streaming Content Strategy: Global Ambitions Meet Economic Realities

Streaming

October 25, 2023 Comments Off

Top premium streaming platforms, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, Paramount+, and Max, are on target to spend $42 billion for original and acquired film and TV by the end of the year. Crime, romance, and dramas lead the pack in acquired content spending.

Netflix Delivers Soaring Financials, But It Wants More from Subscribers

Streaming

October 23, 2023 Comments Off

After posting impressive financial results, Netflix still wants more from its subscribers in several key markets. The streaming giant will hike prices for certain subscription tiers in the US, UK, and France. While its new ad and Standard plans remain unchanged, its Basic and Premium plans will increase.

FAST and Beyond: Opportunities and Challenges in the Streaming Universe

Streaming

October 17, 2023 Comments Off

Once a cornerstone of the subscription streaming industry, the allure of ad-free viewing is fading into the background as streaming platforms seek innovative ways to captivate audiences and minimize subscriber churn while subscribers navigate a complex landscape.

Europe Battles US Streaming Giants with a Labyrinth of Regulatory Actions

Streaming

October 10, 2023 Comments Off

Market preeminence by US streamers in Europe has raised the ire of several European governments, the EU Commission, industry regulators, and industry organizations. Thus far, 17 EU countries have imposed financial obligations on streamers to force more significant investment in Europe.