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Who Owns the New Warner-Paramount? Renewed Scrutiny as Foreign Ownership Nears 50%

April 27, 2026 FilmTake Comments Off

Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal reveals a 49.5% foreign ownership structure, including significant Middle Eastern investment. While control remains with Ellison and RedBird, the scale of foreign capital raises new questions about media ownership, editorial independence, and the broader implications of consolidating major studios and news networks under one corporate structure.

Who Will Own the Future of Filmed Entertainment? Inside the Great Media Power Grab

March 1, 2025 FilmTake Comments Off

Traditional media powerhouses are fighting to maintain relevance amid digital disruption. In 2024, more than 50% of media M&A deals involved cross-sector acquisitions, reflecting a strategic pivot towards owning intellectual property (IP) that can be monetized across multiple platforms.

The Broadcast Boom: Why Traditional TV Still Matters in a Streaming World

February 24, 2025 FilmTake 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.

The Ad-Supported Gamble: How Netflix’s Missing Titles Affect Its Value Perception

August 27, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

At the launch of the ad-supported tier, 326 titles—about 5% of Netflix’s U.S. library—were missing due to unresolved licensing agreements. This gap includes around 60 Netflix Originals and 266 licensed titles, accounting for 11% of U.S. demand.

Paramount-Skydance Merger Collapses: Inside the Failed Negotiations

June 11, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

Skydance’s merger talks with Paramount collapsed in epic fashion on Tuesday after Paramount’s controlling shareholder canceled the deal, ending an attempt to turn around the troubled studio. The deal fell through just as it was about to be finalized.

Update: Skydance Media Acquisition of Paramount Diminished After Disjointed Annual Meeting

June 5, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

At their annual meeting on Tuesday, Paramount executives unveiled a plan to reduce costs and seek a partner for their streaming service. As a result, shares dropped nearly 5% as prospects for a merger with Skydance Media diminished.

The Never-Ending Story: Lionsgate’s Financial Maneuvers and the Fate of Starz

June 28, 2023 FilmTake Comments Off

The much-delayed spinoff of Starz was initially sold to investors as a way to unlock value by selling all or most of Starz but has now morphed into a way to separate and sell Lionsgate. The details remain murky after nearly two years of delays.

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May 22, 2026 Comments Off

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May 22, 2026 Comments Off

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Cannes 2026 Opens With Prestige Under Pressure and Buyers Searching for Audiences

May 12, 2026 Comments Off

Distribution

Cannes 2026 Cheat Sheet: The Films, Sellers, and Market Signals to Watch

May 11, 2026 Comments Off

Distribution

Cannes 2026 Splits in Two: Prestige Projects Inside the Festival, Structured Packages Outside It

May 1, 2026 Comments Off

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Who Owns the New Warner-Paramount? Renewed Scrutiny as Foreign Ownership Nears 50%

April 27, 2026 Comments Off

Global Film Licensing Values Are Repricing as Later Windows Gain Momentum

Streaming

April 16, 2026 Comments Off

Global film licensing values are shifting as first-run pricing plateaus and greater economic weight moves to second-window and library rights. The updated GFLI data reflects a post-2020 market defined by tighter buyer discipline, structured pricing, and more rational value distribution across the full lifecycle of film rights.

The Shrinking Buyer Pool and the New Economics of Streaming Licensing

Streaming

April 6, 2026 Comments Off

Streaming has long been treated as a replacement for traditional television, with audiences steadily migrating away from broadcast and cable. That narrative no longer captures the full picture. What matters now is how streaming is being integrated into existing distribution systems, reshaping how content is packaged, sold, and ultimately valued.

From Platforms to Packages: Bundling Is Rewriting Streaming Economics

Streaming

March 24, 2026 Comments Off

Streaming Regulation and Releasing Windows Are Reshaping SVOD Licensing Economics

Streaming

March 13, 2026 Comments Off

For the past decade, streaming economics were framed as a simple growth story. Subscriber gains masked rising content costs, and the prevailing assumption was that scale alone would eventually solve the margin problem. That assumption is now being tested as regulatory pressure, hybrid monetization models, and evolving release windows reshape how platforms acquire and value content.

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.