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Window Shopping: Why Holding Back Pays Off in Streaming Distribution

June 9, 2025 FilmTake Comments Off on Window Shopping: Why Holding Back Pays Off in Streaming Distribution

Studios are no longer tied to a single strategy for releasing films. Instead, each major player is now juggling theatrical, transactional, and streaming windows with increasing precision. Below is an examination of how studios like Universal, Sony, and Paramount are embracing staggered, platform-specific Pay-One strategies.

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The Window Is the Product: Why Streaming’s Next Battleground Is Access, Not Content

April 18, 2025 FilmTake Comments Off on The Window Is the Product: Why Streaming’s Next Battleground Is Access, Not Content

The dominance of social video platforms and the plateau of streaming growth signal a new phase in entertainment. Content alone is no longer a moat, as production becomes riskier and audiences more complicated to retain—especially as many content creators and executives prioritize agenda-driven programming over compelling storytelling.