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Diverging Fortunes: Disney and Warner Bros. Compete for Streaming’s Silver Medal

October 15, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Diverging Fortunes: Disney and Warner Bros. Compete for Streaming’s Silver Medal

As the entertainment industry continues shifting toward streaming and digital content, two of its most prominent players, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), are heading down distinctly different paths. Recent earnings reports underscore the contrasting financial positions and strategic moves of these media giants, setting the stage for what could be a breaking point for their digital transition.

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Chasing Netflix: How the Major Media Companies Stack Up in Subscribers, Revenue, and Challenges [Part Five]

October 13, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Chasing Netflix: How the Major Media Companies Stack Up in Subscribers, Revenue, and Challenges [Part Five]

The following five-part article series looks at how the major streaming services compare in terms of financial performance, subscriber numbers, and the unique strengths and challenges each faces in the ever-evolving streaming industry, concluding with a review of wildcard streamers Prime Video, Apple TV+, and issues facing the streaming industry.

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Chasing Netflix: How the Major Media Companies Stack Up in Subscribers, Revenue, and Challenges [Part Four]

October 8, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Chasing Netflix: How the Major Media Companies Stack Up in Subscribers, Revenue, and Challenges [Part Four]

The following five-part article series looks at how the major streaming services compare in terms of financial performance, subscriber numbers, and the unique strengths and challenges each faces in the ever-evolving streaming industry, continuing with a review of the mid-tier streamers Paramount+ and Peacock.

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Chasing Netflix: How the Major Media Companies Stack Up in Subscribers, Revenue, and Challenges [Part Three]

October 6, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Chasing Netflix: How the Major Media Companies Stack Up in Subscribers, Revenue, and Challenges [Part Three]

The following five-part article series looks at how the major streaming services compare in terms of financial performance, subscriber numbers, and the unique strengths and challenges each faces in the ever-evolving streaming industry, continuing with a review of Netflix’s biggest competitors, Disney+ and Max.

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Chasing Netflix: How the Major Media Companies Stack Up in Subscribers, Revenue, and Challenges [Part Two]

October 1, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Chasing Netflix: How the Major Media Companies Stack Up in Subscribers, Revenue, and Challenges [Part Two]

The following five-part article series looks at how the major streaming services compare in terms of financial performance, subscriber numbers, and the unique strengths and challenges each faces in the ever-evolving streaming industry, continuing with a deep dive into Netflix.

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Chasing Netflix: How the Major Media Companies Stack Up in Subscribers, Revenue, and Challenges [Part One]

September 29, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Chasing Netflix: How the Major Media Companies Stack Up in Subscribers, Revenue, and Challenges [Part One]

The following five-part article series looks at how the major streaming services compare in terms of financial performance, subscriber numbers, and the unique strengths and challenges each faces in the ever-evolving streaming industry, beginning with a survey of the streaming market before reviewing the significant streamers.

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From Cord-Cutting to Cable 2.0: The Evolution of Streaming Looks Just Like Cable TV

September 25, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on From Cord-Cutting to Cable 2.0: The Evolution of Streaming Looks Just Like Cable TV

The streaming revolution was once celebrated as the future of entertainment, promising viewers the flexibility, variety, and convenience that cable never offered. However, as streaming services evolve, it’s becoming evident that they’re repeating old patterns. With bundling deals, escalating subscription prices, and a growing reliance on ad-supported content, streaming mirrors the cable model it once created to disrupt.

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Netflix’s Subscriber Surge: How Netflix is Reinventing Itself to Stay on Top

September 9, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix’s Subscriber Surge: How Netflix is Reinventing Itself to Stay on Top

Streaming has undergone a seismic shift, ushering in what many call the post-streaming wars era. he focus has shifted from the relentless pursuit of subscriber growth to maximizing ad revenue, building strategic partnerships between former rivals, and navigating a content arms race that has finally begun to cool.

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TIFF 2024: How to Secure the Best Streaming Deals for Your Film

September 5, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on TIFF 2024: How to Secure the Best Streaming Deals for Your Film

With traditional theatrical releases becoming riskier, streaming platforms have emerged as a vital avenue for filmmakers seeking wider and more consistent distribution. However, the key to capitalizing on this shift lies in understanding how streaming services structure their deals and value content.

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Maximize Your TIFF 2024 Strategy: How Exclusive Distribution Data Can Boost Your Streaming Deals

September 4, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Maximize Your TIFF 2024 Strategy: How Exclusive Distribution Data Can Boost Your Streaming Deals

With theatrical releases facing mounting obstacles, particularly in terms of profitability, streamers have become the go-to solution for many filmmakers. However, to navigate this shift successfully, it is crucial to have reliable data on what streaming platforms pay for content.

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Netflix Halts Subscriber Reporting: Rapid Growth Era Coming to an End

June 23, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Halts Subscriber Reporting: Rapid Growth Era Coming to an End

Netflix is once again disrupting the entertainment industry by announcing it will no longer regularly report its subscriber numbers. This move undermines data transparency and attempts to divert investor attention from stagnating subscriber growth to revenue and profit metrics instead.

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Cannes Conundrum: Navigating the New Realities of the Independent Film Market

May 21, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Cannes Conundrum: Navigating the New Realities of the Independent Film Market

A significant concern voiced since the start of Cannes is the noticeable absence of US theatrical deals. This void has a cascading effect on international distribution. Films without a US distributor face deteriorating values over time, making it increasingly challenging to recoup production budgets.

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Streaming Secrets Revealed: What Global Platforms Really Pay for Films and Shows

May 17, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Streaming Secrets Revealed: What Global Platforms Really Pay for Films and Shows

Maximize your insights by analyzing global revenue streams for films and episodic content. Access market intelligence reports covering licensing rates across Europe, the UK, North and Latin America. Stay ahead of market trends, negotiate better deals, and thrive in the entertainment industry.