Distribution Archives

Breaking Theatrical Windows

August 18, 2020 FilmTake Comments Off

Universal Pictures and AMC, the world’s largest exhibitor, struck a deal to shrink the theatrical window from 90 days to just 17 days.

The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall

April 3, 2020 FilmTake Comments Off

AMC, the world’s largest theater chain, has hired attorneys to help restructure its mountain of debt as the company’s credit rating plummets.

Will Sundance Boom or Bust?

January 20, 2020 FilmTake Comments Off

After a lackluster Sundance in 2018, last year was full of mega-deals, especially by Netflix and Amazon. Buyers spent over $120 million acquiring rights to some 40 films.

Streaming Bout

December 4, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

The streaming bout between Netflix and traditional media companies for the world’s online video subscribers is well underway.

Hollywood Set to Own Theaters Again

November 20, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

The Department of Justice in the United States is preparing to allow Hollywood studios to own film theaters once again. This decision would reverse 70 years of anti-trust law that was implemented in 1948, which is known as the Paramount decrees.

What Distributors Want

September 12, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Discover what type of films independent distributors want to acquire in their own words. Understand what elements 26 U.S. distributors are looking for when they acquire a film at TIFF or elsewhere.

Hollywood Netflix Divorce

June 9, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Recently, anonymous sources have reported to multiple news outlets about the difficulty Hollywood will face in attempting to take back its content from Netflix.

Netflix Wins Again

May 30, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix surpassed Sky in the UK in terms of subscribers for the first time in 2019. The victory makes Netflix the most widely subscribed to media platform in the U.K.

Digital Video Overtakes Theatrical

April 9, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Last year was the first year that global viewers spent more on online video streaming services than attending movie theaters.

Downfall of European Distribution

April 7, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

The European Commission’s Digital Single Market strategy will destroy Europe’s independent film and television market in favor of global technology companies.

Monopolies Win Again

March 4, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

AT&T finally won its two-year anti-trust litigation against the United States Justice Department to acquire Time Warner.

Film Advance Value Series

October 1, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Uncover how much all-rights distributors around the world paid for advance rights to independent films across genres and budgets.

Amazon Vies for Landmark Theaters

August 17, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Amazon is preparing to acquire Landmark Theaters according to unnamed sources. Fewer and fewer Americans are going to the theater, but those that do are spending more and more.

Netflix’s European Expansion: France

July 30, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

France has always been on the front lines against Netflix’s expansion in Europe, but its calculated indifference is waning.

2018 Trends: State of the Industry

June 11, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

For three straight years, television and home video markets in the United States have lost subscribers. This downward trend is accelerating and shows no signs of abating.

Inside Amazon Studios

June 6, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Amazon Studios relies on traditional distribution practices to foster greater collaboration with the gatekeepers of independent film.

The Future of Film Markets

Distribution

January 17, 2021 Comments Off

Many uncertainties surround the format and nature of film markets in 2021. All significant markets scheduled in the first quarter will be virtual.

The Lasting Effects

Broadcast & PayTV

January 12, 2021 Comments Off

As a result of diminishing content availability precipitated by production delays and cancellations, there will be large programming gaps for traditional television networks and OTT platforms to fill over the next two years.

Netflix Subscriber Plateau

Streaming

January 6, 2021 Comments Off

Forced stay-at-home orders propelled Netflix’s fastest subscriber additions in its twenty-three history. The streaming leader added 26 million subscribers in the first half of 2020, making it one of the biggest lockdown economy winners.