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Power Failure for Voltage Pictures Deal

February 21, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off on Power Failure for Voltage Pictures Deal

Xinke, a Chinese copper processing company revoked their offer to acquire 80% of Voltage Pictures for $350 million.

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Distribution

European Film Market: Netflix and Amazon Propel Competition

February 12, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off on European Film Market: Netflix and Amazon Propel Competition

Love them or hate them, Netflix and Amazon are shaking loose cobwebs from the film market. The momentum from Sundance has sellers optimistic.

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Distribution

Leaderless Sony Pictures $1 Billion Writedown

February 5, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off on Leaderless Sony Pictures $1 Billion Writedown

After $1 billion writedown Sony Corp. announced that it does not plan to sell Sony Pictures. The company is under pressure to sell after mounting losses.

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Production

Can Lionsgate Challenge the Studios Once Again?

February 4, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off on Can Lionsgate Challenge the Studios Once Again?

After a string of massive hits, Lionsgate traveled full circle in 2016 when its top-grossing domestic film was Boo! A Medea Halloween.

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Broadcast & PayTV

Sky’s Sellout to Fox is Penny Wise, Pound Foolish

January 9, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off on Sky’s Sellout to Fox is Penny Wise, Pound Foolish

The UK government’s strategy to encourage investment during a downmarket is allowing firms to acquire valuable assets at deep discounts.

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Distribution

Will the European Commission Destroy Film Markets?

December 8, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Will the European Commission Destroy Film Markets?

Is the European Commission’s Digital Single Market strategy destroying Europe’s independent film business in favor US-based technology firms?

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Distribution

Unofficially Relaxing Film Quotas in China

November 18, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Unofficially Relaxing Film Quotas in China

The unofficial expansion of the Chinese film quota system is taking place right now. So far in 2016 over 40 revenue-sharing films have screened.

Wanda Group
Exhibition

Insight: Wanda’s Antitrust Issue After Legendary Acquisition

January 14, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Insight: Wanda’s Antitrust Issue After Legendary Acquisition

Antitrust issues are on the horizon for Wanda Group: CEO Wang Jianlin, China’s richest individual, announced the acquisition of Legendary for $3.5 billion.

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FilmTake Global Advance Index

November 19, 2025 Comments Off on FilmTake Global Advance Index

The FilmTake Advance Index compiles and enhances documented minimum guarantee deals across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America—directly drawn from hundreds of independent and mid-budget films representing over over 1,300 territorial distribution arrangements worldwide.

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First Real Market Test of 2026: What EFM Signals for the New Deal Cycle

Distribution
February 10, 2026 Comments Off on First Real Market Test of 2026: What EFM Signals for the New Deal Cycle

Who Wins in 2026? Survivors, Losers, and the Strategies That Still Work

Distribution
February 4, 2026 Comments Off on Who Wins in 2026? Survivors, Losers, and the Strategies That Still Work
Exhibition

Broken Box Office: Fewer Films, Higher Prices, and a Streaming-First Approach That No Longer Needs Theaters

January 4, 2026 Comments Off on Broken Box Office: Fewer Films, Higher Prices, and a Streaming-First Approach That No Longer Needs Theaters
Streaming

Streaming, Windowing, and the New Access Economy: Why Control Beats Content in 2026

December 28, 2025 Comments Off on Streaming, Windowing, and the New Access Economy: Why Control Beats Content in 2026
Distribution

The 2025 Film Markets Reality Check: Cannes, Sundance, TIFF, and AFM Under a Tighter Rulebook

December 20, 2025 Comments Off on The 2025 Film Markets Reality Check: Cannes, Sundance, TIFF, and AFM Under a Tighter Rulebook
Distribution

Film Distribution in 2025: Consolidation, Content Austerity, and Shrinking Leverage

December 14, 2025 Comments Off on Film Distribution in 2025: Consolidation, Content Austerity, and Shrinking Leverage
Distribution

The Fight to Control Warner: Ellison’s Power Project vs. Netflix’s Strategic Ambition

December 9, 2025 Comments Off on The Fight to Control Warner: Ellison’s Power Project vs. Netflix’s Strategic Ambition

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Worldwide Film & Television Distribution Intelligence

October 29, 2023 Comments Off on Worldwide Film & Television Distribution Intelligence

Go inside dozens of content agreements for rights to transmit motion pictures and episodic television in multiple exhibition windows via PayTV and SVOD in Europe, Latin America, Canada, and the United States.

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Streaming, Windowing, and the New Access Economy: Why Control Beats Content in 2026

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December 28, 2025 Comments Off on Streaming, Windowing, and the New Access Economy: Why Control Beats Content in 2026

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.

Streaming Growth Slows: How SVOD Platforms Are Shifting Strategies in 2025

Streaming
October 30, 2025 Comments Off on Streaming Growth Slows: How SVOD Platforms Are Shifting Strategies in 2025

Global streaming is shifting from rapid subscriber growth to a focus on retention, monetization, and diversified content delivery. With mature markets slowing and engagement slipping, SVOD platforms are expanding into lower-ARPU regions, testing ad-supported tiers, and forging partnerships like Netflix’s landmark TF1 deal, which blends traditional TV, live sports, and on-demand programming.

Global Streaming in 2025: SVOD Growth Slows as Hybrid TV Models Rise

Streaming
August 26, 2025 Comments Off on Global Streaming in 2025: SVOD Growth Slows as Hybrid TV Models Rise

Global streaming is shifting from rapid subscriber growth to a focus on retention, monetization, and diversified content delivery. With mature markets slowing and engagement slipping, SVOD platforms are expanding into lower-ARPU regions, testing ad-supported tiers, and forging partnerships like Netflix’s landmark TF1 deal, which blends traditional TV, live sports, and on-demand programming.

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

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February 24, 2025 Comments Off on The Broadcast Boom: Why Traditional TV Still Matters in a Streaming World

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.

Beyond Binge Watching: Ads, Sports, and Telecoms Are Steering Streaming Back to Cable’s Playbook

Streaming
January 11, 2025 Comments Off on Beyond Binge Watching: Ads, Sports, and Telecoms Are Steering Streaming Back to Cable’s Playbook

The U.S. streaming market is saturated, with 96% of households subscribed to services, prompting a shift from acquisition to retention strategies. Ad-supported models are gaining traction as affordability overshadows uninterrupted viewing. Live sports and telecom partnerships are key growth areas, while brand ecosystems are vital for subscriber retention in this maturing landscape.

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FilmTake Global Advance Index

November 19, 2025 Comments Off on FilmTake Global Advance Index

The FilmTake Advance Index compiles and enhances documented minimum guarantee deals across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America—directly drawn from hundreds of independent and mid-budget films representing over over 1,300 territorial distribution arrangements worldwide.

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