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China’s Deserted Movie Theaters

January 15, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

China doubled the number of movie screens from 20,000 in 2013 to 41,000 by 2016. Conversely, 2016 was the worst year in a decade at China’s box office.

Lionsgate Inks Long-Term Digital Licensing with iQiyi

December 5, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

Lionsgate entered into a long-term content licensing agreement with iQiyi in November 2016 for upcoming features and select library films.

China’s iQiyi and Sony Sign Coproduction Agreement

December 5, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

iQiyi, a Chinese online video site owned by Baidu, announced in December that the company is coproducing a three-part local-language series with Sony.

Unofficially Relaxing Film Quotas in China

November 18, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

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.

China’s Rampant Box Office Fraud

November 10, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

On Monday, China passed its first law addressing unbridled box office fraud. For years, theatrical corruption has been accepted as a part of doing business.

Hollywood Welcomes Wanda Group’s CEO Wang Jianlin

October 18, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

Wanda’s CEO Jianlin is in Hollywood to purchase more media properties. The acquisition of Legendary for $3.5 billion was the biggest Hollywood-China tie-up.

Netflix Hits the Great Wall of China

October 11, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

“Disney, which is very good in China, had their movie service shutdown. Apple had their movie service closed down. It doesn’t look good.” – Netflix CEO

China’s State-Owned Film IPO Bonanza

September 14, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

One week before Shanghai Film went public, state-owned Omnijoi Media, listed on the ChiNext. On the very next day, China Film made debut on the main board.

China’s Burgeoning Online Video Providers

September 12, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

In a shocking spectacle of insider dealing, the Chairman of Baidu, along with others announced plans in February 2016 to buyout iQiyi from Baidu for $2.3B.

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China’s SVOD Market Set to Explode

September 4, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

China’s online video market is massive: there are 660 million internet users, and 75% of those consume video content online. However, the SVOD model is new.

Update: Auditing China After $12M Paramount Fraud

July 15, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

The MPAA and China film regulators negotiate to address box office fraud and expanding the number of non-Chinese films permitted on the mainland.

Brazil Television Market Cools Off at 19M Subs

January 22, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

Brazil lost 600,000 subs over the last six months of 2015. It’s no surprise that Netflix’s growth has been spectacular. Sky lost 300,000 in the same period.

Insight: Wanda’s Antitrust Issue After Legendary Acquisition

January 14, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

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.

News: Animation Studio Chairman Disappearance

December 27, 2015 FilmTake Comments Off

In August 2015, angry investors who lost money on Shan Jiuliang’s Fanya Metals Exchange, attacked, detained, and escorted him to the closest police station.

Insight: Chinese House of Cards

December 13, 2015 FilmTake Comments Off

Financial backer of Jeff Robinov’s Studio 8, Fosun International, suspended trading on its stock after their chief executive went missing.

An Inside Look at Netflix’s Latest Film Licensing Deal

Streaming

November 10, 2021 Comments Off

Netflix emerged as the winner in a nearly two-year auction process for the exclusive U.S. rights to stream Sony’s theatrical releases in the lucrative first PayTV window starting with the studio’s 2022 slate.

Netflix’s First Half Subscriber Growth Falls Significantly From Last Year

Streaming

September 21, 2021 Comments Off

Netflix’s subscribers have slowed sharply in the first half of this year compared to 2020 because of the popularity of Disney+ among families, the loss of popular licensed content, and other streaming competition from the major studios.

Comcast Looks to Europe to Bolster Weak Stateside Streaming Demand

Streaming

September 15, 2021 Comments Off

Comcast’s Sky will assist ViacomCBS with the launch of Paramount+ in the UK, Germany, and Italy to leverage distribution networks and content libraries to compete against the big four––Netflix, Amazon, Disney, and the contemplated WarnerMedia and Discovery combined company.

The SVOD Market in Europe Has Ample Room to Expand

Streaming

September 6, 2021 Comments Off

After a slow start compared to North America, Europe embraces its streaming future. Revenues in the 28-country bloc reached €12 billion in 2020, with SVOD alone accounting for €10 billion.

Streamers Gain More Ground

Streaming

March 17, 2021 Comments Off

Many sales agents are now positioning as wholesalers and content placement agents for streaming platforms—particularly in Europe, where there are over 450 video streaming services.

AT&T Loses Over $50 Billion on Half-Baked Content Distribution Ambitions

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Are Hybrid Content Markets Here to Stay?

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Virtual EFM Bolsters Film Market

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EFM: Open For Business

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The Future of Film Markets

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China’s Deserted Movie Theaters

Lionsgate Inks Long-Term Digital Licensing with iQiyi

China’s iQiyi and Sony Sign Coproduction Agreement

Unofficially Relaxing Film Quotas in China

China’s Rampant Box Office Fraud

Hollywood Welcomes Wanda Group’s CEO Wang Jianlin

Netflix Hits the Great Wall of China

China’s State-Owned Film IPO Bonanza

China’s Burgeoning Online Video Providers

China’s SVOD Market Set to Explode

Update: Auditing China After $12M Paramount Fraud

Brazil Television Market Cools Off at 19M Subs

Insight: Wanda’s Antitrust Issue After Legendary Acquisition

News: Animation Studio Chairman Disappearance

Insight: Chinese House of Cards

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