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Unraveling the Netflix Effect: A Deep Dive into the Latest Film Festival Deals

September 25, 2023 Comments Off on Unraveling the Netflix Effect: A Deep Dive into the Latest Film Festival Deals

The TIFF marketplace, and indeed the entirety of 2023, has seen a surplus of promising films and a scarcity of willing buyers. This trend indicates a broader shift in the independent cinema market, characterized by
The Evolution of FAST: A Game-Changer for the Film and Television Industry

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Starz Lost Access to Pay-One Rights for Major Studio Films

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Universal’s Unique Deal Bifurcates Pay-One Rights Between Multiple Streamers

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Amazon’s MGM+ Could Emerge as a Formidable Streaming Service After Acquiring Lionsgate

July 28, 2023 Comments Off on Amazon’s MGM+ Could Emerge as a Formidable Streaming Service After Acquiring Lionsgate

Sundance Slumps

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Deal activity is muted so far at this year’s festival despite claims that producers and sales agents were withholding their best films at TIFF in September to introduce at Sundance.
Free Streaming Offers

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Netflix Admits Concern

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Netflix Needs Content

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New Details Emerge About HBO Max

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The Evolution of FAST: A Game-Changer for the Film and Television Industry

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September 14, 2023 Comments Off

In a world where change is the only constant, the film and television industry has been undergoing a seismic shift over the past decade. The rise of streaming services has transformed how we consume content, challenging the traditional cable and broadcast models.

Amazon’s MGM+ Could Emerge as a Formidable Streaming Service After Acquiring Lionsgate

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July 28, 2023 Comments Off

By absorbing Lionsgate and Starz into MGM+, which is available and promoted worldwide to hundreds of millions of Amazon subscribers, MGM+ could emerge as a leading streaming service. Besides Amazon, Paramount Global is said to be considering Starz.

Streamers Swiftly Shift Strategies from Content Exclusivity Back to Partnerships

Streaming

March 9, 2023 Comments Off

Less than a year ago, the largest content rights holders, including Warner Bros, were hoarding vast libraries of content from third-party licensees for use on their respective direct-to-consumer streaming services, reversing standard practices since time immemorial.

Netflix’s New Advertising Tier is Off to a Shaky Start

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January 25, 2023 Comments Off

Netflix’s ad-based tier aims to reduce the high churn the company faced in 2022, attract new subscribers, and lure back those who canceled. However, by all measures, the rushed experiment is failing. Netflix’s AVOD tier accounts for just 12% of its subscriber base.

Streaming Services Revert to Advertising to Drive Subscriber Growth

Streaming

January 12, 2023 Comments Off

Last year was the first year in the previous four years that didn’t welcome a new subscription streaming service from Hollywood’s major players. The lack of a new streaming service did not stop the existing services from offering new ways to watch content through paid and free ad-supported options.

Unraveling the Netflix Effect: A Deep Dive into the Latest Film Festival Deals

September 25, 2023 Comments Off on Unraveling the Netflix Effect: A Deep Dive into the Latest Film Festival Deals
Starz Lost Access to Pay-One Rights for Major Studio Films

September 5, 2023 Comments Off on Starz Lost Access to Pay-One Rights for Major Studio Films
Universal’s Unique Deal Bifurcates Pay-One Rights Between Multiple Streamers

July 31, 2023 Comments Off on Universal’s Unique Deal Bifurcates Pay-One Rights Between Multiple Streamers

NEW: Pay-One Output Rate Report

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NEW: SVOD Episodic Licensing Report Series

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SVOD Episodic Licensing: Vol. 1

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