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Streamers Gain More Ground

March 17, 2021 FilmTake 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.

The Current State of Film

February 15, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off

Large programming gaps for films are emerging for traditional television networks and OTT platforms to fill over the next two years.

Amazon Studios has relied on traditional distribution practices to foster greater collaboration with gatekeepers in Hollywood. However, after playing second fiddle to Netflix for the better part of a decade, Amazon is changing its theatrical strategy stateside.

China’s Hollywood Love Affair is Ending

October 26, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

After two years of running Legendary Entertainment into the ground, China’s Wanda Group is exploring a sale of the once great production company.

Wanda Group’s House of Cards

July 18, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

A mysterious document that appeared on social media in China places all of Wanda’s Hollywood acquisitions in jeopardy.

Is Sony Pictures for Sale?

June 28, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Mismanagement of Sony’s film unit over the years has propelled the studio into a downward spiral. Sony is under pressure by investors to sell the film unit.

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.

Streaming Hopping

Streaming

February 8, 2021 Comments Off

At the start of 2020, consumers in the United States subscribed to an average of three paid streaming services, but after months of government-mandated lockdowns, the number has increased to five.

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

September 27, 2021 Comments Off on AT&T Loses Over $50 Billion on Half-Baked Content Distribution Ambitions
Are Hybrid Content Markets Here to Stay?

March 30, 2021 Comments Off on Are Hybrid Content Markets Here to Stay?
Virtual EFM Bolsters Film Market

March 13, 2021 Comments Off on Virtual EFM Bolsters Film Market
EFM: Open For Business

March 1, 2021 Comments Off on EFM: Open For Business
The Future of Film Markets

January 17, 2021 Comments Off on The Future of Film Markets

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SVOD Film Licensing Series

The SVOD Film Licensing Series combines comprehensive data from Volumes 1-4, enabling you to accurately validate and estimate revenue for films streaming in Europe and the Americas.

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Streamers Gain More Ground

The Current State of Film

How Amazon Releases Films

China’s Hollywood Love Affair is Ending

Wanda Group’s House of Cards

Is Sony Pictures for Sale?

SVOD Film Licensing Report: Vol. 1

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SVOD Film Licensing Report: Vol. 4