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

September 25, 2023 FilmTake Comments Off

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 a more cautious approach from buyers.

Sundance Fails to Ignite an Apathetic Independent Film Market

February 8, 2023 FilmTake Comments Off

By every measure, the theatrical market for independent films remains on life support after the first in-person Sundance Film Festival since the ‘before times’ in January 2020.

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.

Distribution

TIFF Film Rights and More

September 30, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

FilmTake surveys the latest distribution and financing deals that concluded before, during, and just after the Toronto Film Festival.

Licensing Analytics

NEW: SVOD Episodic Licensing Report Series

The SVOD Episodic Licensing Series is your inside source to uncover what streaming services around the world pay distributors to license episodic content.

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

Streaming

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

Streaming

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

Streaming

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

July 19, 2023 Comments Off on NEW: Pay-One Output Rate Report
NEW: SVOD Episodic Licensing Report Series

December 15, 2022 Comments Off on NEW: SVOD Episodic Licensing Report Series
SVOD Episodic Licensing: Vol. 1

December 14, 2022 Comments Off on SVOD Episodic Licensing: Vol. 1

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

Sundance Fails to Ignite an Apathetic Independent Film Market

Will Sundance Boom or Bust?

TIFF Film Rights and More

SVOD Episodic Licensing: Vol. 1

SVOD Episodic Licensing: Vol. 2

SVOD Episodic Licensing: Vol. 3

Update: SVOD Film Licensing Series