Lionsgate – Page 3

Inside Baidu’s Hollywood Expansion

April 24, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Since launching in 2010, iQiyi has accumulated the most paid SVOD subscribers in China, however, calculating an accurate subscriber base is challenging.

Broadcast & PayTV

Update: MGM is Sole Owner of Epix

April 6, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

After a decade of digital partnerships, studios and distributors are moving towards a wholly-owned strategy.

The “Netflix of China” Signs Streaming Deal with Warner Bros.

March 26, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

China’s iQiyi online video service entered into a streaming output agreement with Warner Brothers.

Paramount Pictures Deal is Dead

March 21, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Paramount will not receive the $1 billion in slate funding from China’s Shanghai Film Group, and Hua Hua Media. A source said, the “Paramount deal is dead.”

Can Lionsgate Challenge the Studios Once Again?

February 4, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

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

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.

Distribution

UPDATE: Likely Liquidation for Relativity & Lionsgate Buyout

October 16, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

Relativity could soon hold the dubious distinction of becoming the fastest company in U.S. corporate history to go bust after restructuring.

More Trouble for the Starz and Lionsgate Merger

September 5, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

A Starz Entertainment shareholder on Tuesday August 30th 2016 challenged the company’s proposed $4.4B merger with Lions Gate Entertainment.

Insight: eOne Theatrical Revenues Decline

December 16, 2015 FilmTake Comments Off

In an attempt to cash-in on the television boom, eOne is building a greater presence in the U.S. But is eOne’s rush into television too little too late?

Lionsgate End of an Era

December 12, 2015 FilmTake Comments Off

[Updated]: With Divergent: Allegiant and Now You See Me 2 both tracking around $120 million each, how is Lionsgate going to plug a $350 million hole in their slate?

TIFF 2025 at Halfway Mark: Slow Negotiations, Genre Plays, New Distributors, and Market Jitters

Distribution

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TIFF 50 Sees First Big Buy: Obsession Fetches $15M as Horror Fuels Market Momentum

Distribution

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Distribution

TIFF Turns 50 as Buyers Weigh Rising Costs Against Shrinking Streaming Fees

September 6, 2025 Comments Off

Streaming

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

August 26, 2025 Comments Off

Streaming

Streaming Market Trends: SVOD Platforms Are Adapting to Slower Growth

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Distribution

Roku Bets on $2.99 Streaming: Disruptive Bargain or Unsustainable Streaming Gamble?

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Distribution

Lionsgate’s Next Move After Ditching Starz: Sale, Merger, or Meltdown?

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

Streaming

August 26, 2025 Comments Off

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.

Streaming Market Trends: SVOD Platforms Are Adapting to Slower Growth

Streaming

August 9, 2025 Comments Off

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

Broadcast & PayTV

February 24, 2025 Comments Off

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

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.

One Platform to Rule Them All: Aggregation Will Alter Streaming Markets in 2025

Streaming

January 7, 2025 Comments Off

Standalone SVOD services are experiencing a shift as consumers grapple with rising costs and subscription stacking. Many are turning to video aggregators, which simplify access but risk escalating prices. The market may soon consist of fewer standalone players alongside aggregators, highlighting the necessity for service bundling to reduce churn and enhance consumer convenience.