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  • [ October 16, 2025 ] Paramount’s Bold Bid for Warner: What a $60 Billion Merger Means for Hollywood Distribution
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How Amazon Buys and Licenses Independent Films

May 6, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off on How Amazon Buys and Licenses Independent Films

Amazon Studios is growing its reach with strong relationships and deference for traditional distribution norms, which fosters allies.

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Netflix Surprises Again

April 17, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Surprises Again

Netflix’s $8 billion production allocation for 2018 to produce and acquire 700 shows and films is already reaping record new subscribers.

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Chinese Streaming Giant Raising Billions [Part One]

March 21, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off on Chinese Streaming Giant Raising Billions [Part One]

iQiyi, China’s leading subscription video streaming service, is listing shares on the New York-based NASDAQ stock exchange.

Streaming

Netflix Will Spend $8 Billion on 700 Shows and Films in 2018

March 13, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Will Spend $8 Billion on 700 Shows and Films in 2018

Netflix is slated to spend $8 billion on original and acquired content in 2018. The company is taking bold action to stay ahead of growing competition.

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Netflix’s European Strategy

March 4, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix’s European Strategy

Sky, Europe’s largest pay television provider announced a partnership to carry Netflix content on its direct satellite network and OTT platforms.

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Lionsgate For Sale

February 8, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off on Lionsgate For Sale

Lionsgate lobbies to become the belle of the consolidation ball taking place in Hollywood, but will Prince Charming ever show up?

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Studio Netflix

February 4, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off on Studio Netflix

Netflix plans to release 80 films in 2018; nearly as many as all six major studios combined.

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Amazon Moves Away from Independent Films

January 23, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off on Amazon Moves Away from Independent Films

It’s hard to imagine Amazon leaving Sundance this year with a big-dollar prestige film like years past.

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MoviePass Takes Aim at Indie Films

January 23, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off on MoviePass Takes Aim at Indie Films

At the Sundance Film Festival, theatrical ticketing service, MoviePass launched a new service to acquire distribution rights in partnership with other buyers.

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Distributors Push Back Against Content Providers

January 16, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off on Distributors Push Back Against Content Providers

Distributors push back against content providers as price increases and growing content commitments eat into profitability.

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Production

Has Scripted Television Peaked?

January 9, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off on Has Scripted Television Peaked?

In 2017, 487 shows were produced, up 7% from 455 in 2016. In 2010, just 216 shows were produced. Netflix is now the largest supplier of new shows.

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Amazon Abandons Live Television Ambitions

November 19, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off on Amazon Abandons Live Television Ambitions

Cable networks use bulk pricing to spurn Amazon’s ambitions to launch a skinny bundle with on-demand streaming and live television.

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Netflix’s Sexual Harassment Problems [Update]

November 8, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix’s Sexual Harassment Problems [Update]

Many questions remain unanswered about the culpability of Netflix and MRC in the furtherance of sexual abuse by Spacey during House of Cards.

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Disney Attempts to Buy Fox Film and TV Assets

November 6, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off on Disney Attempts to Buy Fox Film and TV Assets

Walt Disney Co has been in talks for the last couple weeks to buy film and television assets from conglomerate Twenty-First Century Fox.

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Subscription Video Trends and Challenges [Part Six]

October 25, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off on Subscription Video Trends and Challenges [Part Six]

The company regularly raises debt, offering $1 billion in senior notes in April, $800 million a year ago and another $1 billion in February 2015.

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Subscription Video Trends and Challenges [Part Four]

October 9, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off on Subscription Video Trends and Challenges [Part Four]

Netflix is shifting to a less-predictable and far less-profitable business model as they embark on becoming a content creator rather than aggregator.

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Subscription Video Trends and Challenges [Part Three]

October 4, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off on Subscription Video Trends and Challenges [Part Three]

As the streaming market fragments into dozens of streaming options will Netflix become the Friendster or Facebook of media viewing?

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Subscription Video Trends and Challenges [Part Two]

October 1, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off on Subscription Video Trends and Challenges [Part Two]

Now that Netflix has laid the groundwork, studios will no longer allow third-party streaming services to grow rich by aggregating their content.

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Subscription Video Trends and Challenges [Part One]

September 25, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off on Subscription Video Trends and Challenges [Part One]

Series viewership outpaces overall growth because Netflix is using vast resources to become a dedicated content creator.

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Worldwide Film & Television Distribution Intelligence

October 29, 2023 Comments Off on Worldwide Film & Television Distribution Intelligence

Go inside dozens of content agreements for rights to transmit motion pictures and episodic television in multiple exhibition windows via PayTV and SVOD in Europe, Latin America, Canada, and the United States.

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

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September 10, 2025 Comments Off on TIFF 2025 at Halfway Mark: Slow Negotiations, Genre Plays, New Distributors, and Market Jitters

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

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September 8, 2025 Comments Off on TIFF 50 Sees First Big Buy: Obsession Fetches $15M as Horror Fuels Market Momentum
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TIFF Turns 50 as Buyers Weigh Rising Costs Against Shrinking Streaming Fees

September 6, 2025 Comments Off on TIFF Turns 50 as Buyers Weigh Rising Costs Against Shrinking Streaming Fees
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Global Streaming in 2025: SVOD Growth Slows as Hybrid TV Models Rise

August 26, 2025 Comments Off on Global Streaming in 2025: SVOD Growth Slows as Hybrid TV Models Rise
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Streaming Market Trends: SVOD Platforms Are Adapting to Slower Growth

August 9, 2025 Comments Off on Streaming Market Trends: SVOD Platforms Are Adapting to Slower Growth
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Roku Bets on $2.99 Streaming: Disruptive Bargain or Unsustainable Streaming Gamble?

August 6, 2025 Comments Off on Roku Bets on $2.99 Streaming: Disruptive Bargain or Unsustainable Streaming Gamble?
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Lionsgate’s Next Move After Ditching Starz: Sale, Merger, or Meltdown?

July 20, 2025 Comments Off on 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

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August 26, 2025 Comments Off on Global Streaming in 2025: SVOD Growth Slows as Hybrid TV Models Rise

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

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August 9, 2025 Comments Off on Streaming Market Trends: SVOD Platforms Are Adapting to Slower Growth

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.

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

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February 24, 2025 Comments Off on The Broadcast Boom: Why Traditional TV Still Matters in a Streaming World

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

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January 11, 2025 Comments Off on Beyond Binge Watching: Ads, Sports, and Telecoms Are Steering Streaming Back to Cable’s Playbook

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

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January 7, 2025 Comments Off on One Platform to Rule Them All: Aggregation Will Alter Streaming Markets in 2025

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.

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Worldwide Film & Television Distribution Intelligence

October 29, 2023 Comments Off on Worldwide Film & Television Distribution Intelligence

Go inside dozens of content agreements for rights to transmit motion pictures and episodic television in multiple exhibition windows via PayTV and SVOD in Europe, Latin America, Canada, and the United States.

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