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[ July 20, 2025 ] Lionsgate’s Next Move After Ditching Starz: Sale, Merger, or Meltdown? Distribution
[ July 13, 2025 ] Legendary Eyes Lionsgate: A Marriage of Convenience or Strategic Power Play? Distribution

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

March 13, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

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.

Sky Netflix Partnership

Netflix’s European Strategy

March 4, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

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

Lionsgate

Lionsgate For Sale

February 8, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

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

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

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

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

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

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Has Scripted Television Peaked?

January 9, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

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

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

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

Distribution

Disney Attempts to Buy Fox Film and TV Assets

November 6, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

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

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.

Production

Subscription Video Trends and Challenges [Part Four]

October 9, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

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

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

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

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

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Netflix at TIFF: Film Distribution Savior or Enemy?

September 19, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix didn’t acquire as many titles as sales agents and producers were expecting, but they added to their diminished film library.

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TIFF Take: Hot Films, Distribution, Streaming…

September 10, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is underway. There are plenty of films to wet the appetite of distributors and streamers alike.

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Netflix Will License Original Content to China’s iQiyi

April 25, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Censorship and foreign content restrictions will limit Netflix’s ability to transition their licensing agreement with iQiyi into a meaningful foothold.

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

Streaming

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Streaming Market Trends: SVOD Platforms Are Adapting to Slower Growth

Streaming

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Distribution

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

August 6, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

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

July 20, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

Legendary Eyes Lionsgate: A Marriage of Convenience or Strategic Power Play?

July 13, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

Starz’s Pay-1 Rates Breakdown: What Starz Paid for a Decade of Sony Films

July 13, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

Streaming’s Premium Play: Why Windowing, Not Content, Holds the Key to Value

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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

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

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

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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.

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