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France’s Vivendi Denies Merger Talks with Orange

December 15, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on France’s Vivendi Denies Merger Talks with Orange

Orange CEO Stephane Richard, said the company would consider bidding for Canal Plus if it came up for sale, but denied merger talks with Vivendi.

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Distribution

Will the European Commission Destroy Film Markets?

December 8, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Will the European Commission Destroy Film Markets?

Is the European Commission’s Digital Single Market strategy destroying Europe’s independent film business in favor US-based technology firms?

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Streaming

Amazon Prime Global Expansion: Netflix Killer?

November 21, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Amazon Prime Global Expansion: Netflix Killer?

Amazon takes aim at Netflix, the market leader in streaming video. Amazon is following Netflix’s lead by expanding their Prime service globally in 2017.

Broadcast & PayTV

Netflix Nears Historic Rollout with Comcast

November 10, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Nears Historic Rollout with Comcast

Comcast, the largest cable company in the United States, will begin streaming Netflix on the company’s X1 set-top device starting this week.

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Broadcast & PayTV

How is the Election Like the Cable Market?

November 8, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on How is the Election Like the Cable Market?

Like the presidential election, Americans will only have two choices for cable providers, Comcast or Time Warner / Charter / Spectrum / AT&T.

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Streaming

Netflix Hefty Content Costs

November 3, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Hefty Content Costs

For every $8 per month, Netflix receives from its nearly 84 million global subscribers, over $6 is spent on content. 2017 content costs will hit $16 billion.

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Streaming

Hulu Takes Aim at Netflix

November 1, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Hulu Takes Aim at Netflix

Netflix captured 80 million subscribers using studio content as a gateway to building customers. Did Netflix’s 50% originals initiative cross the line?

Distribution

Update: Relativity Media Lawsuit Against Netflix

October 31, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Update: Relativity Media Lawsuit Against Netflix

The lawsuit never mentions the figure $1.5 billion that was widely ceased upon, and instead, opts for – “amount to be proven at trial.”

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Distribution

Update: Relativity Media Lobs Litigation at Netflix

October 20, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Update: Relativity Media Lobs Litigation at Netflix

Relativity filed a $1.5B lawsuit against Netflix claiming breach of contract and trade libel, which a Netflix’s spokesperson called “baseless and ironic.”

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Streaming

Inside Netflix’s Shocking Subscriber Data

October 18, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Inside Netflix’s Shocking Subscriber Data

Netflix reported subscriber data at the close of business on Monday that significantly outperformed expectations. The stock soared – closing up 19.62%.

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Distribution

UPDATE: Likely Liquidation for Relativity & Lionsgate Buyout

October 16, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on UPDATE: Likely Liquidation for Relativity & Lionsgate Buyout

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

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Streaming

Netflix Hits the Great Wall of China

October 11, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Hits the Great Wall of China

“Disney, which is very good in China, had their movie service shutdown. Apple had their movie service closed down. It doesn’t look good.” – Netflix CEO

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Exhibition

Netflix Calls Out Theater Owners

October 11, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Calls Out Theater Owners

At The New Yorker’s TechFest event last Friday the CEO of Netflix attacked the theater owners for the lack of innovation in the film business.

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Streaming

China’s SVOD Market Set to Explode

September 4, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on China’s SVOD Market Set to Explode

China’s online video market is massive: there are 660 million internet users, and 75% of those consume video content online. However, the SVOD model is new.

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Streaming

Netflix and HBO Battle For Your Screen

May 23, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix and HBO Battle For Your Screen

Will the US studios finally cut off Netflix from licensing their content now that it is subsidizing Netflix’s greater expansion into original content?

Broadcast & PayTV

Brazil Television Market Cools Off at 19M Subs

January 22, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on Brazil Television Market Cools Off at 19M Subs

Brazil lost 600,000 subs over the last six months of 2015. It’s no surprise that Netflix’s growth has been spectacular. Sky lost 300,000 in the same period.

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Broadcast & PayTV

News: Netflix Favors Time Warner-Charter Merger

January 20, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on News: Netflix Favors Time Warner-Charter Merger

Netflix’s top executive endorsed the pending $55B Charter and Time Warner merger, saying he views it as a positive development for streaming video.

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FilmTake Global Advance Index

November 19, 2025 Comments Off on FilmTake Global Advance Index

The FilmTake Advance Index compiles and enhances documented minimum guarantee deals across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America—directly drawn from hundreds of independent and mid-budget films representing over over 1,300 territorial distribution arrangements worldwide.

Latest Industry Insights

Netflix’s $600 Million AI Bet on the Future of Film Production – Updated

Production
March 6, 2026 Comments Off on Netflix’s $600 Million AI Bet on the Future of Film Production – Updated

Why Portfolio Film Financing Is Reshaping Independent Film Investment

Distribution
February 28, 2026 Comments Off on Why Portfolio Film Financing Is Reshaping Independent Film Investment
Distribution

Who Controls the Narrative? Ellison Empire Expands as Paramount Secures Warner in Hollywood Takeover

February 26, 2026 Comments Off on Who Controls the Narrative? Ellison Empire Expands as Paramount Secures Warner in Hollywood Takeover
Distribution

Why the Warner Sale Is About More Than Ownership and Control

February 24, 2026 Comments Off on Why the Warner Sale Is About More Than Ownership and Control
Distribution

EFM 2026 After the Applause: Attendance Up, Deals Down, and the Industry’s Slow-Motion Correction

February 18, 2026 Comments Off on EFM 2026 After the Applause: Attendance Up, Deals Down, and the Industry’s Slow-Motion Correction
Distribution

EFM 2026 Analysis: How Capital, AI, and IP Strategy Are Shaping Film Dealmaking

February 14, 2026 Comments Off on EFM 2026 Analysis: How Capital, AI, and IP Strategy Are Shaping Film Dealmaking
Distribution

First Real Market Test of 2026: What EFM Signals for the New Deal Cycle

February 10, 2026 Comments Off on First Real Market Test of 2026: What EFM Signals for the New Deal Cycle

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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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Streaming News

Streaming, Windowing, and the New Access Economy: Why Control Beats Content in 2026

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December 28, 2025 Comments Off on Streaming, Windowing, and the New Access Economy: Why Control Beats Content in 2026

For most of the past decade, the streaming business was defined by a single, deceptively simple premise: more content equals more subscribers. Platforms raced to outspend one another, greenlighting volume at unprecedented levels, compressing windows, and treating exclusivity as an absolute virtue.

Streaming Growth Slows: How SVOD Platforms Are Shifting Strategies in 2025

Streaming
October 30, 2025 Comments Off on Streaming Growth Slows: How SVOD Platforms Are Shifting Strategies in 2025

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.

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.

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

Broadcast & PayTV
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.

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FilmTake Global Advance Index

November 19, 2025 Comments Off on FilmTake Global Advance Index

The FilmTake Advance Index compiles and enhances documented minimum guarantee deals across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America—directly drawn from hundreds of independent and mid-budget films representing over over 1,300 territorial distribution arrangements worldwide.

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