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Streamers Shift Focus Overseas Spelling Trouble for U.S. Production Output

July 27, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Streamers Shift Focus Overseas Spelling Trouble for U.S. Production Output

Netflix and Amazon Studios are the powerhouses of the streaming industry, commanding the majority of content production and licensing activity. However, the bulk of their productions are increasingly taking place outside the United States. This international trend raises concerns about the future of Hollywood’s dominant production status.

Streaming

Netflix Halts Subscriber Reporting: Rapid Growth Era Coming to an End

June 23, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Halts Subscriber Reporting: Rapid Growth Era Coming to an End

Netflix is once again disrupting the entertainment industry by announcing it will no longer regularly report its subscriber numbers. This move undermines data transparency and attempts to divert investor attention from stagnating subscriber growth to revenue and profit metrics instead.

Distribution

From Blockbusters to Bust: Why the Film Industry is Fading Fast

June 4, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on From Blockbusters to Bust: Why the Film Industry is Fading Fast

The film industry is transforming with declining revenues, reducing film output, and a shift in consumer preferences. Major studios are consolidating and struggling, while television emerges as a dominant medium. Theaters face over-leveraging challenges. Streaming services haven’t compensated for theatrical declines.

Distribution

Inside Cannes 2024: Adapting to Struggles and Shifts in the Independent Film Market

May 26, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Inside Cannes 2024: Adapting to Struggles and Shifts in the Independent Film Market

At this year’s Cannes, there’s a mix of optimism and weariness. High asking prices and low theatrical demand are notable. Streamers like Apple and Netflix lead significant acquisitions, sidelining traditional distributors. The market remains cautious, focusing on star-driven projects and strategic financial planning.

Distribution

The Struggle to Shine: Steering Through the Post-Theatrical Era

May 21, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on The Struggle to Shine: Steering Through the Post-Theatrical Era

The independent market is at a crossroads. Traditional strategies are no longer effective, and the task of bringing audiences back to cinemas remains daunting. Insiders are actively pursuing solutions to these seemingly insurmountable challenges. Despite these obstacles, some believe the film industry is on the verge of recovery.

Streaming

Streaming Secrets Revealed: What Global Platforms Really Pay for Films and Shows

May 17, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Streaming Secrets Revealed: What Global Platforms Really Pay for Films and Shows

Maximize your insights by analyzing global revenue streams for films and episodic content. Access market intelligence reports covering licensing rates across Europe, the UK, North and Latin America. Stay ahead of market trends, negotiate better deals, and thrive in the entertainment industry.

Distribution

Revealing the Financial Deals Behind Top Market Films at Major Festivals

May 16, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Revealing the Financial Deals Behind Top Market Films at Major Festivals

Integrating independent films into mainstream platforms like Hulu and Max signifies a broader shift towards looking outside the studio system for films to attract and retain subscribers. The recent deal between A24 and Warner Bros. underscores the escalating competition in the streaming space.

Distribution

Cannes Cheat Sheet: What Films are Screening, Who’s Representing Distribution Rights, and Territories Taken

May 14, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Cannes Cheat Sheet: What Films are Screening, Who’s Representing Distribution Rights, and Territories Taken

After years of declining demand for independent films, producers, sales agencies, and distributors report a significant pre-sales market resurgence heading into Cannes. Download Your Free Cannes Film Festival Cheat Sheet Below with Titles, Directors, Sales Representatives, Deals Signed, Links to IMDbPro, and More.

Distribution

All Eyes on Cannes After Strong Sales at EFM and Sundance

May 9, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on All Eyes on Cannes After Strong Sales at EFM and Sundance

Given the number and quality of projects at Sundance and EFM Berlin, there is a feeling of cautious optimism going into Cannes next week. This year’s Cannes will launch a new Cannes Remakes initiative focusing on remaking European films, with a focus on France, Italy, and Spain.

Streaming

Europe Wants More Production Support from US Streaming Services

April 30, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Europe Wants More Production Support from US Streaming Services

Over 20 production entities spanning Europe and beyond have united forces, embarking on a mission to rally local governments to champion the cause of regional film and television creators and urge major US streaming platforms to amplify their support for locally produced content.

Streaming

Who’s Thriving and Who’s Struggling: Annual Streaming Scorecard Part Five

April 24, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Who’s Thriving and Who’s Struggling: Annual Streaming Scorecard Part Five

It’s difficult to overstate the disastrous few years Warner Bros. has experienced under inept leadership. Boosting one of the most desirable film and television catalogs, the company has stumbled over every vital decision since 2020. WBD’s financials reflect the industry’s broader issues.

Streaming

Navigating the Siren Song of Streaming as Studios Get Caught in the Undertow

April 21, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off on Navigating the Siren Song of Streaming as Studios Get Caught in the Undertow

Hollywood’s approach to thriving in streaming has taken a sharply negative turn in the past few years. Initially, the strategy involved pouring resources into content to lure subscribers and ending profitable licensing agreements with aggregators like Netflix, banking on eventual profitability.