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Monopolizing Europe

November 27, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

The studio cartel system continues to thrive in Europe even after several seemingly disruptive interventions by the European Commission.

As multiple streaming services prepare for an intensifying battle over European subscribers, British-made content continues to surge. This content bonanza and bidding wars between buyers are driving up prices for shows.

Cord Cutting Accelerates

April 16, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

There is even more bad news for pay television providers. Unlike 2017, subscribers signing up for cheaper online television bundles are starting to contract.

Downfall of European Distribution

April 7, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

The European Commission’s Digital Single Market strategy will destroy Europe’s independent film and television market in favor of global technology companies.

Fractured Content Landscape

April 2, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

More and more consumers are piecing together entertainment content from multiple services rather than relying on a traditional cable television package.

Cable Television Providers are Losing Ground

January 18, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Over two million U.S households cancelled cable television services in 2017. The traditional TV industry could be in for another brutal year.

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.

Cable Television’s Worst Quarter Ever!

June 22, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

After decades of stifling innovation and blocking new content delivery models, cable companies are paying a hefty price that shows no sign of stopping.

Tipping Point for Television Á LA CARTE

April 3, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

In Q4 2016, 77% of respondents would only like to pay for the channels they watch, up 3% y-o-y. Pricing expectations are in contrast to what they are paying.

Broadcast

Last Year Canal+ Lost 500,000 Subscribers in France

March 5, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

With increased competition from Netflix and Amazon, Canal+ lost a half of million subscribers in France during 2016.

Netflix Hits the Great Wall of China

October 11, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

“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

Distribution

Paramount Concedes to the European Commission

August 30, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

Paramount Pictures made several commitments to the European Commission in their antitrust case against US studios and EU broadcasters.

Erasing Territorial Barriers in the EU for Media

August 29, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

The European Commission has been investigating the six major US studios and the largest EU broadcasters for antitrust infringements.

Starz Licensing Value Report

July 28, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

Rate Cards for PayTV and SVOD licensing agreements between Starz and a U.S-based licensor for past, present and future content.

Netflix Subscribers Surge

Streaming

April 22, 2020 Comments Off

With most of the world in mandatory lockdown, Netflix doubled its quarterly subscriber estimates from January through March by adding 16 million new subscribers.

Shutdown Accelerates Streaming Takeover

Streaming

April 13, 2020 Comments Off

As the coronavirus and subsequent global shutdown forces film and television production into an unprecedented standstill, streaming services are accelerating their takeover.

The Paradox of Choice

Streaming

March 8, 2020 Comments Off

The major studios sabotaged the dream of a la carte programming and are now attempting to transform streaming into cable television via an ethernet connection instead of coaxial.

Yet Another AT&T Video Service

Streaming

March 4, 2020 Comments Off

AT&T released its answer to subscriber losses with an all-new set-top service called AT&T TV, not to be confused with a plethora of other options. The basic package includes 100 channels.

AVOD Market Heats Up

Streaming

February 25, 2020 Comments Off

Several media companies are holding discussions to acquire advertising-supported video streaming services. Fox Corp is in talks with Tubi, and NBCUniversal is considering Vudu.

Film Streaming Value Report (Volume 1)

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Film Producer Series

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Film Advance Value Series

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Monopolizing Europe

British Content Boom

Cord Cutting Accelerates

Downfall of European Distribution

Fractured Content Landscape

Cable Television Providers are Losing Ground

Distributors Push Back Against Content Providers

Cable Television’s Worst Quarter Ever!

Tipping Point for Television Á LA CARTE

Last Year Canal+ Lost 500,000 Subscribers in France

Netflix Hits the Great Wall of China

Paramount Concedes to the European Commission

Erasing Territorial Barriers in the EU for Media

Starz Licensing Value Report