July 29, 2024FilmTakeComments Off on Netflix Leads All Streamers By Subscribers As Revenue and Profits Soar Despite Declining ARPU
The ARPU landscape is becoming more complex with the advent of hybrid Subscription and Advertising VOD options from Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video, which recently introduced cheaper, ad-supported tiers.
April 24, 2024FilmTakeComments 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.
July 26, 2023FilmTakeComments Off on Lionsgate Faces Substantial Financial Risks and Capital Requirements
Lionsgate has failed to deliver on long-touted plans for cash injection by spinning off Starz. Despite ongoing delays and several missed deadlines, Lionsgate is reportedly one of three final suitors vying for Canada’s eOne.
January 15, 2023FilmTakeComments Off on Broken Windows: Inside Hollywood’s Lucrative Film Licensing Deals
The battle over film licensing exclusivity transpired as expected once Netflix transitioned from a content aggregator to a content creator. One-by-one the major studios built direct-to-consumer streaming services to compete with Netflix.
