Netflix Lands at Shepperton
Netflix expanded its global footprint with a ten-year lease at the U.K’s Shepperton Studios. The lease grants Netflix exclusive access to a majority of Shepperton including 14 sound stages.
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Streaming Promised Land
Disney, Amazon Prime, and Netflix have pivoted to India, the world’s second largest market, after plans to launch and sustain services in the world’s most populous nation hit the Great Wall of China.
Netflix Wins Again
Netflix surpassed Sky in the UK in terms of subscribers for the first time in 2019. The victory makes Netflix the most widely subscribed to media platform in the U.K.
Cord Cutting Accelerates
There is even more bad news for pay television providers. Unlike 2017, subscribers signing up for cheaper online television bundles are starting to contract.
Digital Video Overtakes Theatrical
Last year was the first year that global viewers spent more on online video streaming services than attending movie theaters.
Will Apple Buy Netflix?
Apple has too much cash and not enough imagination. There is growing speculation that Apple will purchase Netflix.
Sundance Strikes Back
After last year’s acquisitions lull at Sundance, especially by Netflix and Amazon, this year’s festival produced a number of megadeals.
Netflix’s Dirty Secret
Netflix has 139 million paying subscribers after adding 29 million subscribers last year versus 22 million in 2017.
Streaming Showdown
Netflix’s streaming supremacy will be challenged in 2019 when Disney and Warner launch their own direct-to-consumer services.
Apple Postpones Slate, Again
Apple has twice postponed the launch of its first slate of shows. Producers and agents involved in projects at Apple expect the date to be pushed back once again.