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Netflix Claims Originals Win Out

January 1, 2020 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix continues to publicize unsubstantiated claims that its original films and shows outperform third-party content contrary to all independent research.

Netflix Outspends

December 3, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

The reason for this lavishly spending spree is in response to new streaming competition by the studios and the upcoming exodus of content.

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.

Made-For-Streaming Movies

November 17, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

After years of declining production activity for Made-For-TV movies, Netflix is accelerating the rate it licenses and produces lower-budgeted movies for its streaming platform.

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.

Netflix at the Movies

October 2, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

After a decade of primarily focusing on episodic content, Netflix wants to break the theatrical glass ceiling, especially since they are funding more original films.

Apple Goes Theatrical

September 29, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Apple wants to carve out exclusive theatrical windows for exhibitors to screen some of its forthcoming feature films before streaming on Apple TV+.

Netflix’s Crown Slips

September 1, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix’s long-time streaming competitors Hulu and Amazon Prime Video are starting to capture more viewing marketshare.

Netflix Lands at Shepperton

July 10, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

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.

Streaming Promised Land

June 12, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

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

May 30, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

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

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.

Digital Video Overtakes Theatrical

April 9, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Last year was the first year that global viewers spent more on online video streaming services than attending movie theaters.

Will Apple Buy Netflix?

February 25, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Apple has too much cash and not enough imagination. There is growing speculation that Apple will purchase Netflix.

Sundance Strikes Back

February 13, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

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

January 29, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix has 139 million paying subscribers after adding 29 million subscribers last year versus 22 million in 2017.

Streaming Showdown

November 27, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix’s streaming supremacy will be challenged in 2019 when Disney and Warner launch their own direct-to-consumer services.

Apple Postpones Slate, Again

November 4, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

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.