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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.

Netflix in Europe: UK

August 1, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix is the most popular SVOD service in the UK, with an estimated 9.2 million subscribers, which for the first time is more than PayTV subs.

Netflix’s European Expansion: France

July 30, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

France has always been on the front lines against Netflix’s expansion in Europe, but its calculated indifference is waning.

Cable’s Last Attempt to Cripple Streaming Services

July 2, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Cable companies are buying distributors and content creators in a final attempt to cripple streaming services.

2018 Trends: State of the Industry

June 11, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

For three straight years, television and home video markets in the United States have lost subscribers. This downward trend is accelerating and shows no signs of abating.

How Amazon Buys and Licenses Independent Films

May 6, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Amazon Studios is growing its reach with strong relationships and deference for traditional distribution norms, which fosters allies.

Television Ad Sales Go Online

February 20, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Television advertising sales in the U.S fell 8% to $61 billion in 2017 – the biggest slump in 20 years. Sales at cable networks dropped for the first time in a decade.