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Comcast Looks to Europe to Bolster Weak Stateside Streaming Demand

September 15, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off

Comcast’s Sky will assist ViacomCBS with the launch of Paramount+ in the UK, Germany, and Italy to leverage distribution networks and content libraries to compete against the big four––Netflix, Amazon, Disney, and the contemplated WarnerMedia and Discovery combined company.

The Future Will Have Ads

February 3, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off

In a recent survey of over 5,000 active online subscribers in the United States and Canada, 81% of respondents wished that paid streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video offered a free, ad-supported option.

AVOD Market Heats Up

February 25, 2020 FilmTake 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.

How Amazon Releases Films

November 20, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Amazon Studios has relied on traditional distribution practices to foster greater collaboration with gatekeepers in Hollywood. However, after playing second fiddle to Netflix for the better part of a decade, Amazon is changing its theatrical strategy stateside.

Will Amazon Buy ViacomCBS?

August 21, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

There is growing speculation that Amazon will acquire ViacomCBS after the post-merger dust settles.

Merger In Name Only

August 15, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

CBS and Viacom have reunited as one company after two failed attempts since 2016. The new company will be named ViacomCBS.

Studios Revamp Licensing Strategy: Exclusive Distribution Era Ends

November 28, 2023 Comments Off on Studios Revamp Licensing Strategy: Exclusive Distribution Era Ends
Netflix Reverses Course to Reembrace Third-Party Content Licensing

November 20, 2023 Comments Off on Netflix Reverses Course to Reembrace Third-Party Content Licensing
Film Markets in Flux: Navigating Strikes, Weak Sales, and New Distribution Models

November 7, 2023 Comments Off on Film Markets in Flux: Navigating Strikes, Weak Sales, and New Distribution Models
45 Top Titles on Offer at AFM

November 1, 2023 Comments Off on 45 Top Titles on Offer at AFM
Ripples in the Reel: How Strikes are Shaping the Future of Film

October 30, 2023 Comments Off on Ripples in the Reel: How Strikes are Shaping the Future of Film

The Reel Revolution: Film & TV Industry at a Crossroads Post SAG Strike

Streaming

November 14, 2023 Comments Off

After an arduous 118-day standoff, the SAG-AFTRA has finally brokered a provisional three-year contract with major studios, potentially concluding the extensive actors’ strike of 2023. The recent end to both the writer’s and actor’s strikes marks a pivotal moment in the industry.

Streaming Content Strategy: Global Ambitions Meet Economic Realities

Streaming

October 25, 2023 Comments Off

Top premium streaming platforms, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, Paramount+, and Max, are on target to spend $42 billion for original and acquired film and TV by the end of the year. Crime, romance, and dramas lead the pack in acquired content spending.

Netflix Delivers Soaring Financials, But It Wants More from Subscribers

Streaming

October 23, 2023 Comments Off

After posting impressive financial results, Netflix still wants more from its subscribers in several key markets. The streaming giant will hike prices for certain subscription tiers in the US, UK, and France. While its new ad and Standard plans remain unchanged, its Basic and Premium plans will increase.

FAST and Beyond: Opportunities and Challenges in the Streaming Universe

Streaming

October 17, 2023 Comments Off

Once a cornerstone of the subscription streaming industry, the allure of ad-free viewing is fading into the background as streaming platforms seek innovative ways to captivate audiences and minimize subscriber churn while subscribers navigate a complex landscape.

Europe Battles US Streaming Giants with a Labyrinth of Regulatory Actions

Streaming

October 10, 2023 Comments Off

Market preeminence by US streamers in Europe has raised the ire of several European governments, the EU Commission, industry regulators, and industry organizations. Thus far, 17 EU countries have imposed financial obligations on streamers to force more significant investment in Europe.

Distribution

Studios Revamp Licensing Strategy: Exclusive Distribution Era Ends

November 28, 2023 Comments Off

Warner Bros. Discovery has lost 2.5 million subscribers in its direct-to-consumer (DTC) division, encompassing HBO cable subscriptions and the Max and Discovery+ streaming services. The company also experienced a massive loss in advertising revenue for linear television, which still keeps the lights on at many studios.