• Production

    Production is Fleeing Los Angeles: How Poor Policies Push Producers Away

    Long hailed as the beating heart of the entertainment industry, Los Angeles is losing its grip on film and TV production. Once the undisputed leader of Hollywood magic, Southern California faces a dismal reality: plummeting production levels, industry layoffs, creative drain, and a mass exodus of viable projects to rival jurisdictions.
  • Exhibition

    From Capes to Clicks: The Fall of Superheroes and the Streaming Shakedown

    The superhero genre, once its crown jewel, is fading under the weight of oversaturation and audience fatigue, devolving into a rebellion by the fandom. Yet, in this chaos lies an opportunity. As audiences reject formulaic content and mediocrity, a new wave of creativity can emerge, reshaping the film industry.
  • Production

    AFM 2024: UK’s New Tax Credit Sparks Interest from Global Film Producers

    The UK’s new Independent Film Tax Credit is drawing attention at AFM 2024, promising enhanced tax relief for eligible films with a qualifying spend of up to £15 million. The new credit, aimed at supporting independent film production, offers a significant boost with a 53% enhanced credit rate, translating to a net rate of nearly 40% after tax.
Streaming

Is the Max/Hulu/Disney+ Mega-Bundle Worth the Price? A Closer Look at Streaming’s Newest Offering

In a move that shocked many in the entertainment industry, two of the largest legacy media companies, Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney have teamed up to offer a cross-company mega-bundle featuring Disney+, Hulu, and Max. Launched on July 25th, this bundle combines three major streaming platforms under one roof.

Distribution

The FAST Frontier: How Free Ad-Supported Platforms Are Transforming Streaming and Cable Television

As streaming fatigue sets in, consumers increasingly opt for FAST (Free Ad-Supported Television), with traditional cable providers feeling the pinch. Once considered fringe players, FAST platforms capture significant market share with their ad-supported, cost-free models, while SVOD giants drive premium content strategies and global expansion.

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Production is Fleeing Los Angeles: How Poor Policies Push Producers Away

Production

Long hailed as the beating heart of the entertainment industry, Los Angeles is losing its grip on film and TV production. Once the undisputed leader of Hollywood magic, Southern California faces a dismal reality: plummeting production levels, industry layoffs, creative drain, and a mass exodus of viable projects to rival jurisdictions.

From Capes to Clicks: The Fall of Superheroes and the Streaming Shakedown

Exhibition

The superhero genre, once its crown jewel, is fading under the weight of oversaturation and audience fatigue, devolving into a rebellion by the fandom. Yet, in this chaos lies an opportunity. As audiences reject formulaic content and mediocrity, a new wave of creativity can emerge, reshaping the film industry.

The FAST Frontier: How Free Ad-Supported Platforms Are Transforming Streaming and Cable Television

Distribution

As streaming fatigue sets in, consumers increasingly opt for FAST (Free Ad-Supported Television), with traditional cable providers feeling the pinch. Once considered fringe players, FAST platforms capture significant market share with their ad-supported, cost-free models, while SVOD giants drive premium content strategies and global expansion.

AFM 2024: UK’s New Tax Credit Sparks Interest from Global Film Producers

Production

The UK’s new Independent Film Tax Credit is drawing attention at AFM 2024, promising enhanced tax relief for eligible films with a qualifying spend of up to £15 million. The new credit, aimed at supporting independent film production, offers a significant boost with a 53% enhanced credit rate, translating to a net rate of nearly 40% after tax.

Production

Production is Fleeing Los Angeles: How Poor Policies Push Producers Away

Long hailed as the beating heart of the entertainment industry, Los Angeles is losing its grip on film and TV production. Once the undisputed leader of Hollywood magic, Southern California faces a dismal reality: plummeting production levels, industry layoffs, creative drain, and a mass exodus of viable projects to rival jurisdictions.

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The FAST Frontier: How Free Ad-Supported Platforms Are Transforming Streaming and Cable Television

Distribution

As streaming fatigue sets in, consumers increasingly opt for FAST (Free Ad-Supported Television), with traditional cable providers feeling the pinch. Once considered fringe players, FAST platforms capture significant market share with their ad-supported, cost-free models, while SVOD giants drive premium content strategies and global expansion.

Betting Big on Genre Films: AFM’s Vegas Move Signals Shift in the Independent Film Market

Distribution

For the first time in its 45-year history, the American Film Market (AFM) has traded the coastal ambiance of Santa Monica for the glitzy setting of Las Vegas, launching its 2024 event at the Palms Casino Resort. This relocation comes with high hopes for streamlined networking, concentrated events, and fresh energy.

AFM 2024: The Films Sparking Major Interest at AFM’s First Las Vegas Edition (Part Three)

Distribution

The 2024 American Film Market (AFM) marks a transformative moment as it relocates from its long-standing Los Angeles base to Las Vegas. Here’s an overview of films being presented by the leading 78 international sales agencies at the 2024 American Film Market, offering a dynamic blend of genres, including horror, thriller, drama, comedy, and animation.

AFM 2024: The Films Sparking Major Interest at AFM’s First Las Vegas Edition (Part Two)

Distribution

The 2024 American Film Market (AFM) marks a transformative moment as it relocates from its long-standing Los Angeles base to Las Vegas. Here’s an overview of films being presented by the leading 78 international sales agencies at the 2024 American Film Market, offering a dynamic blend of genres, including horror, thriller, drama, comedy, and animation.

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