December 2018 » FilmTake

Netflix and Amazon Abandon Theater Bid

December 30, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Amazon and Netflix both walked away from the opportunity to acquire Landmark Theaters.

Alternative Film Funding

December 25, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

There is a renewed effort by production service providers to expand their operations into financing and distributing independent films.

Netflix Conquers Europe

December 19, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix gauged the climate in Europe perfectly, first by increasing funding to produce more local content, and by forging licensing deals with local content partners.

Distribution

Warner Plays Nice with Netflix, For Now

December 16, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

WarnerMedia’s decision may seem at odds with the company’s overall strategy to bring owned content ‘in-house’ to make it exclusive on its new streaming site.

Content Markets Reach Consolidation Fever Pitch

December 11, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

As media markets reach a consolidation fever pitch, three companies will emerge controlling nearly all content creation and distribution in the United States.

Slow-Motion Collapse: How Nostalgia, Streaming, and Short-Sightedness Undermined Hollywood’s Future

Distribution

November 26, 2024 Comments Off

Subscriptions to Free Streaming: The Platforms and Formats Redefining Entertainment

Streaming

November 24, 2024 Comments Off

Production

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

November 19, 2024 Comments Off

Exhibition

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

November 16, 2024 Comments Off

Distribution

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

November 13, 2024 Comments Off

Distribution

Inside AFM 2024: Mixed Reviews, Cautious Buyers, and More Gains for Streamers

November 12, 2024 Comments Off

Production

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

November 7, 2024 Comments Off

Distribution

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

November 6, 2024 Comments Off

Subscriptions to Free Streaming: The Platforms and Formats Redefining Entertainment

Streaming

November 24, 2024 Comments Off

Streaming platforms are evolving amid changing viewer preferences and competition. YouTube leads with creator-driven content, while Netflix shifts back to licensed shows to maintain its subscriber base. Growth of ad-supported services like Tubi offers budget-friendly options. The industry’s future relies on innovation, collaboration, and understanding audience needs.

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

Streaming

October 20, 2024 Comments Off

In a move that shocked many in the entertainment industry, two of the largest legacy media companies, Warner Bros. and Disney have teamed up to offer a cross-company mega-bundle featuring Disney+, Hulu, and Max. Launched in July 2024, this bundle combines three major streaming platforms under one roof.

Chasing Netflix: How the Major Media Companies Stack Up in Subscribers, Revenue, and Challenges [Part Five]

Streaming

October 13, 2024 Comments Off

The following five-part article series looks at how the major streaming services compare in terms of financial performance, subscriber numbers, and the unique strengths and challenges each faces in the ever-evolving streaming industry, concluding with a review of wildcard streamers Prime Video, Apple TV+, and issues facing the streaming industry.

Chasing Netflix: How the Major Media Companies Stack Up in Subscribers, Revenue, and Challenges [Part Four]

Streaming

October 8, 2024 Comments Off

The following five-part article series looks at how the major streaming services compare in terms of financial performance, subscriber numbers, and the unique strengths and challenges each faces in the ever-evolving streaming industry, continuing with a review of the mid-tier streamers Paramount+ and Peacock.

Chasing Netflix: How the Major Media Companies Stack Up in Subscribers, Revenue, and Challenges [Part Three]

Streaming

October 6, 2024 Comments Off

The following five-part article series looks at how the major streaming services compare in terms of financial performance, subscriber numbers, and the unique strengths and challenges each faces in the ever-evolving streaming industry, continuing with a review of Netflix’s biggest competitors, Disney+ and Max.

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Month: December 2018

Netflix and Amazon Abandon Theater Bid

Alternative Film Funding

Netflix Conquers Europe

Warner Plays Nice with Netflix, For Now

Content Markets Reach Consolidation Fever Pitch