2018 – Page 2 – FilmTake

Netflix’s European Strategy

March 4, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Sky, Europe’s largest pay television provider announced a partnership to carry Netflix content on its direct satellite network and OTT platforms.

Google Woos Cord Cutters

February 25, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

YouTube TV will now include live sports and content from Time Warner to kick-start its takeover of terrestrial and cable television.

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.

Disney Streams in China Again

February 15, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

The largest collection of Disney content will start streaming in China through Alibaba’s Youku website.

Lionsgate For Sale

February 8, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Lionsgate lobbies to become the belle of the consolidation ball taking place in Hollywood, but will Prince Charming ever show up?

Studio Netflix

February 4, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix plans to release 80 films in 2018; nearly as many as all six major studios combined.

Amazon Moves Away from Independent Films

January 23, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

It’s hard to imagine Amazon leaving Sundance this year with a big-dollar prestige film like years past.

MoviePass Takes Aim at Indie Films

January 23, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

At the Sundance Film Festival, theatrical ticketing service, MoviePass launched a new service to acquire distribution rights in partnership with other buyers.

Cable Television Providers are Losing Ground

January 18, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Over two million U.S households cancelled cable television services in 2017. The traditional TV industry could be in for another brutal year.

Distributors Push Back Against Content Providers

January 16, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Distributors push back against content providers as price increases and growing content commitments eat into profitability.

Has Scripted Television Peaked?

January 9, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

In 2017, 487 shows were produced, up 7% from 455 in 2016. In 2010, just 216 shows were produced. Netflix is now the largest supplier of new shows.

Point of No Return for North America’s Box Office

January 2, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

In 2017, North American theatrical admissions fell to 1992 levels. Admissions in the U.S and Canada dropped 6% to 1.23 billion tickets sold.

Resurrecting Value: How Syndication is Powering a New Phase of Streaming Monetization

Distribution

March 22, 2025 Comments Off

Who Will Own the Future of Filmed Entertainment? Inside the Great Media Power Grab

Distribution

March 1, 2025 Comments Off

Broadcast & PayTV

The Broadcast Boom: Why Traditional TV Still Matters in a Streaming World

February 24, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

Finding Licensing Gold: Why Some Shows Are Worth More Off Their Home Platform

February 18, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

Paramount’s New Slate Financing Deal and the Complexities of Film Investment

February 10, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

Amazon MGM Studios Charts New Course with International Distribution Ambitions

February 8, 2025 Comments Off

Production

Is Hollywood Worth Saving? The Harsh Reality Facing L.A. in 2025

January 19, 2025 Comments Off

The Broadcast Boom: Why Traditional TV Still Matters in a Streaming World

Broadcast & PayTV

February 24, 2025 Comments Off

As streaming platforms continue to dominate the conversation, traditional broadcast networks are proving their staying power by strategically aligning with digital platforms. New data confirms that network television still commands a substantial audience, with streaming partnerships extending its reach and influence.

Beyond Binge Watching: Ads, Sports, and Telecoms Are Steering Streaming Back to Cable’s Playbook

Streaming

January 11, 2025 Comments Off

The U.S. streaming market is saturated, with 96% of households subscribed to services, prompting a shift from acquisition to retention strategies. Ad-supported models are gaining traction as affordability overshadows uninterrupted viewing. Live sports and telecom partnerships are key growth areas, while brand ecosystems are vital for subscriber retention in this maturing landscape.

One Platform to Rule Them All: Aggregation Will Alter Streaming Markets in 2025

Streaming

January 7, 2025 Comments Off

Standalone SVOD services are experiencing a shift as consumers grapple with rising costs and subscription stacking. Many are turning to video aggregators, which simplify access but risk escalating prices. The market may soon consist of fewer standalone players alongside aggregators, highlighting the necessity for service bundling to reduce churn and enhance consumer convenience.

Europe’s AVOD Boom: How Ad-Tiers Will Reshape Streaming Markets in 2025

Streaming

December 29, 2024 Comments Off

Europe’s streaming market is on the verge of transformation, propelled by the rise of ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) platforms. Consumers increasingly favor lower-cost subscription plans featuring ads, benefiting major players like Netflix and local entities such as TF1+. However, platforms face challenges with ad relevance, viewer retention, and stringent EU regulations.

Splitting the Difference: Why Warner Bros. and Comcast Are Carving Up Their Empires

Broadcast & PayTV

December 17, 2024 Comments Off

Warner Bros. Discovery and Comcast are restructuring to separate their declining linear TV networks from streaming divisions, signaling the end of linear television’s dominance. This strategy, framed as a means to enhance value, highlights the sector’s collapse as advertisers and viewers shift to digital platforms. Mergers or sell-offs are imminent.

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Year: 2018

Netflix’s European Strategy

Google Woos Cord Cutters

Television Ad Sales Go Online

Disney Streams in China Again

Lionsgate For Sale

Studio Netflix

Amazon Moves Away from Independent Films

MoviePass Takes Aim at Indie Films

Cable Television Providers are Losing Ground

Distributors Push Back Against Content Providers

Has Scripted Television Peaked?

Point of No Return for North America’s Box Office