Month: April 2019

Distribution

Up In Flames

April 30, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Up In Flames

Lionsgate lobbied to become the belle of the buyout ball last year in Hollywood, but Prince Charming never arrived.

Netflix Reigns in Canada
Streaming

Netflix Reigns in Canada

April 25, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Reigns in Canada

Over 57% of Canadian households with internet access streamed Netflix sometime in 2018. Currently, Netflix Canada has around 6.5 million paying subscribers.

Cord Cutting Accelerates
Distribution

Cord Cutting Accelerates

April 16, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Cord Cutting Accelerates

There is even more bad news for pay television providers. Unlike 2017, subscribers signing up for cheaper online television bundles are starting to contract.

Death and Taxes
Production

Death and Taxes

April 14, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Death and Taxes

All told, Barclays, HSBC and Bank of Ireland could face a tax bill up to £11 billion for their role in EIS tax avoidance schemes.

Fractured Content Landscape
Streaming

Fractured Content Landscape

April 2, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Fractured Content Landscape

More and more consumers are piecing together entertainment content from multiple services rather than relying on a traditional cable television package.