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Netflix Will Spend More on International Markets Than Stateside for the First Time

March 18, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix is projected to spend more than half its annual content allocation on titles produced outside of Canada and the United States. This year, Netflix will spend $8 billion of its $15.5 billion allocation on international content, a first for the streaming giant.

Who’s Thriving and Who’s Struggling: Annual Streaming Scorecard Part Three

March 14, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

Before unprecedented disruptions during 2020-21, streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon invested heavily in original films, but their investments have since fallen sharply. Likewise, the head of motion pictures departed after Netflix failed to deliver meaningful film releases.

Distributors Retreat to Syndication to Avoid Financial Streaming Iceberg

March 6, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

The prodigious investments required by major media companies to launch new streaming services while simultaneously pulling valuable content from dozens of global distributors have impacted all key players, resulting in substantial declines in market value over the past two years.

Not All Streaming Services Will Survive the Year in Their Current Form

February 25, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

Mounting losses at Paramount and NBCUniversal, particularly, have put into doubt the survival of Paramount+ and Peacock in their current iteration. Paramount’s situation reflects the broader challenges of balancing growth, content spending, and subscriber retention with profitability.

The Future of Streaming Will End in Tiers

February 21, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

Breaking News: Freevee Will Shutdown After Amazon Adamantly Denies Claims. Recently, on Prime Video, ads started popping up on scripted series and films. Over 167 million existing Amazon Prime members in the U.S. are now required to pay an additional $3 per month to enjoy the same service they signed up for to avoid ads.

Netflix’s Licensing Surge: Resuming Role as Hollywood’s Content Aggregator

February 13, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

With the most significant content distributors reversing their plans to make content exclusive on their in-house platforms and Netflix originals falling flat, Netflix will again lead the way in third-party licensing and once again become Hollywood’s aggregator.

Who’s Thriving and Who’s Struggling: Annual Streaming Scorecard Part Two

January 28, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

As Disney+ charts its course in 2024, the challenges are palpable, mainly finding freshness in a sea of familiar content. And the biggest question is how the Disney+ one-app integration with Hulu, set to exit beta in March, will fortify the service and retain its subscribers.

The Media Conundrum: A Complex Interplay of Consolidation, Mergers, and Streaming Misfortunes

January 23, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

Unstoppable declines in linear television subscribers coupled with challenges in achieving profits in freshly minted streaming services have led most media companies on the road to consolidation. Over the next 12 months, Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, and NBCUniversal will likely be impacted by consolidation.

Who’s Thriving and Who’s Struggling: Annual Streaming Scorecard Part One

January 4, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

Apple TV+ made significant strides in expanding its film offerings in 2023 despite facing challenges such as inflation-driven price increases and the need to refine its user experience. The quest for a marquee series remains a prominent concern as the streaming service enters 2024.

Diverging Fortunes: Disney and Warner Bros. Compete for Streaming’s Silver Medal

Distribution

October 15, 2024 Comments Off

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

Streaming

October 13, 2024 Comments Off

Streaming

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

October 8, 2024 Comments Off

Streaming

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

October 6, 2024 Comments Off

Streaming

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

October 1, 2024 Comments Off

Streaming

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

September 29, 2024 Comments Off

Distribution

From Cord-Cutting to Cable 2.0: The Evolution of Streaming Looks Just Like Cable TV

September 25, 2024 Comments Off

Distribution

Streaming vs. Cinema: Is Streaming Really Boosting the Movie Theater Experience?

September 21, 2024 Comments Off

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.

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

Streaming

October 1, 2024 Comments Off

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

Streaming

September 29, 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, beginning with a survey of the streaming market before reviewing the significant streamers.

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Year: 2024

Netflix Will Spend More on International Markets Than Stateside for the First Time

Who’s Thriving and Who’s Struggling: Annual Streaming Scorecard Part Three

Distributors Retreat to Syndication to Avoid Financial Streaming Iceberg

Not All Streaming Services Will Survive the Year in Their Current Form

The Future of Streaming Will End in Tiers

Netflix’s Licensing Surge: Resuming Role as Hollywood’s Content Aggregator

Who’s Thriving and Who’s Struggling: Annual Streaming Scorecard Part Two

The Media Conundrum: A Complex Interplay of Consolidation, Mergers, and Streaming Misfortunes

Who’s Thriving and Who’s Struggling: Annual Streaming Scorecard Part One