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[ March 1, 2025 ] Who Will Own the Future of Filmed Entertainment? Inside the Great Media Power Grab Distribution
[ February 24, 2025 ] The Broadcast Boom: Why Traditional TV Still Matters in a Streaming World Broadcast & PayTV
[ February 18, 2025 ] Finding Licensing Gold: Why Some Shows Are Worth More Off Their Home Platform Distribution
[ February 10, 2025 ] Paramount’s New Slate Financing Deal and the Complexities of Film Investment Distribution
[ February 8, 2025 ] Amazon MGM Studios Charts New Course with International Distribution Ambitions Distribution

Production

Is Sony Pictures for Sale?

June 28, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Mismanagement of Sony’s film unit over the years has propelled the studio into a downward spiral. Sony is under pressure by investors to sell the film unit.

Can Trump’s Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Shake Fraud Lawsuit?

June 20, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

RKA Film Financing is suing Relativity Media for misappropriating funds meant to finance advertising budgets for future releases, into the troubled company.

Update: Wanda’s Buyout of Dick Clark Productions Falls Apart

February 22, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Update: Dick Clark Productions sues Dalian Wanda for $25 million after the Chinese conglomerate failed to complete it’s $1.07 billion buyout.

China Warns the US About Protecting Media Assets

February 12, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Wang Jianlin, chairman of Wanda Group, warned the U.S. last week against implementing protectionist measures for media assets.

Can Lionsgate Challenge the Studios Once Again?

February 4, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

After a string of massive hits, Lionsgate traveled full circle in 2016 when its top-grossing domestic film was Boo! A Medea Halloween.

China’s iQiyi and Sony Sign Coproduction Agreement

December 5, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

iQiyi, a Chinese online video site owned by Baidu, announced in December that the company is coproducing a three-part local-language series with Sony.

Hollywood Welcomes Wanda Group’s CEO Wang Jianlin

October 18, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

Wanda’s CEO Jianlin is in Hollywood to purchase more media properties. The acquisition of Legendary for $3.5 billion was the biggest Hollywood-China tie-up.

Anatomy of a Successful Salesman

October 9, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

If there is one thing that Relativity Media’s Ryan Kavanaugh knows, it’s a comeback. Relativity Media’s Ryan Kavanaugh has given many successful pitches…

China’s State-Owned Film IPO Bonanza

September 14, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

One week before Shanghai Film went public, state-owned Omnijoi Media, listed on the ChiNext. On the very next day, China Film made debut on the main board.

News: Animation Studio Chairman Disappearance

December 27, 2015 FilmTake Comments Off

In August 2015, angry investors who lost money on Shan Jiuliang’s Fanya Metals Exchange, attacked, detained, and escorted him to the closest police station.

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

Distribution

March 1, 2025 Comments Off

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

Broadcast & PayTV

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

Streaming

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

January 11, 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.