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Distribution

How Amazon Releases Films

November 20, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on How Amazon Releases Films

Amazon Studios has relied on traditional distribution practices to foster greater collaboration with gatekeepers in Hollywood. However, after playing second fiddle to Netflix for the better part of a decade, Amazon is changing its theatrical strategy stateside.

Production

Made-For-Streaming Movies

November 17, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Made-For-Streaming Movies

After years of declining production activity for Made-For-TV movies, Netflix is accelerating the rate it licenses and produces lower-budgeted movies for its streaming platform.

Streaming

Free Streaming Offers

November 12, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Free Streaming Offers

Heavyweights Disney and Apple are offering free introductory offers to gain a head start over rivals. Select Verizon subscribers in the United States will get free access to Disney+ for a year.

Streaming

Netflix Needs Content

November 7, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Needs Content

Although Netflix remains committed to producing original content, it is preparing to license more content from independent producers and distributors.

Streaming

New Details Emerge About HBO Max

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AT&T’s WarnerMedia released details about its forthcoming streaming service HBO Max, which will officially launch in May 2020. The service will cost $14.99 a month, the same cost as HBO’s flagship service.

Production

British Content Boom

October 29, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on British Content Boom

As multiple streaming services prepare for an intensifying battle over European subscribers, British-made content continues to surge. This content bonanza and bidding wars between buyers are driving up prices for shows.

Streaming

Europe’s Last Stand

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Never known for adapting to changing markets, European companies are now forced to forge alliances in hopes of staying relevant after the well-timed onslaught of Netflix in Europe.

Streaming

State of Netflix

October 20, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on State of Netflix

As of September 30th, Netflix has over 158 million total subscribers – 60.6 million at home and 97.7 million around the world.

Streaming

Netflix Misses Subscriber Target Again

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Netflix missed its quarterly subscriber forecast for the second consecutive quarter in a row. The company’s slowdown ahead of the introduction of several new subscription services is a troubling sign.

Streaming

Netflix Banned

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Disney will ban all advertisements from Netflix across all of Disney’s entertainment platforms, including its television networks.

Distribution

Disney Fights Fire

October 7, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Disney Fights Fire

The battle between streaming services is heating up. Amazon and Disney have been unable to reach terms regarding Amazon’s Fire TV devices.

Exhibition

Netflix at the Movies

October 2, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix at the Movies

After a decade of primarily focusing on episodic content, Netflix wants to break the theatrical glass ceiling, especially since they are funding more original films.

Streaming

Apple Of Discord

September 15, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Apple Of Discord

Apple TV+ subscription service will launch on November 1st for $4.99 a month. However, with only a handful of shows available, it will not frustrate the launch of Disney+ or challenge Netflix in a meaningful way.