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AT&T’s Big Gamble

February 8, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

The DirecTV deal was AT&T’s first big gamble on the filmed entertainment distribution market. DirecTV has been shedding subscribers since the beginning of 2017.

Distribution

Warner Plays Nice with Netflix, For Now

December 16, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

WarnerMedia’s decision may seem at odds with the company’s overall strategy to bring owned content ‘in-house’ to make it exclusive on its new streaming site.

Cable’s Last Attempt to Cripple Streaming Services

July 2, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Cable companies are buying distributors and content creators in a final attempt to cripple streaming services.

Amazon Abandons Live Television Ambitions

November 19, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Cable networks use bulk pricing to spurn Amazon’s ambitions to launch a skinny bundle with on-demand streaming and live television.

Subscription Video Trends and Challenges [Part One]

September 25, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Series viewership outpaces overall growth because Netflix is using vast resources to become a dedicated content creator.

Cable Television’s Worst Quarter Ever!

June 22, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

After decades of stifling innovation and blocking new content delivery models, cable companies are paying a hefty price that shows no sign of stopping.

Television Takes Over the Internet

January 31, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Only days apart, the UK’s largest satellite broadcaster, Sky, and the US’s biggest cable company, Comcast, announced plans to expand their services online.

Mobile Streaming Market Heats Up

November 21, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

When AT&T acquired DirecTV for $48.5 billion, they had big plans for mobile streaming. The FCC thinks DirecTV Now service “may obstruct competition and…”

Netflix Nears Historic Rollout with Comcast

November 10, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

Comcast, the largest cable company in the United States, will begin streaming Netflix on the company’s X1 set-top device starting this week.

Production is Fleeing Los Angeles: How Poor Policies Push Producers Away

Production

November 19, 2024 Comments Off

From Capes to Clicks: The Fall of Superheroes and the Streaming Shakedown

Exhibition

November 16, 2024 Comments Off

Distribution

The FAST Frontier: How Free Ad-Supported Platforms Are Transforming Streaming and Cable Television

November 13, 2024 Comments Off

Distribution

Inside AFM 2024: Mixed Reviews, Cautious Buyers, and More Gains for Streamers

November 12, 2024 Comments Off

Production

AFM 2024: UK’s New Tax Credit Sparks Interest from Global Film Producers

November 7, 2024 Comments Off

Distribution

Betting Big on Genre Films: AFM’s Vegas Move Signals Shift in the Independent Film Market

November 6, 2024 Comments Off

Distribution

AFM 2024: The Films Sparking Major Interest at AFM’s First Las Vegas Edition (Part Three)

November 6, 2024 Comments Off

Distribution

AFM 2024: The Films Sparking Major Interest at AFM’s First Las Vegas Edition (Part Two)

November 5, 2024 Comments Off

Is the Max/Hulu/Disney+ Mega-Bundle Worth the Price? A Closer Look at Streaming’s Newest Offering

Streaming

October 20, 2024 Comments Off

In a move that shocked many in the entertainment industry, two of the largest legacy media companies, Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney have teamed up to offer a cross-company mega-bundle featuring Disney+, Hulu, and Max. Launched on July 25th, this bundle combines three major streaming platforms under one roof.

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