Broadcast & PayTV The Lasting Effects January 12, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off on The Lasting Effects As a result of diminishing content availability precipitated by production delays and cancellations, there will be large programming gaps for traditional television networks and OTT platforms to fill over the next two years.
Production Has Scripted Television Peaked? January 9, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off on Has Scripted Television Peaked? In 2017, 487 shows were produced, up 7% from 455 in 2016. In 2010, just 216 shows were produced. Netflix is now the largest supplier of new shows.
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Broadcast & PayTV News: Netflix Favors Time Warner-Charter Merger January 20, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off on News: Netflix Favors Time Warner-Charter Merger Netflix’s top executive endorsed the pending $55B Charter and Time Warner merger, saying he views it as a positive development for streaming video.