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Netflix Overtakes Sky

June 18, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Sky’s new owners, Comcast, will more than double its investment in European original programming for the new venture – Sky Studios.

Hollywood Netflix Divorce

June 9, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Recently, anonymous sources have reported to multiple news outlets about the difficulty Hollywood will face in attempting to take back its content from Netflix.

AT&T Mistimes Market

June 2, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

AT&T’s decision to acquire a declining DirecTV and a sputtering Time Warner is materializing into a massive miscalculation.

Disney Takes Over Hulu

May 22, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Last week, Disney and Comcast came to terms whereby Disney would take sole control over Hulu. Comcast will remain a silent partner until 2024

Content Comes Home

May 15, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

In an industry where content is king; Netflix has worn the crown in recent years thanks to the programming libraries from the major studios.

Hollywood Aims at Netflix

April 21, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix’s rapid subscriber growth slows in the United States at the worst possible moment.

Fractured Content Landscape

April 2, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

More and more consumers are piecing together entertainment content from multiple services rather than relying on a traditional cable television package.

Back From The Brink

March 14, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

After years of internal divisions, family squabbles, lawsuits, and sexual harassment investigations, Viacom and CBS are starting to resemble real companies again.

Apple Debuts Streaming Service

March 12, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Apple is expected to finally announce its new streaming service during the company’s March 25th conference.

Streaming Shuffle

February 16, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Comcast’s NBCUniversal is launching an ad-supported streaming service that will be free to its 52 million Pay-TV subscribers.

Netflix Pays Top Dollar

January 20, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off

Perhaps the biggest revelation from Netflix’s earning call last week is the admission that they are “ready to pay top-of-the-market prices for…”

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.

UPDATE: Disney Buys Fox Film and TV

December 14, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Walt Disney Co’s deal to buy film, television and international businesses from Murdoch’s Twenty-First Century Fox is valued around $40 per share, or $75B.

Comcast and Verizon Join Disney in Bid for Fox Assets

November 16, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Comcast drops its bid to acquire Twenty-First Century Fox. Disney will likely purchase Fox’s film and television assets before 2017 is over.

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.

Netflix Calls Out Theater Owners

October 11, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

At The New Yorker’s TechFest event last Friday the CEO of Netflix attacked the theater owners for the lack of innovation in the film business.

Challenging Amazon: Walmart’s Vision for the Future of Subscription Streaming

Streaming

December 1, 2024 Comments Off

Slow-Motion Collapse: How Nostalgia, Streaming, and Short-Sightedness Undermined Hollywood’s Future

Distribution

November 26, 2024 Comments Off

Streaming

Subscriptions to Free Streaming: The Platforms and Formats Redefining Entertainment

November 24, 2024 Comments Off

Production

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

November 19, 2024 Comments Off

Exhibition

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

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

Challenging Amazon: Walmart’s Vision for the Future of Subscription Streaming

Streaming

December 1, 2024 Comments Off

Walmart is enhancing its streaming presence through the $2.3 billion acquisition of Vizio, aiming to compete with Amazon. By integrating Vizio’s technology into its retail ecosystem and leveraging its advertising capabilities, Walmart seeks to grow its streaming subscriptions and capitalize on the decline of traditional TV, creating a comprehensive media platform.

Subscriptions to Free Streaming: The Platforms and Formats Redefining Entertainment

Streaming

November 24, 2024 Comments Off

Streaming platforms are evolving amid changing viewer preferences and competition. YouTube leads with creator-driven content, while Netflix shifts back to licensed shows to maintain its subscriber base. Growth of ad-supported services like Tubi offers budget-friendly options. The industry’s future relies on innovation, collaboration, and understanding audience needs.

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. and Disney have teamed up to offer a cross-company mega-bundle featuring Disney+, Hulu, and Max. Launched in July 2024, 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.