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Production

The Current State of Film

February 15, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off on The Current State of Film

Film distribution and production disruptions caused by government lockdowns have accelerated many changes that were well underway in the market for years. Large programming gaps for films are emerging for traditional television networks and OTT platforms to fill.

Broadcast & PayTV

The Future Will Have Ads

February 3, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off on The Future Will Have Ads

In a recent survey of over 5,000 active online subscribers in the United States and Canada, 81% of respondents wished that paid streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video offered a free, ad-supported option.

Distribution

The Future of Film Markets

January 17, 2021 FilmTake Comments Off on The Future of Film Markets

Many uncertainties surround the format and nature of film markets in 2021, including the crown jewel – Cannes. All significant markets scheduled in the first quarter will be virtual.

Exhibition

Coming Soon to a Living Room Near You

September 30, 2020 FilmTake Comments Off on Coming Soon to a Living Room Near You

Day-and-date and other alternative film releasing models have been around for over a decade. Still, most major studios have avoided a strategy that skips the theater altogether, that is, until now.

Streaming

German Streaming Market

September 26, 2020 FilmTake Comments Off on German Streaming Market

SVOD is still a minor segment of the overall streaming market in Germany. Proportionally, Germany spends less than half of US households ($24 billion) on SVOD services when adjusted for currency and population.

Broadcast & PayTV

Too Big To Fail

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AT&T is desperate to sell some or all of DirecTV to pay down its $180 billion mountain of debt. According to inside sources, the satellite service is being offered at a $20 billion valuation, marking a $29 billion loss since 2015.

Streaming

Streaming in the UK

August 30, 2020 FilmTake Comments Off on Streaming in the UK

Since the COVID lockdown began, nearly five million UK households have signed up for a streaming service. Netflix, Amazon, and Disney+ have been the primary beneficiaries of this boom.

Broadcast & PayTV

Cord-Cutting Gains Momentum

February 11, 2020 FilmTake Comments Off on Cord-Cutting Gains Momentum

In the fourth quarter, two million US subscribers cut the cord on traditional television packages from AT&T, Comcast, Charter, and Verizon, up from 1.7 million in the third quarter.

Production

Production Battle of Britain

January 15, 2020 FilmTake Comments Off on Production Battle of Britain

There is a mad rush by the most significant content creators, especially streaming services, to utilize the production infrastructure in England as a base of European operations.

Production

Netflix Outspends

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The reason for this lavishly spending spree is in response to new streaming competition by the studios and the upcoming exodus of content.

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.

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.

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.

Netflix Vies For Pinewood Studio
Production

Netflix Lands at Shepperton

July 10, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Lands at Shepperton

Netflix expanded its global footprint with a ten-year lease at the U.K’s Shepperton Studios. The lease grants Netflix exclusive access to a majority of Shepperton including 14 sound stages.

Streaming

Streaming Promised Land

June 12, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Streaming Promised Land

Disney, Amazon Prime, and Netflix have pivoted to India, the world’s second largest market, after plans to launch and sustain services in the world’s most populous nation hit the Great Wall of China.