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Apple Postpones Slate, Again

November 4, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Apple has twice postponed the launch of its first slate of shows. Producers and agents involved in projects at Apple expect the date to be pushed back once again.

Netflix in Europe: UK

August 1, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix is the most popular SVOD service in the UK, with an estimated 9.2 million subscribers, which for the first time is more than PayTV subs.

Netflix’s European Expansion: France

July 30, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

France has always been on the front lines against Netflix’s expansion in Europe, but its calculated indifference is waning.

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.

2018 Trends: State of the Industry

June 11, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

For three straight years, television and home video markets in the United States have lost subscribers. This downward trend is accelerating and shows no signs of abating.

How Amazon Buys and Licenses Independent Films

May 6, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Amazon Studios is growing its reach with strong relationships and deference for traditional distribution norms, which fosters allies.

Television Ad Sales Go Online

February 20, 2018 FilmTake Comments Off

Television advertising sales in the U.S fell 8% to $61 billion in 2017 – the biggest slump in 20 years. Sales at cable networks dropped for the first time in a decade.

Subscription Video Trends and Challenges [Part Six]

October 25, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

The company regularly raises debt, offering $1 billion in senior notes in April, $800 million a year ago and another $1 billion in February 2015.

Netflix at TIFF: Film Distribution Savior or Enemy?

September 19, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix didn’t acquire as many titles as sales agents and producers were expecting, but they added to their diminished film library.

European Film Market: Netflix and Amazon Propel Competition

February 12, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Love them or hate them, Netflix and Amazon are shaking loose cobwebs from the film market. The momentum from Sundance has sellers optimistic.

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A New Record for Netflix

January 22, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix added 19 million subscribers in 2016, a new record for the digital distributor. Although, the company has quadrupled its long-term debt since 2014.

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Netflix Doesn’t Want Your Movie

January 10, 2017 FilmTake Comments Off

Movies are no longer a priority at Netflix. Adding more movies to its library doesn’t increase the amount subscribers watch.

France’s Vivendi Denies Merger Talks with Orange

December 15, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

Orange CEO Stephane Richard, said the company would consider bidding for Canal Plus if it came up for sale, but denied merger talks with Vivendi.

Netflix Hefty Content Costs

November 3, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

For every $8 per month, Netflix receives from its nearly 84 million global subscribers, over $6 is spent on content. 2017 content costs will hit $16 billion.

Hulu Takes Aim at Netflix

November 1, 2016 FilmTake Comments Off

Netflix captured 80 million subscribers using studio content as a gateway to building customers. Did Netflix’s 50% originals initiative cross the line?

Splitting the Difference: Why Warner Bros. and Comcast Are Carving Up Their Empires

Broadcast & PayTV

December 17, 2024 Comments Off

SVOD Trends in 2025: International Variability, Advertising, and Pricing Adjustments

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December 15, 2024 Comments Off

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Retention Over Acquisition: How UK and US Streamers Adapt to Market Saturation

December 10, 2024 Comments Off

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Super-Bundles and Churn Reduction: Disney’s Vision for Streaming Dominance

December 8, 2024 Comments Off

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

December 1, 2024 Comments Off

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

November 26, 2024 Comments Off

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Subscriptions to Free Streaming: The Platforms and Formats Redefining Entertainment

November 24, 2024 Comments Off

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

November 19, 2024 Comments Off

Splitting the Difference: Why Warner Bros. and Comcast Are Carving Up Their Empires

Broadcast & PayTV

December 17, 2024 Comments Off

Warner Bros. Discovery and Comcast are restructuring to separate their declining linear TV networks from streaming divisions, signaling the end of linear television’s dominance. This strategy, framed as a means to enhance value, highlights the sector’s collapse as advertisers and viewers shift to digital platforms. Mergers or sell-offs are imminent.

SVOD Trends in 2025: International Variability, Advertising, and Pricing Adjustments

Streaming

December 15, 2024 Comments Off

Content and pricing strategies are shifting as platforms focus on retaining subscribers with live sports and bundled services. Sports rights, such as those for the Champions League and NFL, have driven substantial growth for Paramount+ and Peacock—Prime Video benefits from integrating most major streaming services into one platform.

Retention Over Acquisition: How UK and US Streamers Adapt to Market Saturation

Streaming

December 10, 2024 Comments Off

As global streaming markets mature, platforms are shifting focus from acquisition to retention amid near-saturation in regions like the U.S. Strategies include ad-supported tiers and content diversification. While platforms strive to meet changing demands, competition is intensifying, particularly in the ad-supported landscape, emphasizing the need for innovation and strategic partnerships for sustained growth.

Super-Bundles and Churn Reduction: Disney’s Vision for Streaming Dominance

Streaming

December 8, 2024 Comments Off

Disney’s super-bundling of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ forms a key part of its streaming strategy amidst rising subscription costs that echo traditional cable models. The $30 mega-bundle with Max aims to reduce churn and simplify streaming but raises concerns over overwhelming choices and competitive pricing, challenging Disney to attract new subscribers effectively.

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.