U.K.

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.

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.

Netflix Wins Again
Streaming

Netflix Wins Again

May 30, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Netflix Wins Again

Netflix surpassed Sky in the UK in terms of subscribers for the first time in 2019. The victory makes Netflix the most widely subscribed to media platform in the U.K.

Death and Taxes
Production

Death and Taxes

April 14, 2019 FilmTake Comments Off on Death and Taxes

All told, Barclays, HSBC and Bank of Ireland could face a tax bill up to £11 billion for their role in EIS tax avoidance schemes.