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France’s streamer levy has injected €1bn into the industry in three years, says report
In 2021 France introduced a 20% levy on the annual turnover of the US streamers to invest in the French film and industry
WBD stock jumps as company plans separate linear, streaming & studios divisions
New structure expected to be implemented by mid-2025.
Shudder acquires North America, UK, Australia on Sundance entry ‘The Ugly Stepsister’
Memento International negotiated on behalf of the filmmakers.
YouTube beginning to dominate UK video consumption among adults, says Ofcom
Regulator’s Online Nation report finds 9 in 10 of all online adults using the Google service.
‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ to drop on Max in December
Documentary premiered at Sundance.
Netflix says Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match was most streamed sports event of all time
Netflix has said its Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match set a record in the relatively new arena of streamed sports as the most-watched event of all time.
Apple received ‘exceptional visa’ to release ‘Blitz’ in French cinemas for rapid two-day release
The visa allows Apple to start streaming Steve McQueen’s awards hopeful from November 22 and avoid the 17-month window.
Disney streaming profit grows, core subs top 120m
‘Inside Out 2’, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ drive entertainment division gains.
Amazon Prime Video appoints Europe lead
Andrew Bennett is to relocate to London from the US in an expanded role.
UK SVoD ad tier usage grows
Barb survey showed that the number of UK homes on the Netflix ad tier had risen by 37% in Q3.
Paramount gets streaming boost as theatrical revenue dives
The company’s Paramount+ service reached 72m subscribers in the third quarter.
AGC Studios’ Stuart Ford on why US buyers must rediscover “appetite for risk”, future location of AFM
“I’m a huge admirer of A24 and Neon who have shown if you’ll take a part in something creatively, you can have really high levels of success.
Warner Bros Discovery reports streaming growth, theatrical decline
The media giant gained 7.2m streaming subscribers in the third quarter, most from international markets.
Netflix, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group expand US licensing deal for features
Upcoming films from existing animation partnership include Despicable Me 4, The Wild Robot.
Third season of ‘Good Omens’ to be feature-length episode for Amazon Prime Video
The third seaon was originally planned as a full series.
Japan online video sector set to top $15bn by 2029
Total screen revenue is set to exceed $34bn in the next five years.
Netflix co-CEO says streamer “not looking to change” talent compensation model
Executive touts 2025 slate including new films from Guillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson, Russo brothers.
Netflix beats Q3 earnings targets, adds 5.1m global members to reach 282.7m
Revenue of $9.83bn increased 15.7% year-on-year,
Hulu sets debut date for TIFF opener ‘Nutcrackers’
Rivulet Films fully financed feelgood holiday film directed by David Gordon Green, starring Ben Stiller.
‘Peak TV’ era is over but drama market can recover, say scripted execs
Procedurals, which have long been the cornerstone of network dramas, are increasingly popular with cost-conscious streamers as well.
