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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.
Max launch confirmed for seven Asian territories in November
The streaming service is heading to Indonesia, Singapore and Hong Kong among others.
Netflix UK profits rocket by 75% to £47m
Netflix attributed the jump due to a “larger member base”.
Netflix’s ‘One Hundred Years Of Solitude’ to debut in December
Gabriel Garcia Marquez adaptation employed a crew of hundreds, and more than 20,000 extras.
Should indie filmmakers embrace or avoid FAST and AVoD platforms?
Ad-funded AVoD and FAST platforms are booming as cash‑strapped consumers look for cheaper alternatives to subscription services.
Wong Kar-wai’s ‘Blossoms Shanghai’ wins two at Asia Contents Awards
Further big winners include Netflix’s ‘Cigarette Girl’ and ‘Mask Girl’ as well as Taiwan’s ‘Imperfect Us’.
Netflix unveils 2025 Korea film slate including first Korean-language animated feature
Directors of seven upcoming titles spoke at an event during Busan International Film Festival.
Shudder takes North America, UK rights to ‘Grafted’ ahead of Sitges bow (exclusive)
Body horror gets Spanish premiere in Midnight X-Treme strand on October 5, 6.
Apple touts record film debut on platform for ‘Wolfs’ starring Brad Pitt, George Clooney – but no numbers
“Massive audience records” after launch on September 27.
Ticket prices and lack of film choice are key barriers to cinema attendance, says BFI report (exclusive)
Streaming is proving more the more with audiences than watching films in a cinema environment.
Japanese director Hitoshi One signs five-year Netflix deal
The filmmaker behind ‘Bakuman’ and series ‘Tokyo Swindlers’ will make features and series for the streamer.
