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Netflix co-CEO says streamer “not looking to change” talent compensation model 1pd2x
Executive touts 2025 slate including new films from Guillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson, Russo brothers.
Netflix beats Q3 earnings targets, adds 5.1m global to reach 282.7m 6o69j
Revenue of $9.83bn increased 15.7% year-on-year,
Hulu sets debut date for TIFF opener ‘Nutcrackers’ 6y686a
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 z5762
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 5s2o35
The streaming service is heading to Indonesia, Singapore and Hong Kong among others.
Netflix UK profits rocket by 75% to £47m 2u3f5i
Netflix attributed the jump due to a “larger member base”.
Netflix’s ‘One Hundred Years Of Solitude’ to debut in December 5y5x55
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? 5g484p
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 z5g4q
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 5t1m
Directors of seven titles spoke at an event during Busan International Film Festival.
Shudder takes North America, UK rights to ‘Grafted’ ahead of Sitges bow (exclusive) e4h6u
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 466ee
“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) 193x16
Streaming is proving more the more with audiences than watching films in a cinema environment.
Japanese director Hitoshi One signs five-year Netflix deal 604b6i
The filmmaker behind ‘Bakuman’ and series ‘Tokyo Swindlers’ will make features and series for the streamer.
Bringing “quality to mass audiences”: Amazon’s UK and European originals heads talk film and scripted strategy 5c6ck
Tara Erer and Nicole Morganti explain how local talent and targeted demographics are the route to global hits.
Sky sues Warner over ‘Harry Potter’ series and Max co-funding deal 6x5818
The European pay TV giant says deal breaches cost it “hundreds of millions of dollars” of lost revenue.
Odeon, Prime Video launch trial partnership in UK 4v3121
Customers who buy cinema tickets will be offered a Prime Video discount.
Hamish Moseley leaves Netflix director of distribution EMEA role (exclusive) 4s7271
Moseley departed the streamer earlier this month.
Disney+ begins sharing crackdown z132h
Initiative now live in United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, other parts.
Netflix Spain ramps up original film production slate 3m164p
Films are in the works by Carlos Sedes, David Victori, Eva Vives, Fernando González Molina and Cesc Gay.
