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Netflix co-CEO says streamer “not looking to change” talent compensation model 684m70
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 256660
Revenue of $9.83bn increased 15.7% year-on-year,
Hulu sets debut date for TIFF opener ‘Nutcrackers’ 1r6d30
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 452a4e
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 6y4x2y
The streaming service is heading to Indonesia, Singapore and Hong Kong among others.
Netflix UK profits rocket by 75% to £47m 6d1z2s
Netflix attributed the jump due to a “larger member base”.
Netflix’s ‘One Hundred Years Of Solitude’ to debut in December 6d676u
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? 45423c
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 6v511c
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 6v5g39
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) 1q6f2i
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 1d1ys
“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) 386l49
Streaming is proving more the more with audiences than watching films in a cinema environment.
Japanese director Hitoshi One signs five-year Netflix deal g601
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 4g625z
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 3ky6s
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 3s4m5m
Customers who buy cinema tickets will be offered a Prime Video discount.
Hamish Moseley leaves Netflix director of distribution EMEA role (exclusive) 30726y
Moseley departed the streamer earlier this month.
Disney+ begins sharing crackdown 5m1s3b
Initiative now live in United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, other parts.
Netflix Spain ramps up original film production slate 351o72
Films are in the works by Carlos Sedes, David Victori, Eva Vives, Fernando González Molina and Cesc Gay.
