The OTT platforms have been a disruptive force in the entertainment world and have generated new trends that have changed the way Indian viewers consume content and what they prefer. Here are some of the new trends in viewer preferences.
Europe's highest court has ruled in favor of Canal+, voiding a deal Paramount struck with EU regulators over movie licensing rights.
Speaking with Boxoffice Pro, NATO CEO John Fithian also said failing to obtain billions in federal aid for theaters would be "catastrophic."
Outrage that film and TV shoots can continue while other businesses must close down amid the latest COVID-19 surge has the industry on the defensive: "We are not a bar where everybody sits around with their masks off."
"COVID-19 forced companies to be more introspective and reconsider their core strategies," says PricewaterhouseCoopers. Small and midsize companies will likely see consolidation so they can "scale up, cut costs and compete effectively."
The agreement will see a raft of high-end British TV series land on the Indian streaming service Lionsgate Play, including 'Brexit: The Uncivil War,' starring Benedict Cumberbatch, and 'Les Misérables,' among others.
But the AT&T chief said that in light of the ongoing COVID pandemic and the unwillingness of consumers to flock back to theaters anytime soon, WarnerMedia needed a different approach to best monetize the movie slate.
It’s believed the last week of March or early April are among the options on the table. Organizers are expected to confirm their plans Thursday or Friday.
The company, per usual, is playing its cards close to the vest. But Disney largely isn’t expected to send the bulk of next year’s box office entries to Disney Plus. For one, it doesn’t have the same urgency as HBO Max to build up subscribers.
“Promising Young Woman” combines elements from revenge movies, romantic comedies and suspense thrillers — brewed together to create something volcanic.