December 2022
November 2022
Disney using AI technology and the positive outcome
cafe2022-11-07T23:57:43+00:00Disney using AI technology and the positive outcome
NBC Universal: Streaming Has Yet To “Peak”
cafe2022-11-01T17:24:21+00:00NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell commented on the fact that even though there is an overall decline of general consumers who watch linear television, NBC is doing just fine. In a time when the amount of viewers on streaming platforms are increasing, and the viewership of cable tv shows among others are declining, NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell remarked on how well their streaming platform Peacock is doing, an ad-supported streaming platform that allows you to watch movies and shows was doing, and even went so far as to state that he believes that streaming hasn’t even reached “peak content” yet.
October 2022
The History and Success of Amazon
cafe2022-10-25T16:32:50+00:00Amazon has been in the streaming industry for almost as long as Netflix has been, and the problem with this is that Amazon has far less to show for it in terms of being a streaming service (for now). Why? Well, for starters – in an average week, Amazon has maybe one or two of the most popular original series shows streaming in the U.S., while Netflix has about seven or eight of the most popular original series shows in any given week. Not to mention that the most popular original movies that Amazon has showcased on their streaming platform were bought from other studios.
Online Streaming: What’s Next For Netflix
cafe2022-10-25T16:34:37+00:00Netflix is facing business challenges like many other companies - stay the course and hope, or evolve their business model to address the current and forecasted marketplace. Netflix is being challenged to find that new mix. By editing their model into an ad-based streaming service they will be able to significantly increase revenue while providing for sustainable growth and keep their majority market segment.
October 2021
Industry Stock Review of 2021 Year to Date
cafe2022-09-20T19:29:44+00:00Industry Stock Review of 2021 Year to DateCountless Hollywood stocks lost their momentum in 2020, but are now thriving in 2021’s first three quarters. Due to a boost in advertising revenue and the reopening of the economy after the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic, there have been solid changes, especially for cinemas. Closing prices just wrapped [...]
September 2021
Disney and Marvel Studios- The Numbers
cafe2022-09-20T19:30:18+00:00Disney and Marvel Studios- The NumbersShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings made its debut on Labor Day weekend. It’s the first Marvel movie to open on the holiday weekend, and the Chinese government has yet to approve the movie for distribution. However, Disney had enough wiggle room with its power over the comic [...]
Studios Still Need Theatres
cafe2022-09-20T19:30:48+00:00Studios Still Need TheatresThroughout the pandemic, the future of movie theatres was questionable. On top of that, streaming services had also been introduced in a new way, releasing movies the same day as theatres, which made it difficult for theatrical exclusivity to stand a chance. The already struggling theaters seemed to be facing an existential [...]
August 2021
Update: Amazon-MGM Merger On Hold
cafe2022-09-20T19:31:27+00:00Update: Amazon-MGM Merger On HoldThe Federal Trade Commission is overlooking Amazon’s purchase of MGM at a vast $8.45 billion. The pressure brought on by unions and the world of progressive politics called on the FTC to deny the acquisition, resulting in the FTC to examine the proposed deal to either block it or demand the [...]