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I'll be keeping a close eye on this - the Fithian Groups new Attend distribution model matches indie films with theaters without traditional distributors in the middle. This is another sign - maybe a big one - that the independent film boom is growing and when filmmakers and indie producers find the...
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More positive news. Theatrical distribution continues its comeback.
"But the industry has now largely come to a very different conclusion: The key to making a movie a streaming success and attracting new subscribers is to first release it in theaters. It turns out that all the things that make theatr...
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Glad to hear it, Richard "RB" Botto! It's not just about seeing a movie. It's also about the experience (buying a ticket, the arcade, getting snacks, seeing the posters on the walls, etc.). And some m...
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Tremendous point and comparison, Lindbergh E Hollingsworth. And, to an extent, speaks to the cyclical nature of this business.
Agree, Patrick "PK" Koepke. Now if we can just get people to get off their phones and shut up.
Also fantastic insights, Debbie Elicksen. And your example is a worthy one. I was on a call late last year that included executives from various theatrical exhibitors and the words that kept coming up...
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I grew up in my father's theater, and I remember Bud Spencer, Terence Hill, and Bruce Lee from my childhood. Going to the theatre nowadays is an experience for me, a ritual, and the sound is another a...
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There's a lot to unpack here but one clear takeaway is that local language films are on the rise and taking market share arond the world. We are in a one-world marketplace and your independent films - made with a local authenticity and universal emotional theme's that everyone can connect with - are...
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In another sign of the growing global film industry, the Italian feaure film PRIMAVERA, about Vivaldi, was financed by several sources and supported by the Italian film commission and incentives and will now get a wide release through a slew of distributors. We are all connected and as RB has been p...
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Had a call yesterday with a long time distribution exec who said, "The international pipeline is as wide open and flowing than at any time in my 20 year career." Only signs of acceleration ahead.
Molto Bene! Great to see artistic voices of lands near and far achieving recognition in the greater global film and television market.
While this is a tale of sports programming its a fascinating look at the interwoven world of distribution and how certain bundles - partnerships - are tenuous on a business level and have fine print that may not pass the smell test. This was a wild little ride. https://deadline.com/2025/01/venu-spor...
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Sam Sokolow sometimes ownership greed gets in the way of "what will the fans watch." I wish the NHL would do better with its television partnerships.
Wow, that’s insane.
David Zannoni, North America representative for Freeway Entertainment, will be hosting a 24-Hour Ask Me Anything ("AMA") from Wednesday 1/15 to Thursday 1/16 in the Financing Lounge, focused on "Understanding Collection Account Management".
David has handled Collection Accounts for 20 years, and has...
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Hope everyone can come with some questions as I join the lounge all day!
Hi, Stephanie Weier. Happy New Year! I'm looking forward to this AMA!
Fascinating to see these strange bedfellows get together to launch a new ad startegy to compete with big tech. OUt of the box ideas, as they say, often lead to opportunity. Will be so interesting to see if/how this works. https://deadline.com/2025/01/nbcu-fox-wbd-directv-amp-comcast-on-their-u......
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That's what the popularity charts are showing - and it's wild just how old they are! Some far outside the usual 5-year projection of back-end distribution:
How do you think this will change distribution deals? How do you think...
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Hey, Jon Shallit I've never heard of anyone paying to have their film distributed on Netflix. Did you read this somewhere? I'd love to have you share the article! If not, then let's consider that myth...
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That's a good question, Dan MaxXx - my understanding is that Netflix pays a licensing fee for the rights to distribute based on territories. One initial flat rate to start, with a distribution fee tak...
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Dan MaxXx I didn’t ask them Dan. Sorry.
I had heard that Netflix charges to have a film looked at for consideration.
Karen "Kay" Ross - there was time when points in films were whole - gross points - and as stars/directors/producers in the creative community eeked out more power/control/importance and demanded these...
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I think this gives me a little hope for a new outlet for independent films in the UK.
What do you think about this move from Vue Cinemas, to get into the distribution market?
“We are thrilled Eve is joining us to oversee Vue Lumière,” Gabereau said. “We have seen the demand from our customers for gre...
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Will be really interesting to see the films that come out of this deal. The global indie film industry has been building toward a big year this year and this team could make some noise. https://deadline.com/2025/01/voltage-pictures-the-exchange-1236249936/...
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A lot of great films that I can't wait to see and I keep hearing that the indie and arthouse business is going to experience a real pop this year.
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