Movie News Blog

We look at where streaming video providers find themselves at the start of the year, and consider what the twelve months ahead may hold.

We celebrate those amazing Spider-Man box office numbers and take a look back at some of our most popular & insightful shows of the year.

We try to decide just how important new genre films & shows are in terms of bringing mainstream audiences to VOD.

Netflix Audience Theories Confirmed, Streamers Focus on APAC, Challenge of Censorship Continues.

we look into Netflix recent decision to reveal limited audience data every week, and consider how the industry might benefit from it.

We consider the success of Daniel Craig’s final 007 movie in terms of Box Office numbers, streaming revenue, and the impact of piracy.

We look at recent disappointing Disney+ numbers, consider what the future might hold, & the possible consequences for VOD and Exhibition.

We take a single successful movie - “Dune" - and use it to examine what we can expect of a blockbuster in today’s post pandemic world.

From the recent Europe Work In Progress Cologne panel, we focus on Ben's opinions & insights on the problems facing the industry post COVID.

we take a deep dive into "Squid Game", the growth in international streaming audiences and the opportunities arising for producers globally.

We analyse Netflix viewers curious habits and consider the ever growing importance of the world outside North America to the streamer.

Cinema exclusivity vs a day & date release: we consider the consequences in terms of cinema admissions, streaming subscriptions & piracy.

We look at the continued growth of VOD globally and consider how cinemas must grow in order to draw moviegoers back to the big screen.

We take a look at the failings of the Nielsen TV audience tracking system and consider what could replace it as streaming video booms.

Weekly News Round Up: Nielsen & Networks Battle Over Ratings, US to reach 450m SVOD users, Netflix Amazon & Hulu ]reach 78% of all US users.

We celebrate the success of Marvel’s Shang-Chi, look at misleading 2nd weekend US box office numbers, & consider COVID's ongoing impact.

Disney+ Gains Subscribers At Cinemas' Expense, Netflix Loses Ground In France, "Shang-Chi" Impresses With Global Box Office Opening.

Streaming Leads Record Home Ent Revenues, Piracy Is Biggest Problem For Day-And-Date Releases, French Theatrical Admissions Fall 41%.

Day & Date Streaming is a 'Winning Strategy', While AMC Add More US Theatres.

Good news internationally from Paramount+, Peacock, HBO Max & Disney+, while AVOD & niche streamers continue to grow in U.S.