Movie News Blog

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.

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.

We look at how changes to the film industry have brought about the shocking Black Widow lawsuit, and consider further repercussions.

Film Industry News Round Up: Black Widow Lawsuit, French Cinemas Suffering, SVOD & AVOD Numbers Increasing.

we look at COVID’s ongoing impact, cinemas' criticism of Disney’s Black Widow plans, updated streamer stats, and the latest Hollywood deals.

Film Industry News Round Up: Green Knight UK Theatrical Release Pulled, HBO Max Does Well Overseas, Netflix Numbers Down In U.S.

As the discussions about Black Widow get heated we discuss the pros & cons of debuting a movie theatrically or digitally.

Did the ability to watch Black Widow at home cost cinemas ticket sales? Plus, the biggest deals from Cannes 2021.

Film Biz News Round Up: Strong Opening For Black Widow, Peacock/Universal Movie Deal, Apple TV Free Promos End.

We celebrate Purely's report on the growth of international TV & film production, & the global importance of streaming video (SVOD & AVOD).

Big news from NBCUniversal & Peacock, Spielberg's Amblin sign Netflix deal, classic titles get 4K upgrade, and more new shows & spin offs.

Analysts wonder about cinema’s future, as a new report shows the phenomenal growth of VOD and the opportunities that is offering producers.

Streaming Viewers Overtake Terrestrial TV in US, UK Government to Take On Autonomy of Streamers

UK govt is takes on Netflix et al, streaming audiences overtake terrestrial in US but subscriptions drop, good new from two US exhibitors.

This week: AMC Theatres' extraordinary stock market adventure, welcome back Alamo Drafthouse, Netflix vs Cannes, & home viewing post COVID.

we consider the implications of A Quiet Place Part II's success, catch up with Disney’s latest theatrical plans, & look at who owns AMC now.