Movie News Blog

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Sony's exclusive Netflix deal, HBO max delay European plans, EU combat streaming piracy, Chris Pratt's 'The Tomorrow War' moves to streamer.

We crunch the numbers on streaming growth, summarise the latest good news/bad news about piracy, and looks at AMC's niche streaming success.

1.25 Billion Streaming Subscribers by 2024, Pirate Streaming Site Revenue Down, 'Coming 2 America' Scores Big Debut on Amazon.

Black Widow and Cruella to debut simultaneously in cinemas and on Disney+ Premier Access.