Netflix Does Carriage Deal With TF1 in France
Netflix will provide TF1 channels, including live broadcasts, on its Netflix service in France in the “first-of-its-kind partnership.” Source: Netflix Does Carriage Deal With TF1 in France
Alcon Media Group Wins Bid For Village Roadshow’s Film Library
The 108 films generate $50 million annually. The purchase positions Alcon as the owner of one of the largest independent feature film libraries. Source: Alcon Media Group Wins Bid For Village Roadshow’s Film Library
L.A. Production Insiders Voice Frustration at FilmLA
A coalition of workers is calling for “meaningful changes” to nonprofit FilmLA, a go-between for filmmakers and the city, and if those asks aren’t met they’re looking for its license to not be renewed. Source: L.A. Production Insiders Voice Frustration … Continued
Don’t Expect Netflix to Save U.S. Broadcast Networks
The blockbuster TF1 deal will surely be a template for other markets, but with U.S. networks optimized for the old pay-TV model, the economics make it challenging here. Source: Netflix Adding Broadcast Networks in US Unlikely Soon
Heather Morgan Named Head Global Distribution at Imax
The former Alamo Drafthouse exec replaces Craig Dehmel as he steps down after nine years with the entertainment technology company. Source: Heather Morgan Named Head Global Distribution at Imax
Take-Two Interactive, NBA Ink Expansive Deal On Entertainment, Gaming, Live Events and More
The video game publisher of the NBA 2K franchise will partner with the league on original content and competitive gaming via its new banner, while extending their multiyear partnership. Source: NBA Take-Two Media Launches as NBA2K Expands from Take-Two and … Continued