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With US studio release strategy in the spotlight, Omdia has just published a report analysing the licensing of the top 100 movies at the US box office last year. Some key findings: 💡 Reinforced by the summer "Barbenheimer" phenomenon, the average theatrical window in the US increased to 39 days for the top 100. 💡 The average days from TVOD to SVOD release was 67 days. Only one film in the top 100 (Five Nights At Freddy's) was released day-and-date on theatrical and SVOD. 💡 Disney was the studio with the longest average theatrical exclusivity window in 2023, replacing Sony last year. 💡 Warner Bros. has now firmly departed from the day-and-date strategy that was used for all titles in 2021 (which led to Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan jumping ship). 💡 Studios mostly released their movies in the pay one window on their own SVOD services. The exception was Sony, with Netflix getting an exclusive window for nine Sony top 100 releases. The report, co-authored by Charlotte Jones, Sarah Henschel and myself, is available here: https://lnkd.in/eVcc8QQd For more details, get in touch! #cinema #windows #distribution #omdia #streaming

Read the latest report from Omdia on windowing strategies.

🚨New Insight: Studios Stepping in to Both Sides of Second Window Distribution The second window remains pivotal for distributors, particularly for studios looking to maximise revenue from their award winning #originals by licensing to platforms other than their own. In this insight, Jack Thomas uses Show Tracker data to reveal the top buyers of second windows across key international markets. Read more ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02hSgjF0 #TVInsights #Windowing #ContentBuyer #ContentAcquisition

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From THR: But many EFM sellers still see a cloud over the horizon with the unresolved issue of the home #entertainment market, particularly the all-important pay-one window. Ancillary revenues have always been the true driver of the indie market, but as streaming comes to dominate post-theatrical exploitation and the biggest platforms are pulling back on how much independent fare they buy, many are questioning how indie movies can make the numbers work. “We’ve all become more and more beholden to the streamers for ancillary revenue, and those license fees have been dramatically reduced,” says one veteran seller. “If you’re building a finance model for an independent film, these days, your return on that pay-one window is probably going to be a third of what you would have expected just a few years ago. There’s just not enough revenue from at-home markets to cover production costs for most films.” Headline-making deals, like Netflix ’s $17 million acquisition of Greg Jardin’s horror thriller It’s What’s Inside, or Amazon ’s $15 million buy of Megan Park’s comedy My Old Ass, both out of Sundance this year, are not, sellers say, making up for the broader loss of pay-one revenue as streamers overall buy fewer indie movies. It’s no surprise that most active independent buyers, the likes of A24 and Bleecker Street (company), have pay-one output deals in place (with Warner Bros. Discovery and #Paramount Global’s SHOWTIME Networks, respectively) that guarantee ancillary monies for their entire slate. “The future state of #streaming platforms and their acquisition strategies are critical to the survival of independent #film,” says J.J Caruth, president of domestic marketing and distribution at Highland Film Group’s U.S. distribution arm The Avenue. “Without having that pay-one window revenue, financing independent films becomes that much more challenging.” Caruth also sees a divide between streamer demand for mainstream genre films with the more “unique edgy indie fare” that are pulling in audiences in theaters “but might not necessarily work as well for the platforms.” “Those kinds of generic action movies are great for Netflix and Amazon but they no longer have currency as a theatrical movie,” #cinema #europe European Film Market – EFM Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale)

The issue of streaming and revenue sharing is core to our business. I think it's a fantasy to assume that actors, writers and directors will never have a piece of that pie. I am not convinced that streaming can be done profitably but do concede it is here to stay. At Quentasia, we are working on a different paradigm. Stay tuned... Gregory Q. Jenkins #entertainment #studio #revenuesharing #SagAftra https://loom.ly/nFGG-TQ

Never before has there been such an in-depth SMM guide for indie studios! If you haven't checked out my latest YouTube video, I highly suggest you should. It's worth it ;) - Taz 🥃 PS: link in the comments! #indiegames #gamingcommunity #gamedevs #socialmediamarketing

'Little Mermaid' tops the digital charts (TVOD and EST) this week, according to Vudu. #homentertainment #Vudu #Fandango #digitalmovies #streaming #MediaPlayNews

MKV Movies: Download HD Latest Bollywood Movies [2023] Do you revel in the magic of Hollywood and Bollywood movies? Would you appreciate a quality format that enhances your viewing experience? Look no further, as MKV movies are here to meet your needs. This article will walk you through what MKV movies are, why they matter, and where you can find the latest, high-quality MKV movies to enjoy. https://lnkd.in/gqrNZZ9h

If you haven't already seen Universal Pictures, Illumination, and Nintendo's hit film The Super Mario Bros. Movie, get ready as it's coming to Peacock on August 3rd! The film is also available for streaming on VOD and still playing in select movie theaters nationwide. I find it so impressive how video games & toys have found a way to expand their IP by creating films and other forms of content (ie. podcasts, TV Series, books, etc) to extend the brand's reach and value. This year alone has featured films from iconic brands including Super Mario Bros (Nintendo), Transformers (Hasbro), Tetris (Apple TV+) and the upcoming films Barbie (Mattel, Inc.), Five Nights at Freddy's (Scottgames) and Gran Turismo (PlayStation). Don't miss The Super Mario Bros Movie when it hits Peacock next month! #film #streaming #videogames #brand #content #IP #licensing #mattel #hasbro #nintendo #playstation #computergames #entertainmentindustry #intellectualproperty #peacock