June-July 2024
Bad sound only affects streaming TV series — not shows broadcast on linear television channels. Despite this being a well-known problem, some streamers don’t seem to want to solve it.
Television in an Era
of Viewer Unhappiness
During the recent SXSW Conference in March one particular panel drew the press’s attention: “Building Brands in the Unhappiness Era.” Apparently, we are living in the grip of an unhappiness (…)
Direct-to-Consumer: New
TV Biz Mantra With Pitfalls
The concept seemed simple enough. And it was fully adopted by streamers. According to the April 26, 2024 edition of The Wall Street Journal: “If you’re selling something for $100 (…)
Good Content Output For
Co-Exclusive Licensing
Overall, the 2024 edition of the L.A. Screenings was smaller than past editions, but better in terms of content quality (albeit with reduced output), licensing opportunities, and recreational activities.
Since companies (…)
Streamer Caught in
Italian Artists’ Rapids
A group of Italian film and TV actors assembled under the Artisti 7607 association has taken Netflix to court in order to increase the royalties given to performers from the (…)
Content Warsaw, NATPE Budapest
Rekindle Competition
The international TV sector is preparing for another faceoff this June, with Canada’s Brunico (NATPE Budapest) vs. the U.K.’s C21 (Content Warsaw). A judge would probably rule that the two (…)
A Look at Hollywood
From a Disillusioned Insider
Ed Zwick’s book is an exposé about Hollywood, but don’t expect to find a hint of that in the title, Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions (Gallery Books, $28.99). However, maybe (…)
