Entries from 2022-05-01 to 1 month

Oscars Yank Streaming Debuts

In a massive volte face, this week we see the Oscars announce that streaming-only debuts will be removed from eligibility for the ceremony. It’s an intriguing move, being played off as ‘a return to normal’, but in an industry increasingly …

Live Events Boost Endeavor Q1 Earnings

Endeavor has seen an attractive 3% jump in sales, bringing the total to around $1.5B in Q1 for 2022, with a net income of $518M. Most of this success is off the back of its live event and talent representation arms. In a quarter that’s bee…

Cannes Pre-Deals Heat Up Significantly

It's no secret that the Cannes film festival is still seen as one of the market cornerstones for film sales globally, especially in the indie market. With the festival itself closing in on a week away, it’s natural to see the pre-deals sta…

The Little Peacock that Could: Comcast’s Surprising Gains

At its launch, Peacock was not a popular streaming platform, and it has been battling to gain the industry attention that larger competitors have. This trend may finally be in reverse, however, as we see drawcard exclusive content finally …