Tag: content ownership

Kirby argues the industry’s still misallocating capital by prioritizing content ownership over discovery. In an era where attention is won through algorithmic feeds and interfaces, control over distribution mechanics matters more than who funded the content.

From the Archives revisits the meteoric rise and fall of Maker Studios, the original poster child of the MCN era that promised to reinvent Hollywood through digital creators. Maker rapidly scaled to become YouTube’s largest independent network, but its dependence…

Starz reported a wider Q3 loss of $52.6 million as linear subscriber declines outpaced OTT gains, pulling revenue down 8% to $320.9 million. U.S. OTT subs grew by 110,000, but total U.S. subs still fell by 130,000, showing digital traction…

Netflix has reportedly retained Moelis & Co. to evaluate a potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets, signaling serious interest in a transformative deal. The focus is strictly on WBD’s high-value IP engines like Warner Bros. Pictures,…

Lionsgate is eyeing strategic M&A following its split from Starz, with CEO Jon Feltheimer suggesting a deal is likely down the line. While he sidestepped rumors about Legendary, he emphasized the company's scale challenges and intent to capitalize on its…

Duplass Brothers Productions is rethinking how indie TV gets made, shifting from pitching to streamers to self-financing, producing, and licensing their own series. Projects like Penelope and The Creep Tapes sold to Netflix and Shudder, but with The Long Long…

Drew Lerner highlights why owning sports media rights, as seen with ESPN and Fox, is far superior to renting. ESPN retains top-tier College Football Playoff games while sublicensing less desirable matchups to TNT at a premium, and Fox dominates Big…