Streaming Wars
With "Tell Me a Story" and "Swamp Thing" headed to The CW, could streaming series help save the broadcast TV season?
Indie Edition: While studio features have dominated the PVOD space, other outfits are beefing up on curated offerings for the youngest cinephiles.
Indie Edition: Major festivals from Sundance to Cannes are experimenting with online programming, but that doesn't mean they're all in.
Indie Edition: This week, a look at the myriad "virtual cinema" initiatives aiming to bolster indie features and help save struggling cinemas.
Plus: HBO Max makes an announcement (but no, not that one), and Quibi keeps on Quibi-ing!
Indie Edition: Theater-at-home schemes are the latest big twist in an evolving landscape, but smart streamers are turning to deep libraries for beefier programming.
More people are watching "Tiger King" than "Ozark." Just sit with that for a second. Wow.
Indie Edition: New "virtual cinemas" are rolling out on a near-daily basis, while festival-goers missing live events suddenly have a bevy of at-home collections to choose from.
Indie Edition: Existing streaming platforms are moving quickly to up their game, complete with theatrical-at-home deals and clever programming.
Indie Edition: Theatrical windows are shattering, free trials are everywhere, and festival films still need a home. Can indie streaming platforms fill the gap?
Facing increased competition from Viacom-funded BET+, UMC's Chief Content Officer Brett Dismuke revels in his service being a 'guinea pig' in the chase for black audiences.
