VOD acquisitions
Netflix builds indie line-up with five new films
January 21, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix continues to build its line-up of indie originals with the acquisition of five new films.
Netflix has already established itself as a friend to indie filmmakers, with a major deal announced last year with the Duplass brothers, not to … Read More
MUBI to release rediscovered Dennis Hopper documentary
January 20, 2016 | David FarnorMUBI is teaming up with Bond 360 to release The American Dreamer worldwide.
This will be the first time in 45 years that audiences have the chance to see the documentary about Dennis Hopper, which captures the icon at the … Read More
Amazon and Netflix acquire films at Sundance
January 20, 2016 | David FarnorThe 2016 Sundance Film Festival may not start until 21st January, but streaming services are starting the party early, with both Amazon and Netflix acquiring films for distribution.
Netflix snapped up the worldwide streaming rights to Tallulah, starring Elliot Page. … Read More
Netflix to stream Indian epic as series
November 25, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix will stream the Indian epic film Gangs of Wasseypur next month – but with a twist.
The streaming giant has developed a strategy of acquiring or developing international content to accompany the launch of the service in new markets. … Read More
Amazon acquires Nicolas Winding Refn’s The Neon Demon
November 9, 2015 | David FarnorAmazon has acquired the exclusive rights to Nicolas Winding Refn’s The Neon Demon.
The streaming site has long faced the tough task of establishing itself as a rival to Netflix, but Amazon has wasted no time in snapping up high-profile … Read More