International Insider: Streamers Turn To Africa And Asia; Inside The UTA/Curtis Brown Deal; License Fees; A Quiet Oscar Submission
deadline.comGood afternoon Insiders. We have truly entered holiday season but in TV and film Land things simply don’t slow down. I’m Max Goldbart and here’s your list of the week’s biggest headlines.Teething problem solutions: It’s no secret that some of the legacy players of the streaming world have been experiencing teething problems of late, with Netflix especially struggling with subs growth and commissioning shows that really cut through.
One solution: Africa and Asia. This week saw a wealth of talent deals and new programs unveiled across both continents, led by Netflix’s See What’s Next Africa 2022/23 showcase in Johannesburg.
Both continents have populations into the billions and huge growing middle class demographics that are ripe for additional subs growth.
And the announcements came as UK ratings agency Barb showed that in the UK, for example, both Netflix and Amazon experienced subs declines in Q2.
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