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AOL spins off TW... and the change will be...?

November 19, 2009

Analysis of:AOL spinoff to become effective 10 Dec | www.totaltele.com

... minimal if at all.AOL and TimeWarner were never happy bedfellows. Now they will continue their own merry ways separately.

Running for cover... Comcast turns into a program producer

November 16, 2009

Analysis of:Comcast closes in on NBC stake | www.ft.com

Cable companies start feeling the pressure of online distribution methods. Broadcast TV feels the pressure of cable programming. NBC (with its cable channels) could be the easiest way of enter the program supplier field.

Lionsgate Acquiring MGM? Finally, Order Will Be Restored.

November 14, 2009

Analysis of:WILL THESE LIONS MATE? | www.showbizdata.com

The Seven Sisters will be re-defined (actually as same as before) MGM requires some daring team, not one better than Lionsgate's. A prestigious (even when badly diminished) library and BRAND, will join a HUGE (LG/Artisan/Live/Vestron) library containing its own set of jewel's (Dirty Dancing, Blair Witch, early Terminators).

The inevitable convergence of releasing windows

November 3, 2009

Analysis of:Video-on-demand hot in November | www.videobusiness.com

Now faster than slower the different releasing windows, first on Home entertainment and then all around, are collapsing.Even against stated resilience to change the releasing model, studios are forced by the demand generated by technology advances.Finally, a day will come in which the consumer will truly have a choice in how it will feed on entertainment.

Redbox, the new scapegoat

September 4, 2009

Analysis of:Redbox's $1 rental model could curb VOD market | www.videobusiness.com

Why when a new business model is introduced, all industry ills are blamed on it? Redbox is now the new punching bag for outdated or under-performing methods of delivery.

Chipping Into the Old Distribution Models

August 26, 2009

Analysis of:Paramount signs trial deal with Redbox | www.videobusiness.com

As always, the new delivery methods find acceptance after the producers initial adverse position to changing their established models. Studios, because Redbox product hunger, are, ironically, gaining market strength. Independent films will be adversely affected.

The New Cash Cows enter the Entertainment Pastures

August 19, 2009

Analysis of:Spielberg Gets Funds to Start Up New Studio | online.wsj.com

India, China and Dubai are replacing traditional sources of financing.Dreamworks Studios is one of many beneficiaries, but... would the new sources learn quick enough to be patient regarding their investment?

Further Analysis

August 15, 2009

Analysis of:Redbox Sues Studio Over Access to Films | online.wsj.com

In order to answer questions by the requester of analysis. Windows management.

The Death of Sell Through?

August 14, 2009

Analysis of:Redbox Sues Studio Over Access to Films | online.wsj.com

Does the proliferation of $1/night rental kiosk (mainly Redbox) means that the lucrative DVD sell-through market will finish to exist? Answer: NO, the DVD sell-through has already contracted and it is not because of Redbox, the DVD sell-through market has finally reached its logical maturity.

Donde esta mi telenovela?

January 22, 2009

Analysis of:Don't Touch That Dial | www.nytimes.com

Latino & Asian Minorities will be de franchised even further. Elderly and Poor are too.A uninformed population may be dangerous to society.

One More Step Against the True Competidors: Pirates

May 12, 2008

Analysis of:Studio films going day-and-date at iTunes Store | www.reuters.com

1. Additional closing of "revenue stream windows" 2. Reach additional consumers before pirates can 3. Offering of Product to all type of consumers simultaneously gets closer to a reality

Latino Culture Penetration and Influence into Mainstream

January 18, 2007

Analysis of:Globes Feel Pretty with TV Nods | www.hollywoodreporter.com

Latino Buying Power
Latino Selling Power
Latino Influential Power

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