All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Media

Final Destination Follow Up

September 10, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:'Final Destination' tops weekend box office | www.variety.com

The Final Destination 3D destroyed Halloween 2 in both the first and second weekends.  We take a look at why. 

Redbox, the new scapegoat

September 4, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

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 Redbox is now the new punching bag for outdated or under-performing methods of delivery.

The Continuing Saga of the "Kiosk Wars"

September 2, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

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

The inability of the studios to participate in the kiosk rental revenue stream, coupled with suspected cannibalization of the sales of their new product due to the reselling of used rental inventory, is what is essentially driving these “kiosk wars”. It is significant that Warner is attempting to impose revenue sharing on Netflix in its new policy, as well as that Paramount is testing the concept at kiosk pricing in its agreement with Coinstar / Redbox.

Alan AlbarranProfessor and DirectorUNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS

Will Marvel Boost Disney's Future?

September 1, 2009

Analysis of:Disney Nabs Marvel Heroes | online.wsj.com

In a surprising deal the Walt Disney Company agrees to acquire Marvel Entertainment for a hopping $4 billion in a cash and stock transaction.

Alan AlbarranProfessor and DirectorUNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS

Cable Reach Cap is Over; Raises Implications for Other Media Ownership Rules

September 1, 2009

Analysis of:Court Lifts FCC Limits on Cable Companies | online.wsj.com

On August 29 the Federal Appeals Court tosses the 30% reach cap in the cable television industry set by the FCC, claiming the Commission's ruling was not justified in the current environment.

Can Spielberg Be Picture Perfect With Almost A Billion Bucks?

August 31, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

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

It looks as though there may be blood in the water in Hollywood if Spielbarg's latest financing deal is for real! Not to worry, the "Indies" still create quality. Recession?  What recession?

The Power of 3D

August 31, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:'Final Destination' tops weekend box office | www.variety.com

The Final Destination opened this past weekend on 8/28 to numbers exceeding by some 40% the opening of the previous film in the franchise.  3D was the marketing hook. 

Is there gold in the Indian Hills

August 31, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

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

There are some major pitfalls that Spielberg has to avoid if the joint venture with Reliance is going to succeed.

James MeyersChief Executive Officer Alpha Media

Coinstar’s Redbox Expands Relationships with Studios

August 31, 2009

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

Redbox’s future will ultimately be affected by a number of variables, starting with whether or not the Universal (NYSE: GE), Fox and Warner Brothers studios succeed in their struggle to create a kiosk release window.

Weinstein Struggles Revisited

August 30, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Weinstein Co. Struggles Despite 'Inglourious' Success | online.wsj.com

The battle lines were drawn, the marketing machines put into the red zone, the horror showdown of 2009 commenced on Friday  8/28.  Did The Weinstein Company's gamble pay off?

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