All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Media

Weinsteins Struggles

August 28, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

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

The Weinsteins have been hailed as both marketing geniuses and as the bad boys of the entertainment industry.  What is it with them?  

Chipping Into the Old Distribution Models

August 26, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

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.

Why I must buy a new DTT Box?

August 25, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Spain's TV users critizice pay-DTT | www.rapidtvnews.com

The new express decree approved by the government is framed in the Football Business, mainly in the opportunity to exploit the new DTT as pay per view platform. Some companies will making profitable it's investment in audiovisual rights

Alan AlbarranProfessor and DirectorUNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS

Radio Advertising Continues to Suffer

August 24, 2009

Analysis of:RAB: Radio Revenues Fall 22% In Q2 | www.radioink.com

Radio revenues are miserable for the second quarter of 2009, down 22% from a year ago. The industry is struggling with a lack of cash at a time when many of its biggest companies are suffering from servicing large amounts of debt.

Is Spielberg The Right Person To Head A New Studio..?

August 23, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

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

Economic Reality is the only key to a successful production studio and Spielberg while a man of extraordinary talent and success cares little for economic reality and that is why he cannot be trusted.

Keeping perspective is important, this article loses it.

August 21, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Will James Cameron's 3D 'Avatar' change cinema forever? | www.cnn.com

At $300 million and counting, high expectations for James Cameron's 3D 'Avatar" are to be expected. Will this be another "Titanic' or Cameron's undoing is also a question heard on the streets of L.A. Either way, the stunning 3D cinematography will no doubt propel support of 3D. But the only thing that is really unique about it is that he had $300 millon to do it with.

3-D: Unfortunately, It's NOT Just Technology and Technique

August 21, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:After Conquering the Movies, 3-D Viewing Makes Its Way Toward Home TVs | online.wsj.com

Despite the recent clamor for 3-D movies & television, there are physiological and psychological hurdles.

James MeyersChief Executive Officer Alpha Media

With Financing in Place, DreamWorks to Produce Six Movies a Year

August 20, 2009

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

DreamWorks is able to achieve what many Hollywood producers have been unable to do: secure new sources of film funding in financially difficult times.

3D for the Home Market is Real - and Here Now

August 20, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:After Conquering the Movies, 3-D Viewing Makes Its Way Toward Home TVs | online.wsj.com

Over 1.2 million "3D Ready" TV's were sold in the US alone in 2008, coming from Mitsubishi, Samsung, and others according to CEDIA (Consumer Electronics Dealers association)... what we have been waiting for is something that would play the content. I have seen it... it is here... it works well. I want one!

Redbox Suit Against Studios Access Restriction

August 19, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

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

At the beginning of August several studios began stating that Redbox which is owned by Coinstar will not be allowed to access DVDs for rental until 30 days after the initial release. Statements from 20th Century Fox and Universal Studios Home Entertainment site the lower rental costs through Redbox kiosks and the increased number of used DVDs in the market has an effect on sales and the studios quality image.

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