Courts could eventually help Netflix, Google and others in cable wars
I’ve argued in this space that Netflix, Amazon Prime and other “over the top” online video providers can only be as successful as the conglomerates who own studios and networks allow them to be, since they decide what content to…
Cable could be headed for a wreck, but studios, networks can (and probably will) prevent it
Michael Wolff has a smart take on the future of the cable business in USA Today, arguing that the industry is foolishly trying to stave off a la carte in the face of its obvious inevitability. “TV Everywhere” is doomed…
Bernstein’s Juenger reaffirms Market Perform rating on CBS, lifts price target
Sanford C. Bernstein analyst Todd Juenger reiterated his market perform rating on CBS Corp. stock Friday, and lifted his price target to $46 from $43. Though the company reported fourth-quarter results late Thursday that fell short of most earnings and…
Tighter focus on TV, movies could pay off for Bewkes, Time Warner
A Time Warner Inc. even more dedicated to its core television production/distribution, movies and home video businesses could be a tougher competitor for its rivals, as Chairman and Chief Executive Jeff Bewkes will have more time to set his gaze…
CBS, Amazon in SVOD deal for Spielberg series
CBS said Monday that it has entered into a deal with Amazon that will give the retail giant’s Amazon Prime the exclusive right to offer streamed episodes of the new show from Stephen Spielberg‘s production company, “Under The Dome,” during…
Netflix ‘House of Cards’ gambit is ‘great,’ and other thoughts from Time Warner call
A few items from Wednesday morning’s conference call with analysts after Time Warner Inc. reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results: 1. Time Warner Chief Executive Jeff Bewkes said Netflix‘ release of all 13 first-season episodes of its original series “House of Cards”…
Update: Super Bowl XLVII was 3rd most-watched program in TV history
Now that the final Fast National numbers are in, CBS’ telecast of Super Bowl XLVII was seen by an average of 108.4 million viewers, making it the third-most-watched program in television history, after last year’s Super Bowl XLVI and Super…
Reporters, viewers begin journey with Netflix’s “House of Cards”
Netflix unleashed the entire first season of its newest original series, “House of Cards,” on Friday, all 13 episodes. The bold move could pay off if Netflix Chief Executive Reed Hastings has made the right calculations about cost savings. “Traditional…
Bewkes is right to emphasize digital by naming Tsujihara CEO of Warner Bros.
Time Warner Inc. has played, for several years, the most conspicuous role in trying to make sure that filmed entertainment isn’t destroyed as the music business was around the turn of the century. Chief Executive Jeff Bewkes underscored that leadership…