News from the Berlin Film Market:

[Frank Casanova]

- Internet & Cable VOD as revenue streams are NOT as advanced as
they are in the U.S
- Of all the European countries, Germany still has the strongest market
with acquisition prices not dipping much in the last few years (unlike
other European countries where acquisition prices have been in
decline...)
- The most 'commercial' genres internationally are still Action,
Thriller, Horror, Sci-Fi
& Family... So don't try to make a Romantic Comedy. (Somebody better tell Jim Meyers!)
- DVD prices worldwide continue to decline and broadcast revenue
continues to be
a more reliable source of income, especially in Europe.