![]() Much like IFC, indie distributor Magnolia Pictures is continually adding to its own burgeoning streaming service, forging new partnerships with both physical theaters and other streaming outlets. ![]() The annual fee of $99.99 might sound hefty, but it’s a guaranteed winner for anyone looking to treat the cinephile in their life. It should be the first stop for anyone looking to break free from the chains of its heavy-hitting contenders on the corporate side. The Criterion Channel has long been the gold standard of the indie streamers, and has only kept up its stellar work during these many pandemic months, continually rolling out fresh content with peerless supplemental materials. Here are nine of our favorites, from general interest streamers to more specialized sites, all ready for purchase and gifting right now. Even better, they make inspired gifts for the hard-to-shop-for watcher in your life, no trip to the store or gift wrapping required. In short: Plenty! Over the past few months, we’ve navigated our way through the ever-changing waters of the streaming experience, and for all the zippy headlines about beloved auteurs slapping down fledgling services they loathe and the spectacular flameouts of multi-million-dollar enterprises with major star power, there are still many independent streaming services rife with excellent films and series to watch right now. ![]() Inflation Inspired 20 Percent of Consumers to Cancel a Streaming Service This Year, Survey SaysĢ023 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesĢ023 Emmys Predictions: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie Ranking the Winners in the Streaming Wars, by Revenue and Subscribers What else is there to possibly watch? And what else is there to buy? So many months into the pandemic, even the most ardent of film fans and television fanatics have likely long since burnt through their usual favorites and all the new “content” they had otherwise saved for a rainy day. The pleasures of 2020 have been limited, a theme that will likely carry over to a muted holiday season not nearly as resplendent with the usual festive bounty. Check out the latest Streaming Wars Report for updates to the bigger players in the industry. With streaming dominating the industry - and suddenly becoming the “new normal” in a changing world - IndieWire is taking a closer look at the news cycle, breaking down what really matters to provide a clear picture of what companies are winning the streaming wars, and how they’re pulling ahead.īy looking at trends and the latest developments, Streaming Wars Report: Indie Edition offers a snapshot of what’s happening overall and day-to-day in streaming for the indie set.
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