This Week in Indies: July 14th, 2017

A weekly collection of articles, interviews, and filmmaker tips to keep you in the know.

VOD News

Google Play Movies Adds 4K HDR Streaming in US and Canada

Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Streaming Service Sets August Launch Date; Unveils Slate

Industry by the Numbers

Streaming TV Apps Grapple with Password Sharing

Study Finds Major Gender Gap in German Film, TV

2017 Trends/Predictions

Internet Companies Launch Offensive Against FCC’s Net Neutrality Rollback

Apple Opens Data Center in China to Comply With Cybersecurity Law

Awards & Festivals

Netflix Leads the Streaming Pack With 18 Emmy Nominations